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Star of the Seas Enters Final Preparations in Cadiz Ahead of August Launch

Diana Ross will christen the 248,633-gross-ton vessel before it departs Port Canaveral on a seven-night Caribbean voyage from August 31

A rendering of the Star of the Seas, which begins its maiden voyage in August this year.
Liberty of the Seas at CocoCay in the Bahamas
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Overview

  • It matches the Icon of the Seas’ 248,633 gross tonnage as the joint-largest cruise ship, accommodating up to 7,600 guests and nearly 2,350 crew across 20 decks.
  • The $2 billion vessel was built at Meyer Turku in Finland from February 2023 and completed sea trials in May 2025.
  • Its amenities include a 327-ton glass-and-steel AquaDome, six record-breaking water slides, an ice rink, rock-climbing wall and themed neighborhood experiences.
  • Star of the Seas employs liquefied natural gas fuel alongside waste heat recovery and shore power connections to limit emissions in transit and at port.
  • The ship’s debut extends Royal Caribbean’s Icon-class lineup following the January 2024 launch of Icon of the Seas and precedes the planned 2026 arrival of Legend of the Seas.