Robert Downey Jr. has been named Godparent of the Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship in the fleet.
Godparent of Disney Adventure
Here’s the announcement from Disney Parks:
Robert Downey Jr. will be the godparent for the Disney Adventure, the newest and largest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Disney shared the news ahead of the vessel’s maiden voyage next month out of its home port in Singapore.
“Our new ship continues Disney Cruise Line’s tradition of bringing great stories to life at sea, and we are honored that Robert Downey Jr., who has guided audiences through unforgettable Marvel stories, is the official godparent for the Disney Adventure,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Experiences and incoming Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company.
Downey’s portrayal of Tony Stark/Iron Man was the cornerstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the highest-grossing film franchise of all time. His unparalleled decade-plus cinematic journey as the iconic character culminated in Avengers: Endgame, which amassed more than $2.79 billion at the global box office. Downey was named an official Disney Legend in 2019 and will now star as Doctor Doom in Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday, in theaters December 18.
“It’s impossible to describe the majesty of the Adventure, and to be its godparent is an honor. As the largest ship in the Disney fleet, a gargantuan blessing must be bestowed … I’ll do my darndest,” Downey said.
The maritime tradition of appointing a godparent to bless a new ship is a centuries-old custom believed to bring good fortune before a maiden voyage.
Future CEO Josh D’Amaro shared a photo of himself and Robert Downey Jr., Bob Iger, Bruce Vaughn, Tracy Wilson and Joe Schott on the Adventure with the following caption:
Our new Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Adventure, continues our tradition of bringing great stories to life at sea. We’re honored that @robertdowneyjr who has guided audiences through unforgettable Marvel stories, is the official godparent for what is now the largest ship in our fleet. I’m looking forward to the christening ceremony next month. #disneycruiseadventure
Past Disney Cruise Line godparents include Susan Egan (Disney Destiny), Cast Members (Disney Treasure), Make-A-Wish children (Disney Wish), Mariah Carey (Disney Fantasy), Jennifer Hudson (Disney Dream), Tinker Bell (Disney Wonder), and Patricia Disney (Disney Magic).
Robert Downey Jr. Announced as Official Godparent of the Disney Adventure
Disney Adventure En Route to Singapore
The Disney Adventure arrived in Tokyo, Japan — the ship’s last stop before reaching its homeport of Singapore — on February 24. The Adventure’s maiden voyage out of Singapore begins on March 10, 2026, kicking off her schedule of three- and four-night all-at-sea itineraries. Summer 2027 bookings opened on Monday.
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