Carnival Cruise Line has announced famous actor, Jonathan Bennett, as Godfather of its next ship, Carnival Firenze.
Inspired by the Italian city of Florence, Carnival Firenze will be the second in the cruise line’s fleet to sail with the Carnival Fun Italian Style theme. The new ship will be homeported in Long Beach, California, which is also where her Christening Ceremony will be held on 24th April 2024.
Bennett will join Carnival Cruise Line President, Christine Duffy, at the highly anticipated naming celebration. Fans can stream the event live on Carnival’s Facebook page.
“Jonathan is a true brand ambassador for Carnival. He cruises with us, honeymooned with us and tells his friends and family to vacation with Carnival. He is friendly and welcoming to everyone and embodies the Carnival style of fun.
After he sailed on the first voyage of Carnival Firenze’s sister ship Carnival Venezia last May, he told me it would be his dream to be the godfather of one of our ships, so how could I turn down such a request for such a terrific friend to Carnival.
While he’s not Italian, he is proof positive that anyone can have Italian Style fun when you sail on our Italian-themed ships, and we are thrilled to have him help us welcome our newest addition to the Carnival fleet.”
Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line President
Following his first professional acting role on the soap opera “All My Children”, Bennett appeared in multiple TV series before his breakout role as Aaron Samuels in the hit movie “Mean Girls”. He is also the host for the New York Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration, which Carnival has sponsored for the last three years.
“This is an amazing honour and I’m so proud to know that I’ll always be a part of the Carnival Firenze family When I told Christine that I’d love to be a Carnival cruise ship Godfather, I never thought she’d take my request seriously.
I have so much respect for the Carnival team and how they’re dedicated to taking care of their guests, the ocean and each other. When I say Carnival is a great company and a great way to vacation, I mean it!
I’m so excited to not only be the ship’s Godfather, but to also get to cruise on Carnival Firenze as a guest now that Carnival fun Italian style is coming to the west coast.”
Jonathan Bennett, Godfather of Carnival Firenze
Built in 2020, Carnival Firenze accommodates over 5,000 guests and will sail year-round from Long beach, California. Voyages will vary from three to seven days, with Baja Mexico and Mexican Riviera cruises both available.
Carnival Firenze’s inaugural sailing will depart from Long Beach on 25th April 2024, following her Christening Ceremony on 24th.
