Academy Award-winning actor Robert Downey Jr will be the 'godparent' for the Disney Adventure, the newest and largest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, Disney announced on Tuesday. The announcement was made ahead of the vessel's maiden voyage next month out of its home port in Singapore.

"It's impossible to describe the majesty of the Adventure, and to be its godparent is an honour. As the largest ship in the Disney fleet, a gargantuan blessing must be bestowed... I'll do my darndest," the 60-year-old actor, whose portrayal of Tony Stark/Iron Man was the cornerstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe - the highest-grossing film franchise of all time - said in a statement.