Star Princess
Product brand
UnclaimedStar Princess is a Sphere-class LNG-powered cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises.
Last updated August 24, 2026
Overview
Star Princess is a Sphere-class cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises and the third vessel to use the Star Princess name in the cruise line's history. It is the second ship in the Sphere class, following Sun Princess, and was ordered from the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. Construction took place at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard, where the vessel became the second-largest and second LNG-powered ship built at that facility at the time described in reference material. The ship represents Princess Cruises' expansion of its largest contemporary ship platform. It uses liquefied natural gas as its primary propulsion fuel and shares the broad design language and core architecture of Sun Princess. Star Princess measures approximately 177,882 gross tons, is 1,133 feet (345 metres) long, and has a beam of 155 feet (47 metres). Its maximum speed is approximately 22 knots. The ship has capacity for about 4,300 guests, supported by a crew of approximately 1,547. Across 20 decks, 17 are accessible to passengers, while 10 decks contain cabins. The ship has 2,162 cabins. Although closely related to Sun Princess, Star Princess includes several design adjustments. These include a larger family and sporting area on the upper deck, additional restaurant seating, and slot machines in the onboard casino. These changes position the vessel as a high-capacity resort ship designed to combine traditional Princess Cruises accommodation and dining with expanded entertainment, family, sports, casino, and destination-cruise offerings. Construction and entry into service were affected by schedule changes. Princess Cruises announced in April 2024 that delivery would be delayed by two months from the earlier plan. The vessel was launched on 26 September 2024 and completed sea trials in August 2025. Its maiden voyage took place on 4 October 2025, departing Barcelona on an 11-day Mediterranean itinerary. The route called at Marseille, Civitavecchia for Rome, Naples, Sicily, Cartagena, and Gibraltar before returning to Barcelona. Star Princess subsequently redeployed to the Caribbean in November 2025. Its naming ceremony was held at Port Everglades on 6 November 2025, with Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey serving as ceremonial godparents. The ceremony used a large bottle of their Pantalones Tequila as the christening bottle. In March 2026, a norovirus outbreak during a Caribbean cruise sickened more than 150 passengers and crew according to the supplied reference material. In April 2026, the ship transited the Panama Canal for the first time. Star Princess therefore operates as a named Princess Cruises vessel rather than as a standalone consumer corporation or independently listed brand.
History
Star Princess is the third Princess Cruises ship to carry the name and the second vessel in the cruise line's Sphere class. The ship was ordered from Fincantieri and built at the company's Monfalcone shipyard in Italy. Its construction formed part of Princess Cruises' move toward larger ships using liquefied natural gas propulsion. Star Princess shares the principal design and platform of Sun Princess, the first Sphere-class ship, but incorporates several changes intended to broaden its appeal to families and leisure-focused passengers. The completed vessel measures approximately 177,882 gross tons and is 1,133 feet long, with a 155-foot beam. It can reach about 22 knots and accommodates approximately 4,300 guests in 2,162 cabins. The ship has 20 decks in total, 17 of which are accessible to passengers, and cabin accommodation spread across 10 decks. Its crew complement is approximately 1,547. In addition to Princess Cruises' conventional cruise amenities, the ship has expanded family and sporting space on its top deck, more restaurant seating, and casino slot machines. The delivery schedule changed during construction. In April 2024, Princess Cruises announced a two-month delay. Star Princess was launched on 26 September 2024 and later completed sea trials in August 2025. The vessel entered passenger service on 4 October 2025, when it left Barcelona for an 11-day Mediterranean itinerary. The maiden voyage included Marseille, Civitavecchia for Rome, Naples, Sicily, Cartagena, and Gibraltar. After its Mediterranean debut, the ship moved to Caribbean operations in November 2025. The ship's naming ceremony took place at Port Everglades on 6 November 2025. Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey served as the ceremony's godparents, and a large bottle of their Pantalones Tequila was used for the christening. In March 2026, a norovirus outbreak affected more than 150 passengers and crew during a Caribbean cruise. The episode is a service-health incident reported in connection with the vessel, but the supplied material does not establish a broader corporate scandal or legal finding. In April 2026, Star Princess completed its first transit of the Panama Canal, adding a significant route milestone to its early operating history.
- 2026
First Panama Canal transit
[1]Star Princess passed through the Panama Canal for the first time in April 2026.
- 2025
Sea trials completed
[1]The ship completed sea trials in August 2025.
- 2025
Maiden voyage
[1]Star Princess entered service on 4 October 2025 with an 11-day Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona.
- 2025
Naming ceremony
[1]The ship was formally named at Port Everglades on 6 November 2025.
- 2024
Delivery delay announced
[1]Princess Cruises announced that delivery of Star Princess would be postponed by two months.
- 2024
Launch at Monfalcone
[1]Star Princess was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard on 26 September 2024.
Products and positioning
A large, contemporary Princess Cruises resort ship combining LNG propulsion, high-capacity accommodation, destination itineraries, and broad onboard leisure facilities.
Sphere-class cruise ship · 2024
Star Princess
Star Princess is an LNG-powered cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises. It measures approximately 177,882 gross tons, is 1,133 feet long, and accommodates about 4,300 guests in 2,162 cabins. Its facilities include restaurants, entertainment spaces, family and sporting areas, and an onboard casino. It operates Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries and has also transited the Panama Canal.
Marketing campaigns
- 2025Star Princess naming ceremony
United States
Princess Cruises held the ship's naming ceremony at Port Everglades on 6 November 2025, featuring Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey as ceremonial godparents and a Pantalones Tequila bottle as the christening bottle.
Outcome. The ceremony marked the formal public introduction of Star Princess after its entry into service.
Brand decisions
2025
Entry into passenger serviceProduct launchBackground
Following construction, launch, and sea trials, Star Princess was prepared for commercial operation.
Action taken
The ship began its maiden voyage from Barcelona on 4 October 2025.
Aftermath
The vessel operated an 11-day Mediterranean itinerary and later redeployed to the Caribbean.
2024
Delivery schedule revisedOtherBackground
Construction of Star Princess at Fincantieri's Monfalcone yard took longer than the original schedule anticipated.
Action taken
Princess Cruises announced a two-month delay to the ship's delivery.
Aftermath
The ship was launched in September 2024, completed sea trials in August 2025, and began its maiden voyage in October 2025.
Recent events
- 2026
Norovirus outbreak affects Star Princess passengers and crew[1]
Other
More than 150 passengers and crew were reported sickened by a norovirus outbreak during a Caribbean cruise.
- 2026
Star Princess makes its first Panama Canal transit[1]
Other
The ship passed through the Panama Canal for the first time in April 2026.
- 2025
Star Princess completes sea trials[1]
Other
Star Princess completed its sea trials in August 2025 ahead of entering passenger service later that year.
- 2025
Star Princess begins its maiden voyage[1]
Product launch
The ship departed Barcelona on 4 October 2025 for an 11-day Mediterranean cruise calling at destinations in France, Italy, Spain, and Gibraltar.
- 2025
Star Princess receives its naming ceremony[1]
Campaign
A naming ceremony took place at Port Everglades on 6 November 2025, with Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey as ceremonial godparents.
- 2024
Princess Cruises announces a delay to Star Princess delivery[1]
Other
Princess Cruises announced that delivery of Star Princess would be delayed by two months from the previously planned schedule.
- 2024
Star Princess is launched at Monfalcone[1]
Product generation
The second Sphere-class vessel was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard on 26 September 2024.
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