Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas

92
SCORE
Activities & Thrills 97Pools & Relaxation 97Dining 97Entertainment 78Space & Comfort 38Value / Cost 38
Line
Royal Caribbean
Built
2025
Guests
5,610
Tonnage
248,663 tons
Length
364.83 m
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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
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 Line
Royal Caribbean International
Ship Name
Star of the Seas
Maiden voyage
16 August 2025

Physical

Year Built
2025
Builder
Meyer Turku, Finland
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
248,663 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
364.83 m88365
Width/Beam
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
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
20
Passenger Decks
18
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
2,350
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
3.114
Total Cabins
2,805
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
48
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
5,610487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
342128

Amenities

Restaurants
40+ 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 - Paid
10
Restaurants - Included
17
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar (USD)
Total Pools
7
- Pools - General Access
5
- Pools - Adults Only
2
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
9
- Hot Tubs - General Access
9
WiFi
Yes
Bars/Lounges
25
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
Yes
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
Yes
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
Yes
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
The Hideaway (adults-only suspended infinity pool deck)
Special Amenities
Thrill 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)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$18.50
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
18%
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6HS3
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9829942
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
311001551
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau, Bahamas
91.7
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Activities & Thrills 97
Pools & Relaxation 97
Dining 97
Entertainment 78
Space & Comfort 38
Value / Cost 38