Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

38Beats 1% of ships

Dining

97Top 4% of ships

Entertainment

78Top 24% of ships

Activities & Thrills

97Top 2% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

97Top 1% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 97/100

Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 97/100

Strong Dining — scores 97/100

Mega-ship scale — 248,663 gross tons

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Worth Knowing

Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 38/100

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Fewer crew per guest — about 3.1 guests to each crew member

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineRoyal Caribbean International

Ship NameStar of the Seas

Maiden voyage16 August 2025

Physical

Year Built2025

BuilderMeyer Turku, Finland

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

248,663 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

364.83 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

48.48 m

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks18

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew2,350

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

3.1

Total Cabins2,805

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins48

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

5,610

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

Amenities

Restaurants40+ dining and drink venues across 8 themed neighborhoods, including Giovanni's Italian Kitchen, Chops Grille, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, Empire Supper Club, Main Dining Room, Sorrento's Pizza, and Pearl Cafe

Restaurants - Paid10

Restaurants - Included17

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar (USD)

Total Pools7

- Pools - General Access5

- Pools - Adults Only2

Water Playground/Splash ParkYes

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs9

- Hot Tubs - General Access9

WiFiYes

Bars/Lounges25

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

Movie TheatreYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkYes

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallYes

Water SlideYes

Water Sports PlatformYes

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaThe Hideaway (adults-only suspended infinity pool deck)

Special AmenitiesThrill Island waterpark with 6 record-breaking waterslides, Absolute Zero ice-skating arena, Central Park with live plants, AquaDome with the largest waterfall at sea transforming into AquaTheater, 8 themed neighborhoods, FlowRider surf simulator

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$18.50

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Tipping Expected?Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

C6HS3

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9829942

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

311001551

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Nassau, Bahamas