Royal Caribbean·Star of the Seas

Star of the Seas - Western Caribbean & Perfect Day

4.7(72 reviews)
via U.S. News · Jul 2026
|7 Nights|4 Ports|2 Sea Days

The Western Caribbean rotation pairs Perfect Day at CocoCay with three ports on the Yucatan-Honduras corridor: Costa Maya, Roatan and Cozumel. It's the itinerary to pick for Mayan ruins and reef snorkeling rather than beach-bar hopping.

FamiliesAdventure SeekersFirst-Time Cruisers

Price Range

$$$

Premium

DeparturePort Canaveral, Florida
Dress CodeSmart Casual
MealsIncluded
WiFiPaid

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Ship Details — Star of the Seas

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Year Built

2025

Tonnage

248,663 GT

Passengers

5,610

Crew

2,350

Decks

20

Class

Icon Class

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

Category 6 waterpark with six waterslides
AquaDome with aerial and dive shows
Crown's Edge skywalk thrill ride
FlowRider surf simulator
Absolute Zero ice-skating arena
Surfside family neighborhood
Central Park open-air garden neighborhood
The Pearl kinetic sphere on the Royal Promenade
Chill Island with four pools
Hideaway suspended infinity pool
Cloud 17 adults-only retreat
Swim & Tonic swim-up bar
40+ restaurants, bars and lounges
Back to the Future: The Musical production show
Lost Dunes escape room
Rock-climbing wall

Cruise Highlights

Perfect Day at CocoCay's Thrill Waterpark and Oasis Lagoon
Mayan ruins and beach clubs at Costa Maya
World-class snorkeling on Roatan's Mesoamerican reef
Cozumel's Chankanaab park and San Miguel waterfront

About the Ship

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
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