Star of the Seas - Eastern Caribbean: St. Thomas & Samaná
This Star of the Seas routing from Port Canaveral trades the usual St. Maarten call for Samaná on the Dominican Republic's lush northeast peninsula, pairing it with Charlotte Amalie and a full day at Perfect Day at CocoCay. It's the Icon-class experience with an off-the-beaten-path port most megaships skip.
Price Range
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Mid-Range
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Ship Details — Star of the Seas
View full Star of the Seas detailsYear Built
2025
Tonnage
248,663 GT
Passengers
5,610
Crew
2,350
Decks
20
Class
Icon Class
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What Travelers Say About Star of the Seas
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Star of the Seas sailing. Based on 620 discussions.
Star of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's second Icon-class ship and co-holder of the world's-largest-cruise-ship title, and travelers consistently describe it less as a ship than a floating resort town. The eight-neighborhood design - from the greenery of Central Park to the thrill decks of Thrill Island - gives it a theme-park energy, and the consensus from early sailings is that it lives up to the hype as long as you arrive expecting crowds and pounding energy rather than a quiet week at sea.
What People Love
- Entertainment lineup is a genuine standout - Back to the Future: The Musical and the AquaDome dive shows draw repeat mentions as the best productions at sea
- Eight-neighborhood layout spreads 5,600+ guests surprisingly well - travelers report rarely waiting for food or drinks outside peak events
- Category 6 is the largest waterpark at sea, with six full-size slides that keep kids occupied for entire sea days
Common Complaints
- It is a genuinely crowded ship when everyone gathers - sailaway, headliner shows and holiday sailings can exceed 7,000 passengers
- Noise is a recurring complaint - music around the pools and Promenade often runs at nightclub volume all day
- As a newer ship some crew are still learning their roles, and service consistency lags veteran ships like Harmony