Star Princess Officially Delivered to Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) has officially taken delivery of its newest vessel, Star Princess, during a handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The vessel is the second Sphere-Class ship in Princess' fleet and the 17th ship overall.
The 177,800-ton ship can accommodate 4,300 guests and features over 1,500 balcony staterooms. Star Princess offers 30 dining and bar venues, including exclusive amenities like The Sanctuary Collection. The ship will begin its inaugural 11-day Western Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona on October 4, 2025, followed by Caribbean voyages from Ft. Lauderdale starting November 7, 2025, and later an Alaska season.
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) ha ufficialmente preso in consegna la sua nave più recente, Star Princess, durante una cerimonia di consegna presso lo stabilimento Fincantieri a Monfalcone, in Italia. La nave è la seconda di tipo Sphere-Class nella flotta di Princess ed è la 17ª imbarcazione in tutto.
La nave da 177.800 tonnellate può ospitare 4.300 ospiti e dispone di oltre 1.500 suite con balcone. Star Princess offre 30 ristoranti e locali, tra cui servizi esclusivi come The Sanctuary Collection. La nave inizierà la sua crociera inaugurale di 11 giorni nel Mediterraneo occidentale da Barcellona il 4 ottobre 2025, seguita da viaggi nei Caraibi da Ft. Lauderdale a partire dall'11 novembre 2025, e successivamente una stagione in Alaska.
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) ha recibido oficialmente su nave más nueva, Star Princess, durante una ceremonia de entrega en el astillero Fincantieri en Monfalcone, Italia. El buque es el segundo de la clase Sphere en la flota de Princess y el 17º barco en total.
El buque de 177.800 toneladas puede alojar a 4.300 pasajeros y cuenta con más de 1.500 camarotes con balcón. Star Princess ofrece 30 restaurantes y bares, incluyendo comodidades exclusivas como The Sanctuary Collection. El barco comenzará su crucero inaugural de 11 días por el Mediterráneo Occidental desde Barcelona el 4 de octubre de 2025, seguido de cruceros por el Caribe desde Ft. Lauderdale a partir del 7 de noviembre de 2025, y posteriormente una temporada en Alaska.
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL)는 Monfalcone, 이탈리아의 핀칸티에리 조선소에서 인도식을 갖고 새 선박 Star Princess의 인도를 공식적으로 발표했습니다. 이 선박은 Princess의 함대에서 두 번째 Sphere-Class로 전체 선박 중 17번째입니다.
무게 177,800톤의 이 선박은 4,300명의 승객을 수용할 수 있으며 1,500채 이상 발코니 객실을 보유하고 있습니다. Star Princess는 The Sanctuary Collection과 같은 독점 편의시설을 포함해 30개의 다이닝 및 바 공간을 제공합니다. 이 선박은 2025년 10월 4일 바르셀로나에서 시작하는 11일 서유럽 지중해 크루즈로 첫 항해를 시작하고, 이후 11월 7일부터 포트 로더데일에서 카리브해 여정을 시작하며, 이후 알래스카 시즌으로 이어집니다.
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) a officiellement réceptionné son nouveau navire, Star Princess, lors d'une cérémonie de remise des moteurs au chantier Fincantieri à Monfalcone, en Italie. Le navire est le deuxième de la classe Sphere dans la flotte de Princess et le 17e navire au total.
Le navire de 177 800 tonnes peut accueillir 4 300 passagers et compte plus de 1 500 cabines avec balcon. Star Princess propose 30 restaurants et bars, y compris des équipements exclusifs comme The Sanctuary Collection. Le navire commencera son croisière inaugurale de 11 jours dans l'Ouest Méditerranéen au départ de Barcelone le 4 octobre 2025, suivie de voyages dans les Caraïbes depuis Ft. Lauderdale à partir du 7 novembre 2025, puis d'une saison en Alaska.
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) hat offiziell die Lieferung ihres neuesten Schiffes Star Princess erhalten, während einer Übergabezeremonie im Fincantieri-Werk in Monfalcone, Italien. Das Schiff ist das zweite Sphere-Class-Schiff in der Flotte von Princess und das 17. Schiff insgesamt.
Das 177.800-Tonnen Schiff kann 4.300 Gäste aufnehmen und verfügt über mehr als 1.500 Balkonkabinen. Die Star Princess bietet 30 Dining- und Bar-Standorte, darunter exklusive Annehmlichkeiten wie die The Sanctuary Collection. Das Schiff wird seine erstmalige 11-tägige Westmediterrane Kreuzfahrt von Barcelona am 4. Oktober 2025 beginnen, gefolgt von Karibikreisen ab Ft. Lauderdale ab dem 7. November 2025 und später einer Alaska-Saison.
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) استلمت رسميًا سفينتها الأحدث، Star Princess، خلال حفل التسليم في حوض بناء السفن فِنكانتييري في مونفالكوني، إيطاليا. السفينة هي ثاني سفينة من فئة Sphere في أسطول Princess والسفينة السابعة عشرة بشكل عام.
