Below Deck’s Sandy Yawn and her sister revealed as Celebrity Ascent’s co-godmothers

Below Deck’s Sandy Yawn and her sister revealed as Celebrity Ascent’s co-godmothers

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled the Godmothers for Celebrity Ascent, launching this November.

Today, Celebrity Cruises announced that Captain Sandy Yawn, best known for her appearance on the tv series Below Deck, alongside her sister Michelle Dunham, founder of the Jacksonville School for Autism (JSA), have been selected as co-Godmothers of the upcoming ship.

The sisters will now join the industry’s first brother Captains, Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis, who were announced earlier this year as the chosen duo to jointly take helm of the new vessel.

Captain Sandy and Michelle will now join a group of women who hold the role of Godmother for a Celebrity Cruises ship. Godmothers of the previous Edge Series ships include Simone Biles, 19-time World Champion and seven-time Olympic Medallist who christened the most recent ship, Celebrity Beyond, in 2022; Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of international non-profit Girls Who Code who named Celebrity Apex in 2021; and Malala Yousafzai, Nobel laureate and activist, who introduced the revolutionary ship class when Edge launched in 2018.

Captain Sandy Yawn and her sister Michelle Dunham

“We are honoured to have Captain Sandy and her sister Michelle join the legacy of Celebrity’s Godmothers, as they are both inspirational women who have dedicated their lives to making a positive impact in the world,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, Celebrity Cruises’ president.

“Captain Sandy’s life story is one of resilience, leadership and strength, as a pioneer in the maritime industry and as an inspirational role model for young women. Her sister Michelle is a tireless advocate for children with autism and shows us what is possible when you follow your vision for a better world. Both women live by Celebrity’s values, and we have no doubt they are the perfect choices for Ascent.”

During Ascent’s official naming ceremony on December 1, 2023, both sisters will bless and christen the ship, bringing good luck and protection for the crew and all passengers onboard.

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