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What to Expect from Royal Caribbean’s Next Ship, “Star of the Seas”

by Holly Riddle

Jan 26, 2024

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Royal Caribbean is known for rolling out big, state-of-the-art cruise ships, and the next ship in the Royal Caribbean pipeline is no exception. Hitting the high seas in August 2025, Star of the Seas will offer itineraries around the Caribbean — and so much more.

 

An Icon-class ship, Star of the Seas will feature seven pools, including the largest pool at sea yet, Royal Bay pool; others include a pool with a swim-up bar and an adults-only pool. Six record-breaking water slides are also featured.

 

A new imagining of Royal Caribbean’s AquaDome will provide wrap-around ocean views and a 55-foot-tall water curtain. There are eight neighborhoods spread across the ship, offering plenty of ways to play, plus more than 40 restaurants and bars.

 

“The idea of combining the best of every type of vacation into one ultimate adventure has created more excitement than ever anticipated, and Star of the Seas will be the next bold answer to the record-breaking consumer demand we’ve seen for nearly a year and counting with Icon of the Seas,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International.

 

Cruisers can now book itineraries aboard Star of the Seas in advance of the ship’s launch.

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