Star of the Seas at sea (illustration)
Royal Caribbean · Icon class

Star of the Seas: Icon-class fun from Florida's theme-park coast

Star of the Seas joined the fleet in August 2025 and sails year-round from Port Canaveral, about 45 minutes from Orlando. That makes her the easiest Icon-class ship to pair with a theme-park holiday.

248,663Gross tons
5,610Guests
2025Launched
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The wow factors

Category 6 waterparkSix slides, the same record-breaking waterpark as on Icon.
Crown's EdgePart ropes course, part thrill ride over the ocean.
AquaDomeThe glass dome with the AquaTheater inside.
HideawayAn adults-only retreat with a suspended infinity pool.
Hideaway infinity pool (illustration)
SurfsideFor young families, with The Lemon Twist bar serving cocktails for parents and mocktails for kids.
Lincoln Park Supper ClubNew for Star: a 1930s Chicago-style eight-course tasting menu with live jazz.
Swim & TonicAn expanded swim-up bar.
The PearlThe giant kinetic sculpture on the Royal Promenade.

Cabins and suites

Ultimate Family Townhouse (illustration)
  • Ultimate Family Townhouse: 1,772 sq ft over 3 levels, sleeps 8, with an in-suite slide, cinema and hot tub.
  • Royal Loft Suite: 1,482 sq ft over 2 levels, sleeps 6, with a grand piano and balcony whirlpool.
  • Icon Loft Suite: 656 sq ft over 2 levels, sleeps 4.
  • Family Infinite Ocean View Balcony: 335 sq ft, sleeps 6, with a bunk alcove and split bathroom.
  • Surfside Family Suite: 269 sq ft, for 2 adults and 2 children.

Eat and drink

  • Lincoln Park Supper Club: Eight-course tasting menu with live jazz (extra cost).
  • Hooked Seafood: Seafood with sea views (extra cost).
  • Pier 7: Family restaurant in Surfside.
  • El Loco Fresh: Tex-Mex by the pool.

Shows and fun

  • Back to the Future: The Musical: The West End show, on a cruise ship for the first time.
  • Torque: In the AquaDome.
  • Sol: Ice show on Absolute Zero.
  • Dueling Pianos: Plus Spotlight Karaoke.

Where she sails

Caribbean beach (illustration)

Winter 2026/27 and summer 2027: Year-round 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Orlando), every sailing calling at Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Typical ports: St Maarten, St Thomas, Cozumel, Roatán, Costa Maya and more.

From the UK: Direct flights from the UK to Orlando, then about 45 minutes to the port. Easy to add a week at the parks.

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Who she suitsFamilies of every age and multi-generational groups, especially UK families combining a cruise with Orlando.

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Images are illustrative (AI-generated). Ship facts from Royal Caribbean and cruise industry sources, checked October 2026. Luxury Cruising is independent and not affiliated with Royal Caribbean.