Our travel writing colleague, Jeannine Williamson has been bestowed with the honour of being a cruise ships godmother.
In a festive ceremony, she christened a brand-new ship Viva Enjoy, at her home port of Düsseldorf Germany.
The ship is the third new build ship to join the VIVA Cruises fleet in recent months. She is set to offer exciting itineraries on the Rhine, Danube and beyond.
British Guild of Travel Writers
Jeannine, a fellow member of the British Guild of Travel Writers is an award-winning UK-based travel writer specialising in Cruising.
She is a veteran of over 60 river cruises throughout Europe, America and Asia. She contributes to a variety of consumer and trade magazines, newspapers and websites in the UK, America and Australia.
Little wonder then, that she has earned a nickname as “river cruise queen”, having travelled on so many major waterways.
Jeannine’s prestigious role as the godmother of Viva Enjoy highlights VIVA Cruises’ dedication to its English-speaking travellers. By choosing such a respected figure in the cruise industry, VIVA Cruises recognises the importance of its British guests. This clearly underscores its commitment to providing exceptional experiences to UK customers.
Godmother
Talking about her role as godmother, Jeannine said. “I have been fortunate to win several awards for my writing. But being asked to be godmother of Viva Enjoy is the absolute highlight of my career. I have attended many ship christenings over the years, but never imagined I would be asked to take on such a prestigious role.
I feel humbled, privileged and hugely excited to be the godmother of such a stunning ship. River cruising has provided me with an amazing career. And so many enjoyable moments on both a personal and professional basis. So, it seems even more fitting that I am godmother of a beautiful vessel called Viva Enjoy. It’s a name which embodies the spirit of river cruising.”
Sister ship to Viva Two, the new ship will offer an elevated experience for guests, including an extra multi-purpose treatment room, as well as three restaurants Riverside, Moments and VIVA’s Bistro. The ship also has the gold standard of the international Green Award, highlighting our commitment to proactivity and protecting the environment.