Sail with Rock Stars
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I was invited to attend this sailing because I am a member of um AST, which is the American Society of Travel Advisors
It's the biggest ship ever to sail on the oceans. And the godfather for that one was Lionel Messi, the soccer star.
It is the type of thing that there is something for everyone.
I always treat everybody's trip as if it were my own. I put a lot of heart into it.
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be among the very first passengers to step aboard a brand-new cruise ship? From champagne bottle smashings to red-carpet moments with celebrity godparents, inaugural cruises are unlike anything else at sea. In this episode of Luxury Cruising, host Dr. Krystal Sodaitis sits down with Kim Urig, travel writer and travel advisor, to share behind-the-scenes stories from some of the world’s most talked-about ship launches—including Icon of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas, and the christening of Emerald Waterways' twin river ships. From once-in-a-lifetime perks to exclusive access (yes, you can tour those jaw-dropping suites), this episode gives you a front-row seat to what really happens on an inaugural sailing. 🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🍾 Why ships are christened with champagne (and the ancient myths behind the tradition) 🎤 Star-studded godparents—from Lionel Messi to Meghan Trainor 🛳️ The energy and excitement of being first onboard a brand-new ship 🍽️ Sampling every specialty restaurant and seeing every suite 🎉 The VIP experiences you won’t find on a regular sailing About the Guest: Kim Urig is a travel writer, verified travel advisor, and founder of Love Our World Travel, specializing in unforgettable cruise experiences for her clients. 📧 Email: kim@loveourworldtravel.com 🌐 Website: loveourworldtravel.com More from Luxury Cruising: 🌐 Website: https://luxurycruising.net 📧 Email: luxurycruisingpodcast@gmail.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/krystalsodaitis 📝 Take our quiz to discover your ideal luxury cruise: https://luxurycruising.net/quiz-290556 Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: The magic of inaugural cruises 03:30 – The history of ship christenings 06:00 – Behind-the-scenes on Emerald’s twin ship launch 09:30 – Icon of the Seas inaugural: a floating city’s big debut 15:00 – Utopia of the Seas: The “Best Weekend Ever” at sea 19:00 – Sampling food, seeing suites, and VIP experiences 24:00 – Kim’s definition of luxury travel 26:30 – Upcoming trips and unique golf & safari cruises