Signature highlights
Icon-class mega-ship with eight neighborhoods, six waterslides, seven pools, the AquaDome, Central Park, Royal Promenade, Thrill Island, and Surfside family spaces.
Star of the Seas
Star of the Seas is a 5,610-guest Royal Caribbean International cruise ship, in service since 2025. This page lists 18 upcoming departures across 18 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Families with young children
✓ Travelers seeking many included activities
✓ Guests who enjoy water attractions
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Star of the Seas at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 99%
A mega-ship at 248,663 gross tons — #2 of 565 ships we track. 44 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families with young children
- Travelers seeking many included activities
- Guests who enjoy water attractions
- Passengers wanting varied dining neighborhoods
- Large-ship entertainment fans
Think twice if you want
- Travelers preferring intimate ships
- Guests seeking a quiet, low-activity atmosphere
- Passengers wanting mostly traditional cruise layouts
- Travelers avoiding extra-charge dining and attractions
Live Position ● 37 minutes ago
Heading to: MX CMM>>>USD PCVCurrently on: 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Orlando (Port Canaveral), Fl — last stop Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico
Orlando (Port Canaveral), Fl
→ Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas
→ Cozumel, Mexico
→ Roatan, Honduras
→ Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico
→ Orlando (Port Canaveral), Fl
Coming up
- Port Canaveral arrives 06:00 AM end of cruise
21.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Star of the Seas
Star of the Seas is Royal Caribbean International’s second Icon-class ship, entering service in August 2025. Built by Meyer Turku, the LNG-powered vessel combines a 20-deck resort layout with eight neighborhoods, extensive family facilities, multiple pools and waterslides, large-scale theaters, and more than 40 dining and bar venues. It accommodates 5,610 guests based on double occupancy, with capacity for substantially more at maximum occupancy.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Royal Caribbean International
- Builder / shipyard
- Meyer Turku, Finland
- Registry / flag
- Bahamas (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- C6HS3
- IMO number
- 9829942
- MMSI
- 311001551
- Draft
- 9.0 m
Onboard Experience
For families
Dedicated Surfside family neighborhood, kids’ pools, Splashaway Bay, Adventure Ocean, Playscape, carousel, family suites, and extensive waterslide and activity programming.
Pools, spa & wellness
Spa and fitness facilities, adult-oriented pool areas, the Solarium-style AquaDome environment, and quiet outdoor relaxation spaces.
Accessibility
Royal Caribbean offers accessible staterooms and accessible public areas; guests should confirm specific mobility, visual, hearing, and medical requirements directly with the operator before sailing.
Environmental features
Powered by dual-fuel engines capable of using LNG, with shore-power connectivity and heat-recovery systems among its environmental features.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 19
The Grove Suite Sun DeckDeck 18
Pool The Grove Suite Sun Deck Whirlpool The GroveDeck 17
The Lime and Coconut Cloud 17 Pool Sports Court Coastal Kitchen Whirlpool Cloud 17 Royal Loft Suite Icon Loft Suite Owners Suite Grand Suite Panoramic Suite Junior SuiteDeck 16
Swim & Tonic FlowRider Lost Dunes Crown’s Edge Adrenaline Peak Coastal Kitchen Suite Lounge Whirlpool The Lime and Coconut Frozen Bar Dry Slide Chill Island Desserted Milkshake Bar Basecamp Basecamp Bar Thrill Island Owners Suite Grand Suite Panoramic Suite Junior SuiteDeck 15
Windjammer Marketplace AquaDome Market Hooked Seafood Celebration Table El Loco Fresh AquaTheater Rye & Bean The Lime and Coconut Cantina Fresca The Hideaway Bar Royal Bay Pool Cove Pool Hideaway Pool The Hideaway Sprinkles The Overlook Pods AquaDome Retail Table Tennis Whirlpool Chill IslandDeck 14
The Overlook Vitality Cafe Vitality Spa To Dry For Balcony Inward Facing Balcony Panoramic Oceanview InteriorDeck 12
Vitality Spa Corner Suite Infinite Balcony Balcony Inward Facing Balcony InteriorDeck 8
Park Cafe Izumi Hibachi & Sushi Izumi in the Park Chops Grille Lincoln Park Supper Club The Pearl Lou’s Jazz ’n Blues Bubbles Trellis Bar Central Park Retail Dry Slide Family Townhouse Corner Suite Balcony Oceanview InteriorDeck 7
Pier 7 Surfside Eatery Surfside Bites Splashaway Bay Baby Bay Carousel Challenger’s Arcade The Pearl The Lemon Post Sprinkles Sugar Beach Surfside Playscape Water's Edge Pool Balcony Oceanview InteriorDeck 6
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar Escape Room Adventure Ocean Social020 The Pearl Schooner Bar Boleros Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade Fitness Center Crown Lounge The Attic Dueling Pianos Pearl Cafe Internet Desk Royal Promenade RetailDeck 5
Main Dining Room Royal Theater Absolute Zero Spotlight Karaoke The Pearl Starbucks Fitness Center Running Track Sorrento's Royal Promenade Retail Photo 1400 Lobby Bar Shore Excursions Guest Services Thorn & Thistle Crown & Anchor Next CruiseDeck 4
Main Dining Room Royal Theater Music Hall Casino Royale Oceanview InteriorDeck 3
Main Dining Room Music Hall Medical Center Conference Center Oceanview InteriorView the official Star of the Seas deck plans from Royal Caribbean International →
Cabins & suites
Suite 6%
Balcony 65%
Oceanview 10%
Inside 19%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Loft SuiteCode RL. | Suite | 1 | 1482 sq ft | 705 sq ft | 6 | 17 |
| Icon Loft SuiteCode IL. | Suite | 7 | 838 sq ft | 151 sq ft | 4 | 17 |
| Family TownhouseCode UL; the published size includes the townhouse’s yard and bridge. | Suite | 1 | 1772 sq ft | 410 sq ft | 8 | 8 |
| Owners SuiteCode OS. | Suite | 8 | 658 sq ft | 190 sq ft | 4 | 16, 17 |
Dining, bars & venues
27 included 14 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Main Dining Room
Included
The ship’s principal multi-level complimentary dining room occupies three decks.
