Star Princess – the second Sphere-Class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet – was officially delivered today during a celebratory handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Star Princess is the 17th ship for the line, following the 2024 debut of Sun Princess.
“Today is a proud moment for Princess as we welcome the new Star Princess to our incredible fleet,” said Gus Antorcha, Princess Cruises President.
He continued, “This remarkable vessel is a testament to the innovation and craftsmanship of our long-standing partners at Fincantieri, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to the shipbuilding team for bringing our newest ship to life.”
With her 1,600 crew now onboard, preparing to welcome the first guests, Star Princess will depart the shipyard and sail to Barcelona ahead of her inaugural voyage, an 11-day Western Mediterranean cruise departing October 4.
The 177,800-ton, 4,300-guest Star Princess will feature 30 dining and bar venues, as well as entertainment and activity offerings.
Notable venues include The Dome, The Arena, and The Piazza, the architectural centerpiece of the ship, featuring dramatic curves, floor-to-ceiling windows, and sweeping ocean vistas; and Spellbound by Magic Castle.
On October 4, 2025, Star Princess will debut in the scenic Mediterranean, sailing round-trip from Barcelona before crossing the Atlantic to begin a season of Caribbean voyages from Ft Lauderdale on November 7, 2025.
Following her Caribbean season, she will sail through the Panama Canal heading west to begin her inaugural Alaska season.
