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World’s Largest Cruise Ship ‘Star of the Seas’ Begins Maiden Voyage From Port Canaveral

Royal Caribbean’s second Icon-class vessel is marketed as a family-focused mega-ship with record-scale attractions.

Overview

  • The 20-deck Star of the Seas departed Port Canaveral on Sunday for seven-night Caribbean sailings that include calls such as San Juan, St. Kitts, Cozumel and Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.
  • Royal Caribbean touts eight neighborhoods, seven pools and large-scale draws including an AquaDome with a 55-foot waterfall, a Back to the Future stage show and 40 bars and restaurants.
  • Published specifications commonly cite capacity around 5,000 to 5,610 guests, though one hosted review described the ship as sleeping 8,000, highlighting an unresolved discrepancy in reported figures.
  • Entry fares are reported to start near $951 per person, launching as cruise demand hits records with AAA projecting about 19 million Americans taking an ocean cruise in 2025.
  • Early reviewer impressions emphasize a family-first design with zones like Surfside, a revamped Adventure Ocean kids club and venues such as the Absolute Zero ice arena.