Star of the Seas
| History | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Royal Caribbean International |
| Operator |  Royal Caribbean International |
| Builder | Meyer Turku, Finland |
| Cost | €1.74 billion[2] |
| Yard number | NB 1401 |
| Laid down | 15 December 2023[1] |
| Status | Under construction |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Icon-class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 250,800 GT[3] |
| Length | 365 metres (1,198 ft) |
| Capacity | 5,600 passengers (double capacity)[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] The name was announced on 5 October 2023.[6] She is expected to enter service on 31 August 2025, and will be homeported at Port Canaveral, Florida, United States.[7][8]
Steel-cutting for the ship began on 15 February 2023.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Keel Laid for New Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas". Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Amendment No. 6 in connection with the Credit Agreement in respect of "ICON 2" – Hull 1401". Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Second Cruise Ship in the Icon Class Meyer Turku". Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Form 10-Q Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd". sec.report. 5 August 2021. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "Star of the Seas: The Newest Icon of Vacations". Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "Royal Caribbean announces new Icon Class ship will be called Star of the Seas". 5 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Poirot, Lissa (5 December 2023). "Royal Caribbean Opens Bookings for Star of the Seas". Cruise Hive. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ Mayntz, Melissa (27 February 2024). "Star of the Seas Delayed and Inaugural Sailing Cancelled". Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "The Next Iconic Adventure Begins with Royal Caribbean's Second Icon Class Ship". Royal Caribbean press center. Retrieved 24 February 2023.