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THE WAIT IS OVER TO EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE FAMILY VACATION: ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S STAR OF THE SEAS HAS ARRIVED

The newest vacation in the revolutionary Icon Class lineup will welcome vacationers on August 16 in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

August 2025 – Royal Caribbean’s newest icon of vacations, Star of the Seas arrived in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, ahead of its official debut on August 16. Star will deliver 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean adventures with stops to Royal Caribbean’s top-rated destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.

Agosto de 2025 - El nuevo ícono de vacaciones de Royal Caribbean, Star of the Seas, llegó a Puerto Cañaveral (Orlando), Florida, antes de su debut oficial el 16 de agosto. Star ofrecerá aventuras de 7 noches por el Caribe Oriental y Occidental con visitas al destino mejor valorado de Royal Caribbean, Perfect Day at CocoCay en las Bahamas.

MIAMI, August 9, 2025 – Let the memory-making begin – the ultimate family vacation is finally here. Royal Caribbean’s highly anticipated Star of the Seas* arrived today in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, for the first time. With just one week to go before the first vacationers set sail on the vacation of a lifetime, more than 2,000 Royal Caribbean team members came together to welcome the newest Icon Class ship to its new homeport. From one celebration to the next, the excitement will continue with a star-studded naming ceremony where Royal Caribbean and godmother Diana Ross will officially kick off Star’s debut season.

On Star, every type of family and vacationer can make memories together and on their own across a lineup of adventures for all ages. Vacationers will be on the edge of their seats with the boldest entertainment at sea with five signature shows across stage, air, water and ice, including the cult-classic movie turned instant-hit musical “Back to the Future: The Musical.” Foodies can satisfy their taste buds with next-level dining experiences at more than 40 spots to dine and drink including an elevated, multi-course dining journey at the Chicago-inspired Lincoln Park Supper Club. Plus, iconic thrills and unrivaled ways to chill are on deck across eight neighborhoods that are destinations in themselves, from Category 6 waterpark’s six waterslides to laidback vibes at seven pools. Star will offer 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean getaways with stops to Royal Caribbean’s top-rated private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. For more information on Star, vacationers can visit Royal Caribbean’s website.

*NOTE TO EDITOR:
Media can find B-roll and images of Star’s arrival at www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com/Star.

About Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line’s game-changing ships and exclusive destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 22 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the line’s top-rated exclusive destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. 

Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visit www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor.

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August 2025 – Royal Caribbean’s newest icon of vacations, Star of the Seas arrived in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, ahead of its official debut on August 16. Star will deliver 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean adventures with stops to Royal Caribbean’s top-rated destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.Agosto de 2025 - El nuevo ícono de vacaciones de Royal Caribbean, Star of the Seas, llegó a Puerto Cañaveral (Orlando), Florida, antes de su debut oficial el 16 de agosto. Star ofrecerá aventuras de 7 noches por el Caribe Oriental y Occidental con visitas al destino mejor valorado de Royal Caribbean, Perfect Day at CocoCay en las Bahamas.
August 2025 – Royal Caribbean’s newest icon of vacations, Star of the Seas arrived in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, ahead of its official debut on August 16. Star will deliver 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean adventures with stops to Royal Caribbean’s top-rated destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.

Agosto de 2025 - El nuevo ícono de vacaciones de Royal Caribbean, Star of the Seas, llegó a Puerto Cañaveral (Orlando), Florida, antes de su debut oficial el 16 de agosto. Star ofrecerá aventuras de 7 noches por el Caribe Oriental y Occidental con visitas al destino mejor valorado de Royal Caribbean, Perfect Day at CocoCay en las Bahamas.
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