StanandJim Posted February 28, 2010 #26 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Is it too early to suggest Marion Cotillard for the Riviera? Classy, French & Beautiful...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merryecho Posted February 28, 2010 #27 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Perhaps it is time for O to continue their groundbreaking philosophy and go for diversity in godmothers. Rhu Paul would be glamorous.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndenfa Posted February 28, 2010 #28 Share Posted February 28, 2010 If we are looking for a celebrity with the "O vibe" I go back to Betty White- doesn't take herself too seriously, has a good sense of humor, and ready for anything. merryecho: I appreciate your referring to the "O vibe" and suggesting Betty White as an example. She is indeed a woman who seems as genuine, comfortable and fun to be with as anyone mentioned. Perhaps I have answered my own question, with the adddition of men, ofcourse!! ? ("what is the O vibe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowaves1 Posted February 28, 2010 #29 Share Posted February 28, 2010 How about Susan Boyle. Everybody loves her, unique, exceeded expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benita Posted March 1, 2010 #30 Share Posted March 1, 2010 When we embarked the Nautica for our Black Sea cruise a couple of years ago, we saw the portrait of Fana Holtz, the godmother of the ship. As we were wandering around the ship, we saw her. She was in the cabin next door to us on deck 6 (before you ask, the owners suite). She and her husband, Abel, were a delightful couple - very friendly. Of course, my curiosity got the best of me, so I googled the name and found that she is a Cuban immigrant and quite a philanthropist - her crowning achievement was Miami Children's Hospital - also known as Abel Holtz Hospital for Children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby Posted March 1, 2010 #31 Share Posted March 1, 2010 It's the 21st Century. Why not appoint a man for this useless 'honor'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merryecho Posted March 1, 2010 #32 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Digby- It seems appropriate to have a 'godfather' for a ship as soon as that ship has a woman captain- but hopefully that can't be too far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor@cruisecritic Posted March 1, 2010 Author #33 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I attended one christening -- NCL's Pride of Aloha, I think -- where they really wanted to give the honor to Hawaii Senator Inouye but couldn't cause he's a man. So they had some assortment of women actually push the button, but I believe he gave the speech. That's the closest I've seen to crossing that women-only-as-godmothers line. Carolyn Digby- It seems appropriate to have a 'godfather' for a ship as soon as that ship has a woman captain- but hopefully that can't be too far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby Posted March 1, 2010 #34 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Digby- It seems appropriate to have a 'godfather' for a ship as soon as that ship has a woman captain- but hopefully that can't be too far away. I believe there already are female captains although not on "O" ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JoePDX Posted March 1, 2010 #35 Share Posted March 1, 2010 My vote is for Sarah Jessica Parker. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted March 1, 2010 #36 Share Posted March 1, 2010 My vote is for Sarah Jessica Parker Don't think that Ms.Parker would accept the gig. As an avid smoker, I don't think that she would care for the O smoking policy :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CintiPam Posted March 2, 2010 #37 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I vote for Jim!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JoePDX Posted March 2, 2010 #38 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Don't think that Ms.Parker would accept the gig.As an avid smoker, I don't think that she would care for the O smoking policy :rolleyes: Didn't know that about Ms. P. It'd be awful to make the Godmother walk the plank.... :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeedogmedia Posted March 2, 2010 #39 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I'll cast a vote for Jan Fishbein as well. She's one very classy lady and a joy to be around. If anyone deserves this honor, she does. I can't think of a single person who has promoted Oceania as much as she has. Not only does she guide her clients to the Oceania experience but she honors us with her answers on this board. Thanks Jan from one very satisfied customer of yours and of Oceania. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted March 8, 2010 #40 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I voted Kate Winslet because of a specific Oscar awarded movie that i don´t dare say the name of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merryecho Posted March 8, 2010 #41 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Joe- it must be a guy thing. It baffles me how anyone can consider SJP at all attractive- I find her downright homely. But obviously a few million people disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcand1923 Posted March 8, 2010 #42 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Susan Boyle. She's kind of a "dream come true" for many folks and the fact that the Marina is a "dream come true" for Oceania and its fans makes her a perfect fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merryecho Posted March 9, 2010 #43 Share Posted March 9, 2010 New vote- Sandra Bullock- she seems nice and maybe she would bring her hunky husband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted March 9, 2010 #44 Share Posted March 9, 2010 New vote- Sandra Bullock- she seems nice and maybe she would bring her hunky husband. Oh, that would be cool -- Jesse James could be the expert lecturer! I never missed "Monster Cars"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickey 88 Posted March 9, 2010 #45 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Or as an alternative suggestion, I vote for Meryl Streep - - Not only a truly elegant lady and wonderful actress, she would be ideal if Jacques Pèpin were on board. What a treat to have her play her Julia Child as he goes through one of his wonderful cooking demonstrations. Oh well, one can dream - can't one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merryecho Posted March 9, 2010 #46 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Hondoner- I can see him now in the engine room with a cutting torch, adding afterburners to Marina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShopperfiendTO Posted March 10, 2010 #47 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Having sailed on all three ships we have never recognized any of the godmothers. I presumed they were wives of executives but there was no explanation with their pictures.As to the suggestion of Sophia Loren. she is already the godmother of the MSC ships. Jan is well known in the business and among those who sail Oceania regularly. On our last cruise on Insignia, we were hanging around deck 4, in the area near the portrait of a woman, and I asked a crew member at the nearby desk who she was. The crew member said that she was the godmother of the ship, and said her name but I don't remember it. I do recall that the crew member said that the lady was the wife of one of the founders of the cruise line or something like that. Does a godmother of a ship have to be alive? I think Julia Child really would fit the bill. Concentration on excellent cuisine, friendly and classy yet unpretentious. If being alive is a must, I would nominate Judi Dench!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyQuinn Posted March 10, 2010 #48 Share Posted March 10, 2010 New vote- Sandra Bullock- she seems nice and maybe she would bring her hunky husband.An inspired choice! Classy, genuine, unpretentious, understated .... very Oceania. And for the culinary connection, she has a sister who's a Master Baker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted March 10, 2010 #49 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Hondoner- I can see him now in the engine room with a cutting torch, adding afterburners to Marina. I think I'm falling for you ;) -- I had to explain to Betsy who Jesse James is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgiblin Posted March 10, 2010 #50 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Or as an alternative suggestion, I vote for Meryl Streep - - Not only a truly elegant lady and wonderful actress, she would be ideal if Jacques Pèpin were on board. What a treat to have her play her Julia Child as he goes through one of his wonderful cooking demonstrations. Oh well, one can dream - can't one? Meryl and Jacques, that would be a dynamic duo and THE cruise to book! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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