The COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulties in operations associated with this led to delays in the construction process. “This meant that the anticipation for this magnificent event boat lasted much longer,” said Chairman of the KD Board Dr Achim Schloemer at the christening ceremony, which was attended by nearly 350 invited guests from the worlds of politics, business, tourism and the Düsseldorf community. The guests and many onlookers on the banks of the Rhine eagerly awaited the highlight of the day, the ship’s christening. This was preceded by the ecumenical blessing of the ship, the crew and the future guests on board by city dean Frank Heidkamp from Düsseldorf Catholic Community Association and by Superintendent Heinrich Fucks from the Protestant Church District of Düsseldorf.