The World's Best Family Vacation, Star of the Seas is now sailing from Port Canaveral as the newest Icon Class ship. Star of the Seas is a cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International and is the second Icon-class cruise ship, the first being Icon of the Seas. Star of the Seas entered service in 2025. Star of the Seas is an Icon-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Star of the Seas with other Royal Caribbean ships before booking.
Star of the Seas Cruise Ship Guide
Royal Caribbean · Icon-class cruise ship
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Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean
- Ship class
- Icon-class cruise ship
- Entered service
- 2025
- Gross tonnage
- 248,663 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 5,610 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 2,350
- Length
- 365 m
- Beam
- 65 m
What makes this ship notable
The World's Best Family Vacation, Star of the Seas is now sailing from Port Canaveral as the newest Icon Class ship. Star of the Seas is a cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International and is the second Icon-class cruise ship, the first being Icon of the Seas. At 248,663 gross tonnage (GT), Star of the Seas shares the title of the largest cruise ship in the world with her sister ships.
Highlights
- The World's Best Family Vacation, Star of the Seas is now sailing from Port Canaveral as the newest Icon Class ship.
- Star of the Seas is a cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International and is the second Icon-class cruise ship, the first.
- At 248,663 gross tonnage (GT), Star of the Seas shares the title of the largest cruise ship in the world with her.
Practical planning
Use Star of the Seas’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by Royal Caribbean for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Star of the Seas in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates Star of the Seas?
Star of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean.
When did Star of the Seas enter service?
Star of the Seas entered service in 2025.
What class is Star of the Seas?
Star of the Seas is an Icon-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does Star of the Seas carry?
Catalog capacity is 5,610 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is Star of the Seas?
Verified catalog specs list Star of the Seas at 248,663 GT, 365 m long, 65 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Star of the Seas?
This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.
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