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IMO: 9829942

Star of the Seas

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Star of the Seas — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Icon-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
248,663
Length (FT / M)
1,197 / 364.83
Beam (FT / M)
159 / 48.48
Decks (Passenger / Total)
18 / 20
Shipyard
Meyer Turku, Turku, Finland
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Kellie Gerardi
LNG Powered
Yes
Build Cost
$2,300,000,000
Class Sisters: Icon of the Seas

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2025

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9829942
MMSI
311001551
Call Sign
C6HS3
Classification Society
DNV
Former Names
ICON 2, Meyer Turku NB-1401
Hull / Yard Number
NB 1401
Maiden Voyage
16 August 2025
Maximum Draft
9.4 m (30.8 ft)
Maximum Beam
66 m (216.5 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
5,610
Maximum Capacity
7,600
Total Crew
2,350
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.39:1
Space Ratio
44.32

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
7
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
9
Waterslides
6
Bars & Lounges
20
Complimentary Dining Venues
10
Specialty Dining Venues
5
À la Carte Dining
4
Elevators
22*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric (LNG dual-fuel) with azimuthing pods
Fuel Type
LNG (dual-fuel, also distillate)
Azipod Units
3
Installed Power
89.3 MW (119,753 hp)
Propulsion Power
60 MW (80,461 hp)
Maximum Speed
22 Knots
Engine Configuration
3x Wartsila 14V46DF (16,030 kW) + 3x Wartsila 12V46DF (13,740 kW)

Logistics

Cruising Speed
22 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 3
Elevator Banks
Forward
forward atrium
Aft
aft atrium
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Smoking permitted in designated sections of the casino during operating hours; the casino has both smoking and non-smoking areas with visible signage. Policy varies by departure country: no casino smoking on UK/Australia-departure sailings; no non-smoking section on China/Hong Kong-departure sailings.
  • Pool Deck (designated side)
    outdoor
    Location: Pool deck, designated seating/ashtray area on one side only (which side varies by ship/sailing and is announced via the onboard Cruise Compass, not pre-published)
    Smoking permitted only in the designated seating/ashtray area on one side of the pool deck; not permitted elsewhere on the pool deck, near food venues, the upper jogging track, or the Solarium.

Cabin Summary

Total: 2,813
ADA Compliant: 50
Suites
190
Balcony
1,814
Oceanview
274
Inside
535
The Apex Suite
Ultimate Family Townhouse
1,770 SQ FT

A three-level, 1,770-square-foot townhouse suite spanning decks 7 to 9 with its own indoor dry slide, cinema and karaoke room, a wraparound backyard patio with table tennis, and private access to the Surfside family neighborhood, served with Star Class Royal Genie service.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Royal Loft Suite2
  • Icon Loft Suite14
  • Owner's Suite8
  • Infinite Grand Suite6
  • Grand Suite10
  • Sunset Corner Suite10
  • Sunset Suite6
  • Junior Suite82
  • Surfside Family Suite42
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite10
Balcony
  • Ultimate Family Townhouse3
  • Family Infinite Ocean View Balcony78
  • Infinite Ocean View Balcony611
  • Ocean View Balcony908
  • Central Park View Balcony42
  • Surfside Family View Balcony172
Oceanview
  • Panoramic Ocean View12
  • Ocean View262
Inside
  • Interior535

Cabin details & Prodigy Picks on the ship overview →

Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Nursery
  • Waterpark
  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Observation Lounge
  • Escape Room

Thrills & Active

  • Ropes Course
  • Climbing Wall
  • Surf Simulator
  • Ice Skating Rink

Staterooms & Service

  • Butler Service
  • Ship-Within-a-Ship Suite Complex

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

World's largest cruise ship
largest
First facial-recognition staterooms
fleet first
Suspended infinity pool
unique
Category 6 waterpark
largest
Crown's Edge ropes/skywalk thrill course
top-deck attraction
FlowRider surf simulator
top-deck attraction
Adrenaline Peak rock climbing
top-deck attraction
Lost Dunes mini-golf
top-deck attraction
The Hideaway suspended infinity pool
top-deck attraction
Cloud 17 adults pool
top-deck attraction
AquaDome with AquaTheater
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Category 6 - the waterpark at sea with six record-setting waterslides in Thrill Island
  • The Hideaway - a beach-club neighborhood built around a suspended infinity pool
  • AquaDome - a glass-domed entertainment venue with a 55-foot waterfall and the AquaTheater
  • The Pearl - a kinetic art installation anchoring the reimagined Royal Promenade
  • Absolute Zero - a multi-deck ice arena staging the skating show Sol
  • Lincoln Park Supper Club - a Chicago-themed dinner-and-show supper club unique to Star
  • Surfside - an enhanced family neighborhood with a carousel, Splashaway Bay and family dining

