Icon class · Royal Caribbean · In service since 2025

Star of the Seas

Star of the Seas is an Icon class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean, in service since 2025. At about 248,663 gross tons and ranks #2 by size in the 30-ship Royal Caribbean fleet we cover.

248,663 gross tons
1,197 ft long

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Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International
Ship class: Icon class
Entered service: 2025 (1 year ago)
Gross tonnage: 248,663
Length: 1,197 ft (364.8 m)
Beam (width): 160 ft (48.8 m)
Builder: Meyer Turku
Flag: The Bahamas
IMO number: 9829942

About Star of the Seas

Star of the Seas is the second Icon-class ship, delivered in 2025, and the first of the class based at Port Canaveral, about an hour from Orlando’s theme parks. It copies Icon of the Seas almost feature for feature: the same eight neighborhoods, the same Category 6 water park, the glass-roofed AquaDome and the multi-level Ultimate Family Townhouse at the top of the suite range. That makes it an easy pick for Southeast families who want the Icon experience from a drive-to port. Like its sister, it burns LNG as its main fuel and is set up for seven-night Caribbean sailings that usually include Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Best for: Families from the Southeast and Orlando vacationers who want Icon-class thrills on a week-long Caribbean trip from Port Canaveral.

Star of the Seas highlights

Category 6 water park, including Pressure Drop, an open freefall slide
Chill Island’s tiered pool decks with the Swim & Tonic swim-up bar
Surfside, a family neighborhood with a splash zone, carousel and casual eateries
The Ultimate Family Townhouse, a three-level suite with its own slide
Absolute Zero, the ice arena used for skating shows

How Star of the Seas compares in size

Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.

Icon class sister ships

Sailing with Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean is the big-ship, high-activity line: surf simulators, water slides, ice rinks and Broadway shows on some of the largest cruise ships ever built. It suits families, groups and active couples who want a floating resort and a private-island beach day, and it’s less suited to anyone who wants quiet, small ships or an all-inclusive fare.

Read our full Royal Caribbean guide: dining, drinks, tipping and who it suits →

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Star of the Seas FAQs

How big is Star of the Seas?

Star of the Seas measures about 248,663 gross tons and is about 1,197 feet (365 m) long. That makes it #2 of 30 Royal Caribbean ships we cover by tonnage, and #2 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.

When was Star of the Seas built?

Star of the Seas entered service in 2025 and was built by Meyer Turku. It's one of the newest ships at sea.

What class of ship is Star of the Seas?

Star of the Seas belongs to Royal Caribbean's Icon class, alongside Icon of the Seas, Legend of the Seas. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.

Is Star of the Seas good for families?

Kids are a core audience. Adventure Ocean runs supervised, age-grouped programs for children 3 to 12 (with group babysitting late in the evening for a fee), and teen clubs give 12- to 17-year-olds their own lounge and activities. Facilities vary by ship, so check what Star of the Seas offers for your kids' ages.

Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.

Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Royal Caribbean official site.