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Princess Cruises officially took delivery of Star
Princess today at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The ceremony
marked the completion of construction and the formal transfer of the vessel to
the cruise line. Attendees included Princess Cruises President Gus Antorcha,
Captain Gennaro Arma, Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero, and local
officials.
“Today is a proud moment for Princess as we welcome
the new Star Princess to our incredible fleet,” said Gus Antorcha. “This
remarkable vessel is a testament to the innovation and craftsmanship of our
long-standing partners at Fincantieri.”
Ship highlights
At 177,800 tons with capacity for 4,300 guests, Star
Princess is the 17th ship in the fleet and sister to Sun Princess. Features
include:
·
The Sanctuary Collection: an adults-only retreat with exclusive dining
and pool deck.
·
The Dome: a glass-enclosed relaxation and entertainment venue.
·
The Arena: Princess’ most technologically advanced theater.
·
The Piazza: a dramatic, curved atrium with floor-to-ceiling sea views.
·
Spellbound by Magic Castle™: a speakeasy-style entertainment concept.
The ship offers more than 1,500 balcony staterooms and
30 dining and bar venues, supported by 1,600 crew.
Itinerary launch
Star Princess departs the shipyard for Barcelona to
begin her maiden voyage on October 4, 2025, an 11-day Western Mediterranean
sailing. She will then reposition to Fort Lauderdale for a Caribbean season
starting November 7, before transiting the Panama Canal to Alaska for her
inaugural summer season.
Image
Credit: © Princess Cruises
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