🍴Included
Main Dining Room
Complimentary multi-course dinner.
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☎Find the right ship, call nowStar of the Seas is part of Royal Caribbean's fleet, built to the Icon class. Below are the verified basics; sailings, itineraries, cabins and the current rate change constantly, one call to a specialist confirms exactly what's open for your dates and the best rate our partners can offer.
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Ship classIcon
Entered service2025
Guests5,610
Gross tonnage248,663
Every figure here traces to a published source and is re-checked on our normal schedule. Anything we haven't confirmed shows as a gap rather than a guess.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250The ship at a glance
The second Icon Class ship, which debuted from Port Canaveral in August 2025, carrying the class's eight neighborhoods, seven pools and Category 6 waterpark with its own new-to-the-fleet entertainment lineup.
Who it's for
Built as 'the ultimate family vacation' for multi-generational families and thrill-seekers, the family-focused Surfside neighborhood and Splashaway Bay for little ones, Category 6 and Crown's Edge for daredevils, and adults-only Hideaway and Cove pools for grown-ups.
Where & when it sails
Caribbean, ex-Orlando (Port Canaveral), year-round since debut Aug 2025; 7-night alternating Eastern & Western Caribbean, every sailing calling at Perfect Day at CocoCay.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250Food & dining
23 places to eat, 11 included in your fare, 12 specialty.
🍽️Included
Windjammer
Complimentary all-you-can-eat buffet.
🍽️Included
Surfside Eatery
Family buffet in the Surfside neighborhood.
☕Included
Park Cafe
Casual breakfast and lunch counter in Central Park.
🍽️Included
AquaDome Market
Food hall with made-to-order stands including sandwiches and crepes.
🍴Included
Basecamp
Complimentary casual eatery in Thrill Island.
🍴Included
Surfside Bites
Grab-and-go family bites.
🍴Included
El Loco Fresh
Complimentary fresh Mexican.
🍴Included
Sorrento's
Complimentary pizza.
☕Included
Pearl Cafe
Coffee and toasted sandwiches on the Royal Promenade.
🍴Included
Sprinkles
Ice cream and soft serve.
🍴Extra
Lincoln Park Supper Club
1930s-inspired multi-course dinner-and-show with live jazz, new to Star of the Seas.
🥩Extra
Chops Grille
Signature steakhouse.
🍣Extra
Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
Interactive teppanyaki and sushi.
🍴Extra
Izumi in the Park
Casual walk-up sushi in Central Park.
🦐Extra
Hooked Seafood
Upscale New England-style seafood.
🍝Extra
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Italian dining and wine bar.
🍴Extra
Celebration Table
Exclusive private group dining.
🍫Extra
Desserted
Desserts and shakes in Thrill Island.
🍺Extra
Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
Sports bar with pub fare and arcade.
🍴Extra
Pier 7
Boardwalk-style eatery.
🍴Extra
Coastal Kitchen
Suite-guest restaurant.
🍴Extra
The Grove
Suite-guest dining and sun-deck venue.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250Things to do
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Category 6
The largest waterpark at sea, with six record-breaking waterslides.
✨
Crown's Edge
Skywalk, ropes course and thrill ride combined, 154 feet above the ocean.
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FlowRider
Surf simulator.
✨
Adrenaline Peak
Rock climbing wall.
✨
Lost Dunes
Mini-golf course.
⛳
Sports Court
Basketball and sports court.
✨
Laser Tag: Rise of Poseidon
Themed laser tag experience.
🏊
Royal Bay Pool
The largest pool at sea, with in-water loungers and a live band, in Chill Island.
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The Cove Pool
Pool with a disappearing edge and in-water loungers.
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Cloud 17
Adults-focused infinity pool.
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The Hideaway
Suspended, adults-only infinity pool.
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Swim & Tonic
Swim-up bar in the pool.
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Ice Skating
Open sessions at the Absolute Zero ice arena.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250Entertainment & nightlife
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Back to the Future: The Musical
Full Broadway production staged in the main theater.
🎭
Absolute Zero
Ice-skating spectacular arena with high-tech productions.
🎭
AquaTheater show
AquaDome production with a 55-foot waterfall and high divers.
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H2Whoa!
High-tech water performance.
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Lou's Jazz 'n Blues
Live jazz and blues ensemble venue.
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Dueling Pianos
Interactive sing-along piano bar.
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Music Hall
Multi-deck live-music and nightlife venue.
🎭
Boleros
Latin-themed dance lounge.
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Comedy Club
Stand-up comedy venue.
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Spotlight Karaoke
Karaoke bar.
Kids, teens & families
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Surfside
Family neighborhood with pool, carousel and kid-friendly eateries.
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Splashaway Bay
Kids' aquapark with slides and sprayers.
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Playscape
Indoor creative-play space for children.
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Adventure Ocean
Kids club with interactive games and age-based programming.
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Social020
Teens-only lounge with gaming, karaoke and movies.
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Laser Tag: Rise of Poseidon
Family and teen laser-tag arena.
Districts & zones
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Thrill Island
Adventure neighborhood with Category 6 (the largest waterpark at sea), Crown's Edge 154 feet above the ocean, FlowRider and Lost Dunes mini-golf.
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Chill Island
Three-deck pool neighborhood home to four of the ship's seven pools, including Royal Bay, the largest pool at sea, and the Swim & Tonic swim-up bar.
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Surfside
Family-focused neighborhood with a pool, carousel and family dining.
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Central Park
Open-air garden neighborhood with live music and al-fresco dining.
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The Hideaway
Adults-only retreat built around a suspended infinity pool.
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Royal Promenade
Two-story social hub with floor-to-ceiling ocean views, The Pearl kinetic art sculpture, and 15-plus restaurants, bars and lounges.
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Suite Neighborhood
Exclusive enclave for suite guests with private amenities including The Grove and Coastal Kitchen.
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AquaDome
Glass-and-steel crown of the ship housing the AquaTheater and AquaDome Market food hall.
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