All About Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas: Size, Features, and What to Expect from Florida’s Newest Ship

Royal Caribbean’s new mega ship, Star of the Seas, made its debut in Brevard County on August 9, 2025. This state-of-the-art vessel is the second in Royal Caribbean’s Icon class, matching its sister ship, Icon of the Seas, to become the largest cruise ship in the world.

Operating from Port Canaveral, Star of the Seas will offer multi-day voyages to destinations in the Caribbean, including stops at Royal Caribbean’s private island, CocoCay. With a capacity of over 7,500 guests and featuring 20 decks and 2,805 staterooms, this ship promises to be a significant addition to Florida’s cruising options.

Key Features of Star of the Seas

• Size and Capacity: Both Star of the Seas and Icon of the Seas each measure 1,196 feet in length, weigh 248,663 gross tons, and can accommodate 7,514 guests with 2,350 crew members on board.
• Entertainment and Activities:
  • The ship includes the Category 6 waterpark, featuring the largest water slides at sea.
  • Crown’s Edge, a thrilling skywalk experience, and various sporting activities like a surf simulator and mini-golf.
  • Seven pools, diverse dining options including over 40 restaurants, and vibrant nightlife venues.
  • Unique entertainment offerings such as an ice-skating show and a spectacular water diving performance in the Aquadome.

Itineraries

Following its initial short cruises, Star of the Seas will kick off weekly sailings from Port Canaveral to the eastern and western Caribbean, with stops at popular locations including:

• CocoCay, Bahamas
• Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico
• Roatan, Honduras
• Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
• San Juan, Puerto Rico, among others.

Pricing

Cruises on the Star of the Seas are priced as follows:

• 3-night cruise: starting at $1,078 per person
• 4-night cruise: starting at $1,111 per person
• 7-night eastern Caribbean cruise: starting at $1,153 per person
• 7-night western Caribbean cruise: starting at $1,219 per person

Special Events

Royal Caribbean has announced that music legend Diana Ross will serve as the godmother of Star of the Seas, participating in a naming ceremony on August 20 while the ship is docked at Port Canaveral.

To celebrate the ship’s arrival, a "Sailabration" event is scheduled at Jetty Park on August 16, featuring live entertainment, food options, and giveaways for attendees.

For more details about Star of the Seas, you can visit the Royal Caribbean website.

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