Princess Cruises celebrated a major construction milestone on September 26 with the traditional maritime float out ceremony of its second Sphere-Class vessel, Star Princess, at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Following that, the new ship will transfer to the outfitting quay where construction will continue in anticipation of her Fall 2025 debut.
Star Princess will feature several new spaces such as The Dome, pictured
Star Princess joins her sister Sun Princess as the largest ships ever built for Princess Cruises. She is also the second in the new Sphere-class of ships for the cruise line and will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
While 20 per cent larger than any of Princess Cruises’ existing ships, Star Princess’ design retains the more intimate settings the line is known for, with several new spaces such as The Dome which is a transformational entertainment venue on the top deck inspired by the terraces of Santorini, and a three-storey dining room positioned at the aft of the ship to deliver breath-taking views. A suspended Sphere Piazza is also featured at the centre of the cruise ship, and the main theatre: The Princess Arena.
Star Princess’ inaugural sailing is set for October 4, 2025 when the ship will depart from Barcelona on an 11-day Mediterranean roundtrip cruise, visiting six ports such as Marseille, Rome, Naples, Sicily, Gibraltar and Cartegna in Spain.
The ship will then sail a seven-day cruise in the Mediterranean on October 15, 2025 before embarking on a 14-day transatlantic crossing to Fort Lauderdale in Florida, the US on October 22, 2024 where she will commence her inaugural season in the Caribbean.
Commodore Nick Nash and captain Gennaro Arma, who both were on hand for the ceremony, will serve as masters of Star Princess.
“Star Princess is the second ship in our new Sphere class, and now as she prepares to take to the water for the first time it is a testament to the incredible dedication and skill of the entire shipyard team,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises.
Princess Cruises celebrated a major construction milestone on September 26 with the traditional maritime float out ceremony of its second Sphere-Class vessel, Star Princess, at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Following that, the new ship will transfer to the outfitting quay where construction will continue in anticipation of her Fall 2025 debut.
Star Princess joins her sister Sun Princess as the largest ships ever built for Princess Cruises. She is also the second in the new Sphere-class of ships for the cruise line and will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
While 20 per cent larger than any of Princess Cruises’ existing ships, Star Princess’ design retains the more intimate settings the line is known for, with several new spaces such as The Dome which is a transformational entertainment venue on the top deck inspired by the terraces of Santorini, and a three-storey dining room positioned at the aft of the ship to deliver breath-taking views. A suspended Sphere Piazza is also featured at the centre of the cruise ship, and the main theatre: The Princess Arena.
Star Princess’ inaugural sailing is set for October 4, 2025 when the ship will depart from Barcelona on an 11-day Mediterranean roundtrip cruise, visiting six ports such as Marseille, Rome, Naples, Sicily, Gibraltar and Cartegna in Spain.
The ship will then sail a seven-day cruise in the Mediterranean on October 15, 2025 before embarking on a 14-day transatlantic crossing to Fort Lauderdale in Florida, the US on October 22, 2024 where she will commence her inaugural season in the Caribbean.
Commodore Nick Nash and captain Gennaro Arma, who both were on hand for the ceremony, will serve as masters of Star Princess.
“Star Princess is the second ship in our new Sphere class, and now as she prepares to take to the water for the first time it is a testament to the incredible dedication and skill of the entire shipyard team,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises.