Christie Brinkley named Seven Seas Splendor godmother

Former supermodel Christie Brinkley will be the Seven Seas Splendor godmother when the ship is christened in Miami on Feb. 21.

"Christie Brinkley is a universally beloved icon who is synonymous worldwide for her beauty, style and commitment to health and happiness," said Jason Montague, president and CEO of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. 

"It's fitting that the godmother of Seven Seas Splendor reflects timeless elegance, vitality and sophistication, as Regent has perfected all the details of luxury onboard Seven Seas Splendor."

Brinkley gained fame with her three consecutive appearances on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, starting in 1979. She is also known for her appearance in "National Lampoon's Vacation" as the girl in the red Ferrari and as a longtime model and spokeswoman for CoverGirl cosmetics.

The Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship is a 750-passenger sibling of the Seven Seas Explorer.