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| History | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Royal Caribbean Group |
| Operator |  Royal Caribbean International |
| Builder | Meyer Turku, Finland |
| Cost | €1.74 billion |
| Yard number | NB 1401 |
| Laid down | 15 December 2023 |
| Launched | 25 September 2024 |
| Status | Floated Out |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Icon-class cruise ship |
| Type | Cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 250,800 GT |
| Displacement | 250,800 tonnes |
| Length | 364.75 metres (1,196.7 ft)[ |
| Beam | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Height | 75.6 m (248 ft) |
| Draught | 9.25 metres (30.3 ft |
| Decks | 20 |
| Capacity | 5,610 passengers |
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. She is expected to enter service on 31 August 2025, and will be homeported at Port Canaveral, Florida, United States.
History
Steel-cutting for the ship began on 15 February 2023, the name was announced on 5 October 2023, the keel was laid on 15 December 2023, and the ship was floated out on 25 September 2024.
Design
Star of the Seas is projected to have a gross tonnage of 250,800 and a capacity for 5,610 passengers.
References
- "Amendment No. 6 in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of "ICON 2" – Hull 1401". Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Keel Laid for New Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas". Cruise Industry News. 21 December 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "New Mega Cruise Ships are Floated for Royal Caribbean and Princess". The Maritime Executive. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "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.
- "The Next Iconic Adventure Begins with Royal Caribbean's Second Icon Class Ship". Royal Caribbean Press Center. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- 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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