Take a look on board brand new Royal Caribbean ship Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas has officially made its debut.
The ship, sailed on its maiden journey in August 2025, becoming the latest Icon Class ship in the fleet.
It will be a sister of the current world's biggest cruise ship, Icon of the Seaswill offer week-long holidays from Florida to the Caribbean, holding a maximum 5,610 passengers.
Here's what it will be like.
Star of the Seas set sail to the open ocean for the first time in May.
The ship will offer 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean vacations from Florida, including stops at Royal Caribbean's top-rated private island Perfect Day at CocoCay.
The ship will have eight neighbourhoods.
They include Thrill Island, with Category 6, the first waterpark at sea when introduced on Icon, and its six record-breaking waterslides – from family raft slides to a drop slide and mat-racing duos.
Crown's Edge is the part skywalk and thrill ride 47m above the ocean.
It'll also have the FlowRider surf simulator and mini golf plus spots to grab a bite and drinks like Basecamp and Desserted.
You will also be able to hang out at Chill Island, home to four of seven pools on board, each with different vibes and prime ocean views.
They include swim-up bar Swim & Tonic and Royal Bay, the largest pool at sea.
There will also be live bands and DJs, and places for drinks and quick, casual food like The Lime & Coconut.
Meanwhile the AquaDome, described as a "tranquil oasis by day and vibrant hot spot at night" is back with wraparound ocean views, shows with high divers, aerialists, robots, dancers and more at the AquaTheater; and food and drinks at the AquaDome Market food hall, the Rye & Bean bar, Hooked and The Overlook bar and Overlook Pod.
There are also more than 15 bars and lounges on board.
Like Icon, Star will have the open-air Central Park lined with more than 30500 real plants plus the ultra-luxe and exclusive Suite Neighbourhood for those staying in the best cabins.
The Surfside neighbourhood designed for young families will return on Star of the Seas.
Tucked away 40m above the ocean The Hideaway is an adults-only area which the company combines "uninterrupted ocean views with beach club vibes".
It has the only suspended infinity pool at sea, a bar, a DJ and a terrace with whirlpools and loungers.
A third ship, which has been named Legend of the Seas, will join Star and Icon in 2026.
Royal Caribbean ships you can sail on in Australia depending on the season are Quantum of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, and Voyager of the Seas.
