- Icon-Class Engineering: Built at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, Star of the Seas weighs 250,800 gross tons and accommodates 5,610 guests.
- Memorable Godmother Naming: The vessel was christened by commercial astronaut Kellie Gerardi inside the signature AquaDome before embarking on its maiden voyage.
- Weeklong Caribbean Deployments: The inaugural season featured seven-night itineraries departing Port Canaveral to destinations including Mexico, Honduras, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten.
- Long-Term Homeport Commitment: Royal Caribbean has scheduled the ship to sail alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean routes from Port Canaveral through April 2028, with every voyage calling at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Royal Caribbean International has reached an exciting milestone as Star of the Seas officially completes over 365 days of service. Delivered from the renowned Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, this remarkable 250,800-ton vessel represents the second magnificent entry in the revolutionary Icon-class fleet. Capable of hosting 5,610 guests at double occupancy, the ship made its grand arrival at its homeport in Port Canaveral following an initial transatlantic crossing and technical stop in Puerto Rico.
The ship commenced its journey with an unforgettable christening ceremony inside the futuristic AquaDome, where astronaut Kellie Gerardi stepped into history as the vessel’s godmother. Following high-energy preview sailings, Star of the Seas embarked on its official inaugural cruise on August 31, sailing directly toward premier tropical destinations across the Caribbean.
Throughout its maiden year, Star of the Seas established itself as a premier vacation choice for travelers seeking ultimate Caribbean getaways. Sailing seven-night roundtrip itineraries from Florida, the ship has carried guests to sought-after ports including Cozumel, Roatán, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, St. Kitts, and Costa Maya. A standout feature of every sailing remains the signature call at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island destination in the Bahamas, offering world-class beach experiences and thrill-packed water parks.
Looking ahead, travelers can plan their future vacations with confidence, as Royal Caribbean’s published deployment confirms Star of the Seas will continue its popular alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean weeklong sailings from Port Canaveral through at least April 2028. Future itineraries are set to incorporate additional favorites such as Falmouth, Jamaica, and Labadee, Haiti, ensuring dynamic vacation experiences for years to come.