Princess Cruises revealed the name of its second Sphere Class cruise ship – Star Princess, which will sail an inaugural season of Mediterranean voyages when she debuts in August 2025.
Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, Star Princess joins Sun Princess as the largest ships ever built for Princess at 175,500 tonnes and carrying 4,300 guests. The new ship is built on a platform that is distinctly different and unique to Princess, designed to embrace the Princess heritage while more dynamic, outward views.
Star Princess will be 20% larger than any of the line’s existing ships with a number of new spaces such as:
- The Dome, a transformational entertainment venue inspired by the terraces of Santorini;
- the next-level Piazza featuring a glass sphere
- the “see it to believe it” Princess Arena, a configurable, technologically-advanced main theatre that allows Princess to produce a variety of innovative entertainment concepts
- a majestic dining room positioned aft of the ship to deliver unforgettable wake views.
This second Sphere Class ship will also offer a number of features including an array of exciting new food and beverage concepts; a magnificent, expanded casino; a two-story Lotus Spa, entertainment headlined by Cirque Éloize and expanded accommodations options, including the new Reserve and Signature Collections.
Star Princess also will showcase the exclusive Princess Medallion service that extends Princess’ and will be the second in the Princess fleet to be powered by LNG fuel technology and also is being built with the most advanced sustainable innovations available.
Star Princess debuts 04 August 2025, sailing a nine-day Inaugural Italy & Greece roundtrip voyage from Rome (Civitavecchia), featuring the destinations of Corfu, Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini and Naples (for Capri and Pompeii), followed by a variety of 9- and 10-day cruises sailing from Rome, Athens or Trieste (Venice) that visit idyllic coastal ports. Star Princess cruises go on sale with the larger Europe 2025 programme release on 01 June 2023.
“There’s much to be admired about Star Princess – her sleek, eye-catching design, spacious interiors, and of course, the remarkable views of the sea and sky, just like the features found on Sun Princess that have prompted cruise lovers to snap up inaugural year bookings,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises.
Further details about Star Princess including dining, entertainment, onboard amenities and future itineraries will be shared in the coming months. Ship information and images can be found at https://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/ships/st-star-princess/.
