Tag: Star of the Seas

A new era of iconic vacations begins as Royal Caribbean officially welcomes Star of the Seas

Chris Cardona
Star of the Seas Delivery

Royal Caribbean has officially welcomed Star of the Seas, the second groundbreaking Icon Class ship, following its completion at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. With keys now in hand, the ship is set for its highly anticipated August debut from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, promising an elevated family vacation experience. The official handover was celebrated in a ceremony on board the ship’s AquaTheater, bringing together over 1,250 crew members and partners, along with leadership from Royal Caribbean Group and Meyer Turku. This event marked the culmination of immense hard…

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Diana Ross Named as Godmother of Star of the Seas

Chris Cardona
Star of the Seas - Godmother Diana Ross

Royal Caribbean has announced that legendary musical icon Diana Ross will be the official godmother of the Star of the Seas, the revolutionary Icon Class ship debuting in August 2025. Ms. Ross, whose music has inspired generations, will lead the naming ceremony for this newest family vacation option, which will sail from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, and feature stops at the highly-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. A Time-Honored Tradition As godmother, Ms. Ross will uphold a cherished maritime tradition, bestowing good fortune and safekeeping upon the ship,…

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Top New Cruise Ships Arriving in 2025

Chris Cardona

It’s time for the annual Talking Cruise guide to The Top New Cruise Ships in 2025. This year we’re highlighting our Top 8 picks of the latest and greatest.   The 2025 lineup of new ship builds will offer tons of variety in design, purpose and features and we’re certain you’ll find at least one that you can’t wait to board. Norwegian Aqua Norwegian Cruise Line Launching: March 2025 Ship Class: 3rd Prima Class Ship Home-Port: Southampton, United Kingdom: Miami, Florida: Port Canaveral, Florida: New York, New York Size: 156,300…

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