The Godmother for the Scenic Eclipse was just announced as the Academy Award winner Dame Helen Mirren who won the award for Best Actress in 2007 for her performance in “The Queen.”
“Scenic Eclipse is a unique ship that requires an equally unique person to act in this role,” said Glen Moroney, founder and chairman of Scenic in a press release statement. “We are delighted to welcome Helen Mirren as Scenic Eclipse Godmother—her style, beauty and spirit of adventure are true to those embodied in the design and ethos of Scenic Eclipse. Combined with the international acclaim as one of the world’s finest actresses, Helen Mirren makes the perfect Godmother to preside over the ship”
The ship’s maiden voyage is scheduled for Aug. 15, 2019 departing Reykjavik Iceland for a 13-day sailing ending in Quebec on Aug. 27.