Royal Caribbean’s upcoming Star of the Seas has reached a key construction milestone, taking to open waters for the first time as part of its sea trials. The next ship in the Icon Class began testing this week ahead of its scheduled debut in August 2025 at Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida.
Over 11 days, more than 2,000 experts in naval architecture, engineering, navigation and design are conducting a range of technical assessments. These include evaluating how the ship performs at sea, testing engine limits, and fine-tuning systems to ensure readiness. Following the trials, Star of the Seas will return to the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland for final outfitting.
Set to expand the Icon Class concept introduced by Icon of the Seas, Star of the Seas will feature eight neighbourhoods with a mix of new elements and returning favourites. The ship will offer family-friendly attractions such as waterslides, seven pools, and over 40 options for dining, drinks and entertainment.
Upon launch, the ship will operate seven-night cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, including stops at Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