يمكن أن تستوعب السفينة 177,800 طن وتستضيف 4,300 راكب وتضم أكثر من 1,500 غرفة تتمتع بشرفة. تقدم Star Princess 30 مطعمًا وبارًا بما في ذلك مرافق حصرية مثل The Sanctuary Collection. ستبدأ السفينة رحلتها الافتتاحية لمدة 11 يومًا في غرب المتوسط من برشلونة في 4 أكتوبر 2025، تليها رحلات الكاريبي من فورت لودرديل ابتداءً من 7 نوفمبر 2025، ثم موسم ألاسكا لاحقًا.
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) 已正式接收其最新船舶 Star Princess，在意大利蒙法尔科内的芬坎提耶里船厂举行交船仪式。该船是 Princess 航线中第二艘 Sphere-Class 船，合计为第17艘船。
这艘重达 177,800 吨 的船可以容纳 4,300 名乘客，并拥有超过 1,500 间带阳台的舱房。Star Princess 提供 30 个餐饮及酒吧场所，其中包括独家设施如 The Sanctuary Collection。该船将于 2025 年 10 月 4 日从巴塞罗那开启其首次 11 天西地中海邮轮，随后从 2025 年 11 月 7 日起在 Ft. Lauderdale 开始加勒比海之旅，稍后再进入阿拉斯加季。
- Addition of a new 177,800-ton vessel expanding fleet capacity with 4,300 guest accommodation
- Strategic deployment across premium routes including Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Alaska seasons
- Premium amenities including The Sanctuary Collection and 30 distinct dining venues
- Over 1,500 balcony staterooms providing higher-margin accommodation options
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Insights
Star Princess delivery strengthens Princess Cruises' fleet capacity, boosting CCL's revenue potential with premium offerings targeting higher-margin customers.
The official delivery of the Star Princess, Carnival Corporation's second Sphere-Class vessel, marks a significant fleet expansion for Princess Cruises. At
This delivery is particularly notable for its focus on high-yield offerings. The introduction of "The Sanctuary Collection" exclusive spaces indicates Princess is pursuing the luxury-within-mass-market strategy that has proven successful for competitors like Royal Caribbean. These premium spaces command significantly higher per-passenger revenue and typically deliver superior margins compared to standard accommodations.
The vessel's deployment strategy is textbook revenue optimization: beginning with premium-priced Mediterranean sailings during shoulder season, transitioning to high-demand Caribbean routes during winter, followed by the lucrative Alaska market. This deployment maximizes year-round yield by targeting peak seasonal pricing in each region.
With 1,500+ balcony staterooms, Star Princess is configured to capture higher per-cabin revenue than older vessels with more interior rooms. The diverse venue mix (30 dining and bar locations) also positions the ship to maximize onboard spending, which typically accounts for
For CCL investors, this delivery represents not just capacity growth but strategic positioning in higher-yield segments that should contribute positively to fleet-wide revenue metrics and potentially improve operating margins as the vessel reaches optimal operational efficiency.
Handover Ceremony at Fincantieri Shipyard Marks Completion of Second Sphere-Class Newbuild
MONFALCONE,
The Star Princess handover ceremony was attended by Gus Antorcha, President of Princess Cruises; Star Princess Captain Gennaro Arma; Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri; Biagio Mazzotta, President and Chairman of Fincantieri; Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of the Fincantieri Merchant Ships Division; Cristiano Bazzara, Director of the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, and local government officials. The ceremony signifies the official transfer of the ship from Fincantieri to Princess, marking the completion of construction and the beginning of final preparations ahead of its inaugural sailings.
"Today is a proud moment for Princess as we welcome the new Star Princess to our incredible fleet," said Gus Antorcha, Princess Cruises President. "This remarkable vessel is a testament to the innovation and craftsmanship of our long-standing partners at Fincantieri, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to the shipbuilding team for bringing our newest ship to life."
With her 1,600 crew now onboard preparing to welcome the first guests, Star Princess will depart the shipyard and sail to
The 177,800-ton, 4,300-guest Star Princess - sister to the award-winning Sun Princess - will feature 30 distinct dining and bar venues, curated entertainment and activity offerings. Unique to Star Princess and Sun Princess is The Sanctuary Collection, an elevated private escape at sea with access to an exclusive restaurant; the Sanctuary Club, a tranquil, adults-only pool deck; and thoughtfully curated amenities that set a new standard for luxury at sea.
With over 1,500 balcony staterooms, guests will enjoy panoramic views from the privacy of their own rooms. Standout venues include The Dome, a next-generation relaxation and entertainment space; The Arena, Princess' most technologically advanced theater yet; The Piazza, the architectural centerpiece of the ship with its dramatic curves, floor-to-ceiling windows, and sweeping ocean vistas; and Spellbound by Magic Castle, the captivating speakeasy experience born from a collaboration with the famed
On October 4, 2025, Star Princess will debut in the scenic Mediterranean, sailing roundtrip from
Voyages are available for booking now at https://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/ships/st-star-princess.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company's website at www.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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