Inauguration of Star of the Seas by Royal Caribbean @RoyalCaribbean

Star of the Seas Star of the Seas is the second ship in Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class, following Icon of the Seas. Built by Meyer Turku in Finland, it officially entered service in August 2025, sharing the title of the world’s largest cruise ship—alongside its sister ship—with a gross tonnage of approximately 248,600 GT . • Size & Capacity: • Length: ~364 m (~1,195 ft) • Decks: 20 (18 passenger-accessible) • Passenger capacity: ~5,610 (double occupancy), up to ~7,600 maximum • Crew: ~2,350     • Environmental Features: • Powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), making it among the cleanest ships in the fleet   . • Equipped with shore power connections, waste heat recovery systems, onboard desalination, and waste-to-energy systems to support Royal Caribbean’s net-zero by 2035 goals  . ⸻ Onboard Neighborhoods & Unique Features Star of the Seas is structured into eight themed neighborhoods, offering something special for all types of cruisers: • Thrill Island: Home to the Category 6 waterpark, the largest at sea, featuring six record-breaking slides, plus adrenaline attractions like the Crown’s Edge skywalk and rock-climbing  . • Chill Island: A multi-decked oasis with four out of seven total pools, including ocean-view relaxation areas . • AquaDome: A glass-walled, panoramic venue offering dining, bars, and evening entertainment with high divers and aerialists performing above the sea . • Surfside: A family-centric zone with Splashaway Bay water play, casual dining, and areas designed for younger guests  . • Royal Promenade and Central Park: Featuring ocean views, an ice rink, surf simulators, shops, cafés, and restaurants—plus the kinetic “Pearl” sculpture as an artistic centerpiece   . • Lincoln Park Supper Club: A 1930s–Chicago–styled dining venue . • Suite Neighborhood: Luxurious multi-deck suites with exclusive amenities like a Coastal Kitchen, sun deck, and private lounge areas . • Additional attractions across the ship include an ice arena, laser tag, mini-golf, escape room, a surf simulator, and more family and teen hangouts like Social020     . ⸻ Launch & Maiden Voyage • Arrival & Naming: Star arrived at Port Canaveral in August 2025, ahead of its inauguration. The ship was christened by Diana Ross and launched with a series of showcase cruises before starting regular 7-night Caribbean itineraries that include Perfect Day at CocoCay  . • Maiden Voyage Highlights: Beginning from Port Canaveral, the inaugural cruise visited destinations such as San Juan, St. Kitts, Cozumel, and Royal Caribbean’s private island. Notable onboard features included a 55-foot waterfall, a “Back to the Future” Broadway show (complete with a DeLorean replica), 40+ bars and restaurants, rock-climbing walls, laser tag, mini-golf, and the largest waterpark at sea—all starting from around $951 per person  . • Chief Dog Officer: Meet “Sailor,” a golden retriever serving as the ship’s Chief Dog Officer, whose role is to spread joy among guests and crew. Sailor’s onboarding included training, exploration time, and lounging in a special cabin with ocean views . ⸻ What Guests Are Saying One travel writer described Star of the Seas as delivering the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation: “Launched in August 2025, the ship is the world’s largest, featuring 20 decks… themed neighborhoods like Hideaway (adults-only), Thrill Island, Chill Island… with features like family restrooms, mini mocktails, and a ‘Find My Kid’ tracking wristband.”  #StarOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #IconClass #CruiseLife #WorldsLargestCruise #CaribbeanCruise #PortCanaveral #CruiseVacation #FamilyCruise #LuxuryCruise #EcoCruise #SustainableTravel #ChillIsland #ThrillIsland #AquaDome #Surfside #CentralParkAtSea #RoyalPromenade #CruiseDining #CruiseEntertainment #CruiseShipLife #CruiseAdventure #CruiseFun #PerfectDayAtCocoCay #Category6Slides #CruiseWaterpark #CrownEdge #BackToTheFutureShow #CruiseBroadway #LincolnParkSupperClub #SuiteNeighborhood #CruiseLuxury #CruiseEscapeRoom #CruiseLaserTag #CruiseMiniGolf #HideawayAtSea #CruiseNightlife #CaribbeanVacation #CruiseTravel #StarCruise2025 #CruiseInnovation #ChiefDogOfficer #GoldenRetrieverAtSea #CruiseExperience #AdventureAtSea #RoyalCaribbeanCruise #MegaCruise #BucketListCruise #TravelGoals #VacationAtSea