Star Princess Named to Condé Nast Traveler's Prestigious 2026 Hot List
Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) announced that Star Princess was named to Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Hot List.
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Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) announced that Star Princess was named to Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Hot List. The 177,800-ton Sphere Class ship carries 4,300 guests, debuted October 2025, completed a Panama Canal transit, and will join Princess' largest Alaska season with eight ships, 180 departures, and visits to 19 destinations.
The recognition highlights the ship's design features including The Dome and the outward-facing Sphere and underscores Princess' focus on guest connection and experiential design.
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- Star Princess named to Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Hot List
- Largest Alaska season planned: 8 ships and 180 departures
- Star Princess is first Sphere Class to operate in Alaska
- Ship specs: 177,800 tons and capacity for 4,300 guests
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Key Figures
- Hot List year
- 2026
- Condé Nast Traveler Hot List recognition for Star Princess
- Hot List editions
- 30
- 30th edition of Condé Nast Traveler Hot List
- Star Princess tonnage
- 177,800 tons
- Sphere Class ship size
- Guest capacity
- 4,300 guests
- Star Princess passenger capacity
- Alaska ships 2026
- 8 ships
- Princess Cruises 2026 Alaska season fleet
- Alaska departures
- 180 departures
- 2026 Alaska season program
- Alaska destinations
- 19 destinations
- Ports and locations in 2026 Alaska program
- Debut date
- October 2025
- Star Princess entered service from Barcelona
Historical Context
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Seabourn opened 2028–2029 expeditions with 49 departures across 29 countries.
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Cunard announced Four Queens Liverpool event and related celebration voyages.
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Princess and Holland America pledged $175,000 to rebuild an Alaska Legion post.
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Star Princess completed its first Panama Canal transit in inaugural season.
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Carnival’s CSMART completed tests of the IHO S-100 navigation framework.
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Princess Cruises' Newest Sphere Class Ship Recognized Among the World's Best New Cruise Ships
Celebrating its 30th edition, the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List is curated by the publication's global editorial team and honors standout hotels, resorts, restaurants, and cruise ships that raise the bar for design, service, and sense of place within their first year of debut.
As Princess Cruises' newest Sphere Class ship, Star Princess represents a thoughtful evolution of the brand's signature guest experience, blending modern design with inviting spaces intentionally crafted to connect guests more meaningfully with the world around them. The Hot List recognition coincides with a series of recent milestone moments for the ship, including her first transit of the Panama Canal and preparations for her inaugural
"We're honored that Condé Nast Traveler has selected Star Princess for its 2026 Hot List," said Marie Lee, Princess Cruises Chief Marketing Officer. "With sweeping ocean views, seamlessly integrated public spaces, and design choices made with connection in mind, the ship brings guests closer to the destinations they discover—and to one another."
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More About Star Princess
The 177,800‑ton Star Princess, carrying 4,300 guests, debuted in October 2025 from
The Condé Nast Traveler Hot List recognition reinforces Princess Cruises' continued focus on delivering meaningful travel experiences through attentive service, inspired design, and a deep respect for the destinations it visits.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting princess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the
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