ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTRODUCES STAR OF THE SEAS, THE ULTIMATE FAMILY VACATION
Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) celebrated the naming ceremony of its newest Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas, at Port Canaveral, Florida. Research astronaut Kellie Gerardi was named the ship's godmother, marking a significant milestone for the cruise line's expansion.
The ship features eight distinct neighborhoods offering various attractions including the Category 6 waterpark, Crown's Edge experience at 154 feet above the ocean, seven pools including a suspended infinity pool, and the family-focused Surfside neighborhood. The vessel offers over 40 dining and drinking venues and entertainment options including "Back to the Future: The Musical".
Star of the Seas will operate 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, including stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. This launch aligns with Royal Caribbean's expansion plans, which include upcoming Royal Beach Clubs in Paradise Island (December 2025) and Cozumel (2026), and Perfect Day Mexico in fall 2027.
Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) ha celebrato la cerimonia di battesimo della sua pi霉 recente nave della classe Icon, la Star of the Seas, a Port Canaveral, Florida. L'astronauta ricercatrice Kellie Gerardi 猫 stata nominata madrina della nave, un traguardo importante per l'espansione della compagnia crocieristica.
La nave 猫 suddivisa in otto quartieri distinti che offrono attrazioni come il parco acquatico Category 6, l'esperienza Crown's Edge a 154 piedi sopra l'oceano, sette piscine tra cui una infinity sospesa, e il quartiere family-oriented Surfside. A bordo si trovano oltre 40 locali tra ristoranti e bar e opzioni di intrattenimento come "Back to the Future: The Musical".
La Star of the Seas effettuer脿 crociera di 7 notti nei Caraibi orientali e occidentali da Port Canaveral, con scali a Perfect Day at CocoCay nelle Bahamas. Il lancio 猫 parte dei piani di crescita di Royal Caribbean, che includono nuovi Royal Beach Clubs a Paradise Island (dicembre 2025) e Cozumel (2026), e Perfect Day Mexico nell'autunno 2027.
Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) celebr贸 la ceremonia de bautizo de su m谩s reciente barco de la clase Icon, la Star of the Seas, en Port Canaveral, Florida. La investigadora astronauta Kellie Gerardi fue nombrada madrina del buque, marcando un hito importante en la expansi贸n de la compa帽铆a de cruceros.
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Star of the Seas operar谩 cruceros de 7 noches por los Caribe oriental y occidental desde Port Canaveral, con escalas en Perfect Day at CocoCay en las Bahamas. Este lanzamiento se alinea con los planes de expansi贸n de Royal Caribbean, que incluyen Royal Beach Clubs en Paradise Island (diciembre de 2025) y Cozumel (2026), y Perfect Day Mexico en el oto帽o de 2027.
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Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) feierte die Taufe seines neuesten Icon-Class-Schiffs, der Star of the Seas, in Port Canaveral, Florida. Die Forschungsastronautin Kellie Gerardi wurde zur Taufpatin ernannt 鈥� ein bedeutender Meilenstein f眉r die Expansion der Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft.
Das Schiff verf眉gt 眉ber acht verschiedene Viertel mit Attraktionen wie dem Category 6 Wasserpark, dem Crown's Edge-Erlebnis in 154 Fu脽 H枚he 眉ber dem Meer, sieben Pools einschlie脽lich eines h盲ngenden Infinity-Pools sowie dem familienorientierten Viertel Surfside. An Bord gibt es 眉ber 40 Gastronomie- und Barangebote sowie Shows wie "Back to the Future: The Musical".
Die Star of the Seas wird 7鈥憂盲chtige Kreuzfahrten durch die 枚stlichen und westlichen Karibik ab Port Canaveral durchf眉hren, mit einem Stopp bei Perfect Day at CocoCay auf den Bahamas. Dieser Start folgt den Expansionspl盲nen von Royal Caribbean, zu denen Royal Beach Clubs auf Paradise Island (Dezember 2025) und in Cozumel (2026) sowie Perfect Day Mexico im Herbst 2027 geh枚ren.
- Introduction of new Icon Class ship expanding Royal Caribbean's fleet capacity
- Extensive amenities including 8 neighborhoods, 7 pools, and 40+ dining venues
- Strategic expansion with new destinations planned through 2027
- Port Canaveral home port provides access to growing Florida cruise market
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Royal Caribbean's new Star of the Seas enhances its fleet capacity and revenue potential through premium family-focused offerings and strategic port positioning.
Royal Caribbean's launch of Star of the Seas, the newest addition to its Icon Class fleet, represents a significant capacity expansion and revenue opportunity for the cruise operator. The vessel will homeport at Port Canaveral (Orlando), a strategic decision that positions it to capture the lucrative family demographic visiting Central Florida's attractions.
The ship continues the successful formula established by Icon of the Seas, featuring eight distinct neighborhoods and premium attractions like the Category 6 waterpark and Crown's Edge experience. These high-value amenities support Royal Caribbean's premium pricing strategy and onboard revenue generation through specialty dining across over 40 food and beverage venues.
This launch aligns with Royal Caribbean's broader destination development strategy, connecting to its private island Perfect Day at CocoCay while foreshadowing upcoming destination investments: Royal Beach Club Paradise Island (December 2025), Royal Beach Club Cozumel (2026), and Perfect Day Mexico (fall 2027). This expanding portfolio of controlled destinations enhances margin potential by keeping passenger spending within the Royal Caribbean ecosystem.
The timing of this capacity addition comes as the cruise industry continues its post-pandemic recovery, with Royal Caribbean strategically deploying new vessels to capture pent-up demand and willingness to spend on premium vacation experiences. The family-centric design, featuring the Surfside neighborhood for families with young children, positions RCL to compete effectively against both traditional cruise options and land-based family resorts.
The vacation brand and Star's godmother celebrated the newest Icon Class ship from Port Canaveral (
"I'm honored to celebrate Royal Caribbean's new Star of the Seas in such a beautiful naming ceremony as godmother 鈥� a tradition that is close to my heart and a spirit that spans both sea and space," said Kellie Gerardi, godmother of Star of the Seas. "A vacation on Star is the perfect combination of two of my biggest passions in life, a spirit of exploration and quality time with family, and I can't wait for this journey to begin."
The naming ceremony marked a celebratory milestone in which Royal Caribbean officially named the ship and honored the achievements of thousands who brought Star to life. The ultimate family vacation will now set sail with its first vacationers, who will experience the record-setting Icon Class lineup that combines the best of every vacation and create their ideal vacation day at Royal Caribbean's top-rated exclusive destination, in The
"Star of the Seas represents the next bold step in our journey to reimagine vacations," said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. "It brings together the best of our innovation, signature experiences, and the most sought-after destinations into one unforgettable vacation. With Star, we're not just launching a ship, we're advancing our mission to create the world's best vacations responsibly for guests of all ages."
Across eight neighborhoods that are destinations in and of themselves, adventurers can find next-level experiences for everyone day and night, including adrenaline-pumping thrills at Category 6 waterpark and the Crown's Edge experience at 154 feet above the ocean, and unrivaled ways to chill with seven pools, including a suspended infinity pool at sea. The game-changing experiences also include the stay-and-play-all-day
"Here we are introducing the boldest family vacation ever! Star of the Seas delivers everything families want in a vacation with more adventure and more ways to make unforgettable memories together," said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean. "We've created the world's best vacation for all ages yet again, and it's truly a magical moment to celebrate that with our Royal Caribbean family who made it all possible."
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