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Main Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 3-5
    Multi-level complimentary main dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Windjammer Cafe
    marketplace_buffet
    Location: Deck 14
    Casual complimentary buffet with global stations
  • Surfside Eatery
    family_buffet
    Location: Deck 7
    Complimentary casual buffet in the Surfside family neighborhood
  • AquaDome Market
    food_hall
    Location: Deck 15
    Complimentary fast-casual food hall with multiple made-to-order stations
  • El Loco Fresh
    mexican
    Location: Deck 15
    Complimentary Mexican counter - tacos, burritos and a salsa bar
  • Sorrento's Pizza
    pizzeria
    Location: Deck 5
    Complimentary New York-style pizzeria on the Royal Promenade
  • Park Cafe
    cafe_deli
    Location: Deck 8
    $ extras
    Complimentary made-to-order salads, panini and the signature roast-beef sandwich in Central Park
  • Pearl Cafe
    grab_and_go
    Location: Deck 5
    $ extras
    Complimentary grab-and-go cafe - toasted sandwiches, salads and sweets
  • Surfside Bites
    snack_counter
    Location: Deck 7
    Complimentary quick-bite counter in the Surfside family neighborhood
  • Sprinkles
    ice_cream
    Location: Deck 7
    Complimentary ice-cream and frozen-yogurt counter
Specialty Dining
  • Chops Grille
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 8
    Signature surcharge steakhouse
  • Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
    italian
    Location: Deck 8
    Surcharge Italian trattoria with wood-fired pizza and a wine bar
  • Hooked Seafood
    seafood
    Location: Deck 15
    Surcharge New England-style seafood and raw bar
  • Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
    japanese
    Location: Deck 6
    Surcharge Japanese hibachi and made-to-order sushi
  • Lincoln Park Supper Club
    supper_club
    Location: Deck 6
    An eight-course tasting menu with beverage pairings and live entertainment
  • Celebration Table
    celebration_table
    Location: Deck 8
    Private prix-fixe group dining experience
  • Chef's Table
    chefs_table
    Location: Deck 8
    Surcharge multi-course wine-paired dinner experience
Exclusive Dining
  • Coastal Kitchen
    suite_restaurant
    Location: Deck 17
    Tuscan-Californian restaurant exclusive to suite guests and top-tier loyalty members (complimentary)
  • The Grove
    suite_restaurant
    Location: Deck 17
    Suite-exclusive al fresco Mediterranean dining (complimentary)
À la Carte Dining
  • Starbucks
    coffee_shop
    Location: Deck 5
    Surcharge Starbucks coffee shop on the Royal Promenade
  • Desserted Milkshake Bar
    milkshake_bar
    Location: Deck 7
    Surcharge over-the-top milkshake bar
  • Izumi in the Park
    sushi_window
    Location: Deck 8
    Surcharge grab-and-go sushi window in Central Park
  • Pier 7
    beachside_bites
    Location: Deck 7
    Surcharge casual beachside bites in the Surfside neighborhood
Bars & Nightlife
  • 1400 Lobby Bar
    lobby_bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Central lobby bar in the Royal Promenade
  • Schooner Bar
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Nautical-themed piano bar
  • Boleros
    latin_lounge
    Location: Deck 6
    Latin-themed lounge and late-night club
  • Music Hall
    live_music_club
    Location: Decks 3-4
    Two-deck live-music hall and nightclub
  • Dueling Pianos
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Interactive dueling-pianos bar in The Pearl
  • Lou's Jazz 'n Blues
    jazz_bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Intimate jazz and blues club
  • Bubbles
    champagne_bar
    Location: Deck 8
    Sparkling-wine and champagne bar in Central Park
  • Trellis Bar
    garden_bar
    Location: Deck 8
    Open-air garden bar in Central Park
  • Casino Bar
    casino_bar
    Location: Deck 4
    Bar serving the main casino floor
  • Crown Lounge
    loyalty_lounge
    Location: Deck 6
    Loyalty-tier lounge with a private bar
  • Suite Lounge
    suite_lounge
    Location: Deck 16
    Suite-guest-exclusive lounge with a private bar
  • The Attic
    comedy_lounge
    Location: Deck 6
    Comedy and karaoke lounge with a full bar
  • Thorne & Thistle
    pub
    Location: Deck 8
    English-style pub
  • Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
