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Star of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s second Icon‑class ship, launched in August 2025, with a gross tonnage of 248,663 GT, capacity for 5,610 guests (double occupancy), and sailing primarily from Port Canaveral on 7‑night Caribbean itineraries. Overview Star of the Seas is part of Royal Caribbean’s Icon class, sharing the title of the world’s largest cruise ship with its sister ships. It entered service on 16 August 2025 after construction at Meyer Turku Shipyard in Finland. Key Facts Class: Icon class Entered service: August 2025 Homeport: Port Canaveral, Florida Gross tonnage: 248,663 GT Length: 364 m Passenger capacity: 5,610 (double occupancy) Up to ~7,600 maximum Crew: ~2,350 Propulsion: LNG-ready diesel-electric with ABB Azipods Neighborhoods & Layout Star of the Seas features 8 themed neighborhoods, similar to Icon of the Seas: Surfside – family-focused zone Thrill Island – home to Category 6 waterpark Chill Island – pool deck with multiple pools The Hideaway – adults-only suspended infinity pool Central Park – open-air garden Royal Promenade – shops, dining, entertainment AquaDome – panoramic dome with shows Suite Neighborhood – exclusive suite area Attractions & Entertainment Category 6 Waterpark – largest at sea, with six record‑breaking slides FlowRider surf simulator Crown’s Edge skywalk/ropes course Absolute Zero Ice Arena – ice shows and open skating Mini golf, zip line, climbing wall, laser tag, escape room AquaTheater & Royal Theater – large‑scale productions Dining Over 40 dining venues, including: Included: Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Park Café, Surfside Eatery, AquaDome Market Specialty: Chops Grille, Hooked Seafood, Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen, Empire Supper Club Desserts & cafés: Sugar Beach, Sprinkles, Desserted, Pearl Café, Starbucks Itineraries Star of the Seas sails 7‑night Eastern & Western Caribbean routes, typically including: Perfect Day at CocoCay Cozumel Roatán Costa Maya St. Thomas San Juan St. Maarten Construction Timeline Steel cutting: 15 Feb 2023 Keel laid: 15 Dec 2023 Floated out: 25 Sep 2024 Sea trials: Spring 2025 Delivered: July 2025 Service start: 16 Aug 2025 Environmental Technology LNG‑capable engines Advanced emissions systems Part of Royal Caribbean’s Destination Net Zero 2035 strategy

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