Sailor, the new chief dog officer of Royal Caribbean International, has boarded the Star of the Seas in Puerto Rico this week.
Michael Bayley, CEO of Royal Caribbean, confirmed Sailor’s arrival at the port of Ponce and noted the warm welcome from the crew.
The chief dog officer programme, in collaboration with the American Humane Society, is designed to provide care and training for all dogs on board. The Star of the Seas is scheduled to welcome its first paying guests on August 15, 2025, after completion of short preview cruises.
The ship will operate weekly cruises to the Caribbean, including stops at Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Michael Bayley shared, “Happy days! Joined the Star of the Seas today in Ponce (Puerto Rico) with Sailor, who was greeted by fellow crew as the official chief dog officer. The chief dog officer was an idea that we created when we were developing and concepting the Ultimate Family Townhouse.”
Jay Rosser shared, “When guests go on vacation, one of the key things that they miss are their pets back home, and when our crew are onboard for their contracts, they also miss their pets. We really wanted to make sure we brought a fluffy addition to our crew family.”
