Members Only: What is a Cruise Ship Christening?

Have you ever wondered why, in an age of science and technology cruise lines still do superstitious ship christening ceremonies? Delve into the captivating world of ship christenings, from ancient maritime traditions to modern media stunts, join us as we explore the history, symbolism, and celebrity moments behind breaking bottles and blessing new vessels. 🍾 Don’t miss this exciting journey into nautical culture! — 🚢 My Cunard History Website: https://www.chriscunard.com/ 📚 Buy my books: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/books 👕 Buy cruise merch: https://chrisframeofficial.Teemill.com/ 🛳️ Learn more about cruising at my Blog: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/ — References: Thanks to these cruise lines: P&O Cruises Australia P&O Cruises UK Henderson & Cremer Collection NCL Cunard Line QE2 image and Thumbnail - Licensed via Alamy.com Britannia Images & Thumbnail Support: Andrew Sassoli Walker - https://www.solentphotographer.com/ Public Domain Imagery: Lusitania Image - Public Domain - License: https://tinyurl.com/yzjh2hft Titanic Imagery - Public Domain License. Olympic Launch - Public Domain - License: https://tinyurl.com/2s3m2cdx HM Queen Victoria - Public Domain - License: https://tinyurl.com/bdhfxh36 Pexels: Video by Taryn Elliott from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/video/a-person-holding-a-champagne-bottle-8967895/ Fireworks Video by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/video/fireworks-display-1741279/ Video by Jean Pablo Silva from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/video/aerial-view-of-a-cruise-ship-at-the-port-in-puerto-rico-15366340/ Video by Pixabay from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/video/aerial-shot-of-cruise-ship-854976/ Champagne Bottle Photo by Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/-udSEMrXW6s Rope by Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/FV3qwWTLrgs Referenced : Royal Viking Sun: Jean Pierre Bazard CC BY SA 3.0 - License: https://tinyurl.com/JeanPierreBazardCCBYSA30 Tags: #cruisenews #cruiseship #marellavoyager #iconoftheseas #queenanne #newship #royalcaribbean #pacificadventure #carnivalcruise #shipchristening #titanic #oceanliner #norwegianprima #Cunard #oceanliner #queenanneship #qm2 #cunardline