Star of the Seas is a cruise ship being built for Royal Caribbean International and will be the second Icon-class cruise ship built, the first being Icon of the Seas.[5] She is expected to enter service on 31 August 2025, and will be homeported at Port Canaveral, Florida, United States.[6]
| History | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Royal Caribbean International |
| Operator |  Royal Caribbean International |
| Builder | Meyer Turku, Finland |
| Cost | €1.74 billion[1] |
| Yard number | NB 1401 |
| Laid down | 15 December 2023[2] |
| Launched | 25 September 2024[3] |
| Status | Under construction |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Icon-class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 250,800 GT[4] |
| Length | 365 metres (1,198 ft)[4] |
| Capacity | 5,610 passengers[4] |
History
editThe name was announced on 5 October 2023,[7] steel-cutting for the ship began on 15 February 2023,[8] the keel was laid on 15 December 2023,[2] and the ship was floated out on 25 September 2024.[3]
Design
editStar of the Seas is projected to have a gross tonnage of 250,800 and a capacity for 5,610 passengers.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Amendment No. 6 in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of "ICON 2" – Hull 1401". Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Keel Laid for New Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas". Cruise Industry News. 21 December 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ a b "New Mega Cruise Ships are Floated for Royal Caribbean and Princess". The Maritime Executive. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Second Cruise Ship in the Icon Class Meyer Turku". Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Star of the Seas: The Newest Icon of Vacations". royalcaribbean.com. Royal Caribbean International. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Mayntz, Melissa (27 February 2024). "Star of the Seas Delayed and Inaugural Sailing Cancelled". Cruise Hive. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Hochberg, Matt (5 October 2023). "Royal Caribbean announces new Icon Class ship will be called Star of the Seas". Royal Caribbean Blog. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "The Next Iconic Adventure Begins with Royal Caribbean's Second Icon Class Ship". Royal Caribbean Press Center. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.