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TV icon Mary Hart to christen Oceania Cruises’ new Marina

Entertainment Tonight host Mary Hart is to be the godmother of Oceania Cruises’ new cruise ship Marina.

Hart will name the ship in Miami at a lavish, invitation-only christening ceremony February 5, which will culminate with a 15-litre Nebuchadnezzar of champagne, custom-made by Armand de Brignac, commemoratively crashing against the hull.

A beloved television personality, this year marks Hart’s final season as host of Entertainment Tonight, the number one syndicated entertainment newsmagazine show in the world, which enters its 30th season this year.

Hart joined the popular show as a correspondent in June 1982, and within weeks was named co-anchor.

She is the recipient of the Samaritan Award from the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation for her work on behalf of several children’s charities.

In 2001, she was honoured with the first-ever Children’s Miracle Achievement Award for her “long-standing commitment to children and contributing in many ways to bettering the lives of children everywhere”.

“It’s very exciting, and a bit humbling,” said Hart. “I’m truly honoured to serve as the Godmother for Marina – she will be a very special ship.”

After christening festivities in Miami, Marina sets sail February 8 on the first of two 18-day Panama Canal transits that visit San Francisco or San Diego, both new ports for Oceania Cruises.

Marina, pictured, then operates a 12-day Caribbean cruise, round-trip from Miami, departing March 16, before sailing along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard and on to Europe to begin her inaugural Mediterranean season.

At 66,000 tons and carrying 1,250 guests, Marina features an array of stylish bars and lounges and 10 dining venues – six of which are open-seating, gourmet restaurants – including Jacques, the first restaurant at sea for Chef Jacques Pépin. Other highlights include a full-service Canyon Ranch SpaClub, Bon Appétit Culinary Center, Owner’s Suites furnished exclusively in Ralph Lauren Home, and a grand stairway custom-crafted by renowned French glass master, Lalique.