NFL player Shakuem Griffin christened the new vessel Margaritaville at Sea, as the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. A party followed the ceremony on the deck by the pool.

The cruise ship arrived at the Port of Palm Beach for the first time on Tuesday, after undergoing major renovations on Grand Bahama Island, following the rebrand of Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line that was announced last year.

Griffin officially named the ship at a ceremony held in Port of Palm Beach, Florida on 12 May. Griffin is the winner of the NFL Game Changer Award. 

“We’re proud to have Shaquem join the Margaritaville at Sea family as godfather of Margaritaville at Sea Paradise,” said Oneil Khosa, chief operating officer of Margaritaville at Sea. “As a passionate philanthropist, Shaquem’s efforts within our local community align with our own commitment to giving back, and he is a true inspiration on every front. We are honored to have him serve in this very special role as our first-ever godfather.”