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The largest cruise ship in the world is scheduled to dock today in Spain ahead of its maiden journey later next month.
The Star of the Seas will be finished in Cadiz by Royal Caribbean this week, ahead of the ship’s inaugural voyage from Port Canaveral on August 31.
The sister ship to Icon of the Seas, which launched in January last year, weighs 248,633 tons – the same as its sibling vessel, making it the joint-largest cruise ship in the world.
The Meyer Turku shipyard, in Finland, began construction of the 5,610-passenger vessel in 2023. It was built over two years and has over 2,800 cabins.
After eleven days of intense sea trials, during which engineers evaluated the ship’s manoeuvrability and maneuverability, the vessel made its way south to Spain.
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Experts will then give the ship one last once-over, before it crosses the Atlantic and begins week-long sailings through the Caribbean. This includes stops at Royal Caribbean’s exclusive Bahamas resort, Perfect Day CocoCay.
Fares for the maiden voyage start at €1,475 per person.
Jason Liberty, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group said in a statement released earlier this month: “The delivery of Star of the Seas represents another bold step forward on Royal Caribbean Group’s quest to reimagine the next generation of vacations.
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The Star and Icon classes are symbols of what is possible when innovation, creativity and our unwavering focus on providing exceptional experiences combine, creating memories that will last a lifetime for millions of vacationers and families.
The 364 metre-long ship is fitted with a variety of amazing features. This includes a glass and steel AquaDome weighing 327 tons and six water slides that break records in the largest at-sea waterpark.
The ship will also feature an enormous ice skating rink, a rock climbing wall, and a neighbourhood by the sea.
Passengers will be able to dine in up to 40 restaurants and bars across eight unique ‘neighbourhoods’.
Sailor, chief dog officer on board the ship and resident onboard, may be spotted by sea-goers.
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