Star of the Seas

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Star of the Seas
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History
Owner Royal Caribbean Group
Operator House Flag of Royal Caribbean International.svg Royal Caribbean International
Builder Meyer Turku, Finland
Cost€1.74 billion [1]
Yard numberNB 1401
Laid down15 December 2023 [2]
Launched25 September 2024 [3]
StatusFloated Out
General characteristics
Class and type Icon-class cruise ship
TypeCruise ship
Tonnage250,800  GT [4]
Length364.75 metres (1,196.7 ft)[
Beam66 m (217 ft)
Height75.6 m (248 ft)
Draught9.25 metres (30.3 ft
Decks20
Capacity5,610 passengers [4]

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]

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History

Steel-cutting for the ship began on 15 February 2023, [7] the name was announced on 5 October 2023, [8] the keel was laid on 15 December 2023, [2] and the ship was floated out on 25 September 2024. [3]

Design

Star of the Seas is projected to have a gross tonnage of 250,800 and a capacity for 5,610 passengers. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Amendment No. 6 in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of "ICON 2" – Hull 1401" . Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Keel Laid for New Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas". Cruise Industry News. 21 December 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  3. 1 2 "New Mega Cruise Ships are Floated for Royal Caribbean and Princess". The Maritime Executive. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 "Second Cruise Ship in the Icon Class Meyer Turku" . Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  5. ↑ "Star of the Seas: The Newest Icon of Vacations". royalcaribbean.com. Royal Caribbean International. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  6. ↑ Mayntz, Melissa (27 February 2024). "Star of the Seas Delayed and Inaugural Sailing Cancelled". Cruise Hive. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  7. ↑ "The Next Iconic Adventure Begins with Royal Caribbean's Second Icon Class Ship". Royal Caribbean Press Center. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  8. ↑ 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.
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