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Star Princess Enters Service After Tequila‑Tinged Christening by Matthew and Camila McConaughey

The second Sphere Class ship marks Princess Cruises’ first new series in over a decade.

Overview

  • The Nov. 6 naming at Port Everglades featured a supersized Pantalones tequila bottle smashed by godparents Matthew and Camila McConaughey.
  • The ship began Caribbean sailings from Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 7.
  • Built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone as the second Sphere Class vessel, it debuts suites with private‑venue access, cabana cabins with private deck areas, and a glass‑dome pool that turns into a nightspot.
  • With Star Princess joining sister ship Sun Princess, Princess reports a 17‑ship fleet with roughly 54,000 berths, ranking the line fifth by capacity.
  • Princess lists Alaska deployment in 2026, though reports differ on the repositioning route and timing, and published specs vary between outlets on tonnage and passenger capacity.