{"id":8726,"date":"2025-08-21T12:10:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/?p=8726"},"modified":"2026-08-11T10:23:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T10:23:10","slug":"star-of-the-seas-royal-caribbeans-newest-cruise-ship-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/star-of-the-seas-royal-caribbeans-newest-cruise-ship-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Star of the Seas \u2013 Royal Caribbean\u2019s Newest Cruise Ship Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Star of the Seas at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The essential specs for Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon-Class ship. Star of the Seas launched in August 2025 and, alongside sister ship Icon of the Seas, currently holds the title of world’s largest cruise ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spec<\/th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Cruise line<\/td>Royal Caribbean International<\/td><\/tr>
Class<\/td>Icon Class<\/td><\/tr>
Sister ships<\/td>Icon of the Seas, Legend of the Seas, Hero of the Seas<\/td><\/tr>
Launched<\/td>August 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Godmother<\/td>Kellie Gerardi (astronaut)<\/td><\/tr>
Length<\/td>365 metres (1,196 feet)<\/td><\/tr>
Gross tonnage<\/td>248,663 GT<\/td><\/tr>
Guest capacity<\/td>5,610 (double occupancy) \/ 7,600 (max)<\/td><\/tr>
Crew<\/td>2,350<\/td><\/tr>
Decks<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
Neighbourhoods<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
Restaurants & bars<\/td>40+<\/td><\/tr>
Home port<\/td>Port Canaveral, Florida<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

My Experience on Royal Caribbean\u2019s Star of the Seas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last week I was lucky enough to join Royal Caribbean for the launch of their brand-new ship, Star of the Seas<\/a><\/strong>, the latest and largest addition to the cruise line\u2019s fleet. This three-day inaugural sailing set off from Port Canaveral and included a stop at Royal Caribbean\u2019s incredible private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay<\/a><\/strong>. More than 5,000 travel professionals and guests came together to celebrate the arrival of what is officially the world\u2019s largest cruise ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With so much to see and do onboard, three days was never going to be enough, but I made it my mission to experience as much as possible. Here are some of the highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entertainment on Star of the Seas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The entertainment blew me away. The Back to the Future musical<\/strong> was a real crowd-pleaser, bringing the iconic film to life with a brilliant cast and yes, even a DeLorean on stage. The Torque aqua show<\/strong> was another standout, combining high dives, synchronised swimming, dance, stunts, and even slacklining performed over the water. The scale and energy of these productions really set Royal Caribbean apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guests at a show at the AquaDome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Back to the Future the Musical onboard Star of the Seas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Guests enjoying entertainment onboard Star of the Seas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dining Onboard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Food is always a huge part of any cruise holiday and with over 20 restaurants onboard Star of the Seas<\/strong>, there is something to suit every taste. My favourites included the lively Sports Bar<\/strong>, the fun and family-friendly Surfside Eatery<\/strong>, and Izumi Sushi<\/strong>, which was every bit as delicious as expected. Whether you want casual dining or a special occasion meal, the variety onboard is second to none.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfect Day at CocoCay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the highlights of the sailing was the stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay<\/strong>. This private island offers the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. Guests can spend the day unwinding on the beautiful beaches or dive straight into thrills at Thrill Waterpark<\/strong>, home to the tallest waterslide in North America. It is an experience that adds even more excitement to a Royal Caribbean holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Food onboard Star of the Seas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Aerial view of Perfect Day at CocoCay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Family enjoying a meal onboard Star of the Seas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fun Facts About Star of the Seas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n