Azamara announced the godmother of their latest cruise ship  Azamara Onward ahead of its inaugural cruise set in May this year. The acclaimed travel speaker, entrepreneur, and the brainchild of Wanderful, Beth Santos, will have the honor to baptize the newest ship joining the fleet, the Azamara Onward.

Santos will christen Azamara Onward in Monte Carlo, Monaco on the evening of May 2, before the ship saet sail on the ship's maiden voyage. Guests will be a part of this historic sailing followed by an 11-night voyage stopping in iconic Italian cities such as Florence, Rome, Amalfi, and concluding with an overnight stay in the romantic floating city of Venice.

Beth Santos is recognized by Business Insider as a changemaker transforming the hospitality industry, she is a seasoned traveler who helps an inclusive community of over 45,000 women travel the world – aligning with Azamara's mission to bring guests to hidden gem destinations, inviting them to dive deeper with country intensive itineraries, immersive land programs, and overnight stays.

"As a leader in the travel industry with a commitment to inclusion and passion for discovering destinations around the world, Beth is an ideal Godmother for our newest ship," said Carol Cabezas, President of Azamara. "We are inspired by Beth's ambition to shape the future of travel, and our decision to name her as our Godmother reaffirms Azamara's commitment to innovative and immersive cruising experiences. We look forward to the many ways in which Beth can deepen our connection with women and destinations around the globe as we continue to grow as an independent cruise line."

Having first cruised at the age of two with her family, Santos appreciates that cruising has a unique ability to bring people together. As a Portuguese American, Santos is especially excited about Azamara's 16-Night Portuguese Pursuit Voyage, which begins in Lisbon and ends in one of Santos' favorite cities in the world, Rio De Janeiro, allowing travelers to explore many destinations that have been influenced by the Portuguese people and culture.

"I am honored to be chosen as the Godmother of Azamara Onward," said Beth Santos. "I believe travel is about challenging your preconceptions, trying new things, and taking the time to immerse yourself in a destination. I love that Azamara is encouraging travelers to do this through thoughtfully curated itineraries, intimate-size ships, and overnight stays, creating moments for us to look deeper into the world around us."