    sports_bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Sports bar and arcade with wall-to-wall screens
  • The Lime and Coconut
    pool_bar
    Location: Decks 15-16
    Multi-level Caribbean pool bar with live music
  • Swim & Tonic
    swim_up_bar
    Location: Deck 16
    The largest swim-up bar at sea, in the Thrill Island/Chill area
  • Basecamp Bar
    outdoor_bar
    Location: Deck 16
    Outdoor adventure bar in the Thrill Island neighborhood
  • Cantina Fresca
    outdoor_bar
    Location: Deck 15
    Poolside cantina bar on Chill Island
  • The Hideaway Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 15
    Bar serving The Hideaway suspended-pool area
  • The Lemon Post
    family_bar
    Location: Deck 7
    Bar in the Surfside family neighborhood
Pools & Aquatics
  • Royal Bay Pool
    main_pool
    Location: Deck 15
    Largest pool at sea, the central Chill Island pool
  • Cove Pool
    cove_pool
    Location: Deck 15
    Cove pool on Chill Island
  • The Hideaway Pool
    suspended_pool
    Location: Deck 15
    The first suspended infinity pool at sea, in the adults-friendly Hideaway
  • Cloud 17 Pool
    adults_pool
    Location: Deck 17
    Adults-only pool in the Cloud 17 retreat
  • Water's Edge Pool
    family_pool
    Location: Deck 7
    Family pool in the Surfside neighborhood
  • Chill Island Pools
    resort_pools
    Location: Decks 15-16
    Resort pool cluster across the Chill Island sun decks
  • Whirlpools
    whirlpools
    Location: Decks 15-18
    Nine guest whirlpools across the pool and Chill Island decks
  • Splashaway Bay
    kids_splash
    Location: Deck 7
    Kids' aqua-park splash zone
Active Recreation
  • FlowRider
    flowrider
    Location: Deck 16
    Stationary-wave surf simulator on Thrill Island
  • Adrenaline Peak
    rock_wall
    Location: Deck 16
    Signature rock-climbing wall
  • Lost Dunes
    mini_golf
    Location: Deck 16
    Mini-golf course
  • Sports Court
    multi_sport
    Location: Deck 17
    Outdoor multi-sport court
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
  • Category 6 Waterpark
    waterslide_complex
    Location: Decks 16-20
    The largest waterpark at sea - six record-breaking waterslides
  • Crown's Edge
    skywalk
    Location: Deck 16
    Part skywalk, part ropes course, part thrill ride suspended over the ocean's edge
Entertainment Venues
  • Royal Theater
    main_theater
    Location: Decks 4-5
    Main theater for Broadway-style production shows
  • Absolute Zero
    ice_arena
    Location: Decks 5-6
    The line's largest ice arena, hosting ice spectaculars
  • AquaDome
    aquadome
    Location: Deck 15
    Glass-domed venue crowning the ship with a waterfall and the AquaTheater
  • AquaTheater
    aqua_theater
    Location: Deck 15
    High-diving and acrobatic aqua shows in the AquaDome
  • Spotlight Karaoke
    karaoke_lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Karaoke venue with private rooms and a main stage
  • The Pearl
    kinetic_art
    Location: Decks 5-8
    Kinetic spherical art feature anchoring the Royal Promenade
Casino
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Full casino with slots and table games
Spa & Fitness
  • Vitality Spa
    spa
    Location: Decks 12-14
    Full-service spa with treatment rooms and thermal areas
  • To Dry For
    blow_dry_bar
    Location: Deck 14
    Blow-dry and beauty bar
  • Fitness Center
    gym
    Location: Decks 5-6
    State-of-the-art fitness center
Youth & Teen
  • Adventure Ocean
    youth_program
    Location: Deck 6
    Kids' club with age-grouped programming
  • Social020
    teen_lounge
    Location: Deck 6
    Teens-only hangout and lounge
  • Surfside
    family_zone
    Location: Deck 7
    Family neighborhood with kids' play, pools and eateries
Retail & Shopping
  • Royal Promenade Shops
    boutiques
    Location: Decks 5-6
    Duty-free boutiques and logo shops on the Royal Promenade
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Royal Promenade
    interior_promenade
    Location: Decks 5-6
    Interior promenade boulevard lined with bars, cafes and shops
  • Central Park
    open_air_park
    Location: Deck 8
    Open-air park neighborhood with live greenery, dining and bars
  • The Overlook
    viewing_lounge
    Location: Deck 14
    Forward observation perch with panoramic views

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-12