Windjammer Marketplace
Included
A buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
AquaDome Market
Included
A food hall with multiple made-to-order food stations.
Hooked Seafood
Extra cost
A specialty seafood restaurant in the AquaDome.
Celebration Table
Extra cost
A small specialty dining venue with rotating menus and a private dining format.
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Extra cost
An Italian specialty restaurant combined with a wine bar.
Pier 7
Extra cost
A specialty supper club in the Surfside neighborhood.
Surfside Eatery
Included
A family-oriented buffet and sit-down dining venue.
Surfside Bites
Included
A grab-and-go food venue in Surfside.
El Loco Fresh
Included
A casual Mexican counter-service venue.
Park Cafe
Included
A casual cafe serving light meals and snacks in Central Park.
Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
Extra cost
An Asian specialty restaurant offering sushi and hibachi dining.
Izumi in the Park
Extra cost
A takeaway sushi venue in Central Park.
Chops Grille
Extra cost
A specialty steakhouse in Central Park.
Lincoln Park Supper Club
Extra cost
An eight-course specialty supper club with live music.
Sprinkles
Included
A complimentary soft-serve ice-cream station.
Bars & lounges
The Overlook
Varies
A forward observation lounge in the AquaDome.
Lou’s Jazz ’n Blues
Varies
A Central Park jazz and blues lounge.
Bubbles
Varies
A champagne bar in Central Park.
Trellis Bar
Varies
A bar serving Central Park.
The Lemon Post
Varies
A family-oriented bar in Surfside.
Schooner Bar
Varies
A piano-oriented bar.
Boleros
Varies
A Latin-themed bar and lounge.
Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
Varies
A sports bar paired with arcade games.
Starbucks
Extra cost
A branded coffee shop.
Rye & Bean
Varies
A coffee and beverage venue.
The Lime and Coconut
Varies
A pool-deck bar with multiple locations.
Swim & Tonic
Varies
A poolside swim-up bar.
Cantina Fresca
Varies
A Mexican-themed bar.
The Hideaway Bar
Varies
A poolside bar serving The Hideaway.
Vitality Cafe
Varies
A cafe associated with the fitness and spa areas.
History & sister ships
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| From / night | $155 | $168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $186 | $176 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $1,207 · $172/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral, Florida, Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Next: Nov 1, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $1,613 · $230/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral, Florida, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Samana, Dominican Republic, Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas
Next: May 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,230 · $176/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral, Florida, Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Next: May 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,373 · $196/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral, Florida, Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Next: Oct 31, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,084 · $155/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral, Florida, Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Next: Oct 25, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $2,373 · $339/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral, Florida, Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis
Next: Oct 18, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $1,175 · $168/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 8, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $1,323 · $189/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral, Florida, Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas, Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico, Roatan, Honduras +1 more
Next: Oct 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,294 · $185/night
Ports of CallNext: Jan 30, 2028
1 upcoming departure
All 18 itineraries and their departure dates
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 1 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 2 May 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 23 May 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 31 Oct 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 25 Oct 2026
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 18 Oct 2026
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 8 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 10 Oct 2027
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 30 Jan 2028
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 7 Nov 2027
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 13 Feb 2028
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 26 Mar 2028
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 10 Oct 2027
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 27 Feb 2028
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 19 Dec 2027
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 16 May 2027
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 25 Apr 2027
- 7-Night Caribbean from Orlando via Perfect Day Cococay, Samana & Charlotte Amalie 9 May 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Star of the Seas FAQ
What flag does Star of the Seas sail under?
Star of the Seas is registered in Bahamas.
How many passengers does Star of the Seas hold?
Star of the Seas carries about 5,610 guests with roughly 2,350 crew.
How old is Star of the Seas?
Star of the Seas entered service in 2025.
How big is Star of the Seas?
At 248,663 gross tons and 365 m long, Star of the Seas is a mega-ship — larger than 99% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What dining is included on Star of the Seas?
The Main Dining Room, Windjammer Marketplace, AquaDome Market, Surfside Eatery, Surfside Bites, Park Cafe, El Loco Fresh and several casual snack venues are included. Specialty restaurants such as Hooked Seafood, Chops Grille, Izumi and Pier 7 charge extra.
What is the dress code on Star of the Seas?
Royal Caribbean uses a generally casual dress standard, with some evenings designated as formal or dress-up occasions. Specific evening guidance is provided in the daily onboard schedule.
Are Wi-Fi and gratuities included?
Standard fares do not generally include internet access. Gratuities are normally added separately unless included through a booking, promotion or suite benefit.
Is Star of the Seas accessible for passengers with disabilities?
The ship has accessible staterooms and passenger facilities, but accessibility varies by venue and cabin. Royal Caribbean requires accessibility needs to be declared during booking so suitable arrangements can be confirmed.
Are children’s facilities available?
Yes. Adventure Ocean, Social020, Splashaway Bay, Baby Bay, Surfside and other family facilities provide age-specific activities and water play areas.
Are the pools and waterpark included?
The main pools, children’s water areas and Category 6 Waterpark are included in the standard fare. Some attractions, reserved seating and selected activities may carry separate charges.