Actress, singer and presenter will christen Seabourn’s fifth luxury ship in Malta this May
By
Elizabeth Robinson |
Award-winning actress, singer and presenter Elaine Paige OBE will serve as the godmother of Seabourn’s newest ship, Seabourn Ovation.
Paige, who has starred in multiple West End musicals, will officially christen the ship during a ceremony on 11 May in the harbour of Valletta, Malta.
“Elaine’s talents are boundless, and like Seabourn, the world is her stage and she is constantly seeking out new adventures,” said Richard Meadows, president of Seabourn. “She has created so many memories for her audiences, just as we do for our guests, on every voyage they take. We are thrilled to have such an accomplished performer launch Seabourn Ovation on her maiden voyage.”
Seabourn Ovation is the fifth ultra-luxury ship in the Seabourn fleet. Built by Italian shipyard Fincantieri, Seabourn Ovation will have interiors by design icon Adam D. Tihany, a restaurant curated by Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller, specially commissioned entertainment by Sir Tim Rice and much more. A sister ship to Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation will sail European voyages between May and November 2018, calling at ports throughout Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.
“I am so honoured to have been asked to be godmother to Seabourn Ovation,” said Paige. “Seabourn’s legendary service has the same DNA as a hit West End show: a dedicated cast of professionals who all come together to deliver a superb performance, whatever their role. I can’t wait to board the beautiful Seabourn Ovation and send her off into the world!”