{"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":"2026-05-26T09:03:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:03:56","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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>My Experience on Royal Caribbean\u2019s Star of the Seas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last week I was lucky enough to join Royal Caribbean for the launch of their brand-new ship, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-lines\/royal-caribbean\/star-of-the-seas\">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, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-lines\/royal-caribbean\/perfect-day-cococay\">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<p>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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Entertainment on Star of the Seas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The entertainment blew me away. The <strong>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 <strong>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<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Guests enjoying entertainment on Star of the Seas\" class=\"wp-image-8730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-1140x1140.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Guests at a show at the AquaDome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Back to the Future Muscial onboard Star of the Seas\" class=\"wp-image-8732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-1140x1140.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Back to the Future the Musical onboard Star of the Seas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Guests enjoying entertainment on Star of the Seas\" class=\"wp-image-8731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-1140x1140.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Guests enjoying entertainment onboard Star of the Seas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dining Onboard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Food is always a huge part of any cruise holiday and with over <strong>20 restaurants onboard Star of the Seas<\/strong>, there is something to suit every taste. My favourites included the lively <strong>Sports Bar<\/strong>, the fun and family-friendly <strong>Surfside Eatery<\/strong>, and <strong>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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Perfect Day at CocoCay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the highlights of the sailing was the stop at <strong>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 <strong>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<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"8733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Food onboard Star of the Seas\" class=\"wp-image-8733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-1140x1140.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Food onboard Star of the Seas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Perfect Day at CocoCay\" class=\"wp-image-8729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-1140x1140.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aerial view of Perfect Day at CocoCay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Celebration table on Star of the Seas\" class=\"wp-image-8728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-1140x1140.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Family enjoying a meal onboard Star of the Seas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fun Facts About Star of the Seas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Central Park neighbourhood<\/strong> features more than 30,000 real plants, creating a floating garden at sea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Broadway-style <strong>Back to the Future<\/strong> musical is performed onboard, complete with a DeLorean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Star of the Seas can carry 5,610 passengers at double occupancy and up to 7,600 guests at full capacity, supported by over 2,300 crew members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Oceanview-Star-of-the-Seas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8735\" style=\"width:547px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Oceanview-Star-of-the-Seas.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Oceanview-Star-of-the-Seas-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Oceanview-Star-of-the-Seas-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Oceanview-Star-of-the-Seas-750x473.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thrill Island<\/strong> is the largest waterpark at sea and includes a drop slide taller than a 16-storey building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The adults-only <strong>Hideaway Pool<\/strong> is a suspended infinity pool offering some of the best views onboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Families can use waterproof tracking bracelets so children never get lost on this floating city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food waste is composted and turned into fuel that helps power the waterpark rides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Swim-Tonic-Star-of-the-Seas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8737\" style=\"width:546px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Swim-Tonic-Star-of-the-Seas.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Swim-Tonic-Star-of-the-Seas-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Swim-Tonic-Star-of-the-Seas-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Swim-Tonic-Star-of-the-Seas-750x473.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ship\u2019s godmother is <strong>Kellie Gerardi<\/strong>, a real astronaut who has flown in space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When docked, the ship can plug into <strong>shore power<\/strong>, reducing emissions while in port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At 1,196 feet long, the ship is larger than three football pitches or four Space Shuttles stacked nose to tail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Royal Caribbean\u2019s <strong>Star of the Seas<\/strong> is more than just the world\u2019s largest cruise ship, it is a destination in itself. From incredible entertainment and diverse dining to innovative technology and sustainability initiatives, this ship sets a new standard for cruising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/destinations\/caribbean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Caribbean cruise<\/strong><\/a> is on your radar, Star of the Seas will be sailing a variety of Caribbean itineraries, from short escapes to longer island-hopping adventures. You can explore <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-lines\/royal-caribbean\/star-of-the-seas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all Star of the Seas Caribbean sailings<\/a><\/strong> and choose the itinerary that best fits your travel plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are thinking about a Royal Caribbean holiday, <strong>Star of the Seas<\/strong> should be right at the top of your list. At Paramount Cruises, we can help you plan your perfect cruise, whether that includes a visit to <strong>Perfect Day at CocoCay<\/strong> or one of the many exciting itineraries this remarkable ship will sail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe title=\"\ud83c\udf1f Introducing Star of the Seas \u2013 Royal Caribbean\u2019s Next Icon Class Ship \ud83d\udea2\u2728\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-4_GynOCHOU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My Experience on Royal Caribbean\u2019s Star of the Seas Last week I was lucky enough to join Royal Caribbean for the launch of their brand-new ship, Star of the Seas, the latest and largest addition to the cruise line\u2019s fleet. 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