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Travel Weekly
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She's coming out: Diana Ross named godmother of Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas
Do you know where you're going to? Star of the Seas will be Diana Ross' destination this August, as the legendary singer will serve as the Royal Caribbean ship's godmother. "I am truly honored to join the Royal Caribbean family," Ross said. "Having spent years of creating beautiful music and memories and bringing people together from all over the world, this feels like a perfect continuation of my journey, as godmother of Star of the Seas." Ross will attend the ship's naming ceremony, for which details have yet to be announced. Star of the Seas, sister ship of Icon of the Seas, will sail year-round from Port Canaveral. "We couldn't imagine a more fitting godmother for Star than Diana Ross, who is a true icon known for creating music that transcends generations while celebrating life and bringing people together," said Royal Caribbean International president Michael Bayley. "We can't wait to welcome Ms. Ross, our guests and crew to celebrate the arrival of Star this August."
Travel Weekly
2 days ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Royal Caribbean schedules a fourth preview cruise for Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International is offering yet another opportunity to be amongst the first to experience Star of the Seas. There will be a fourth showcase sailing before the ship's maiden voyage, and it will depart Port Canaveral on Aug. 16. The four-night cruise will visit Perfect Day at CocoCay like the previously announced showcase sailings. The date of the latest short cruise is nearly the same date as the originally scheduled maiden voyage, which had been Aug. 17. In February 2024, Royal Caribbean pushed back the Star's maiden cruise to Aug. 31, anticipating a delay in the ship's delivery. Star of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's second Icon-class ship. It will sail weeklong Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral in its first season. The ship cleared its sea trials last month and is in the final stages of construction at the Meyer Turku yard in Finland.
The Independent
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
First look: Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas begins sea trials – here's everything we know so far
Royal Caribbean's latest Icon class cruise ship has begun sea trials as it prepares to launch this summer. The brand's newest vessel, Star of the Seas, is due to start hosting passengers from August 2025 on Caribbean sailings. The 5,610-capacity ship has touched water for the first time after it entered the sea trials phase of its construction in Turku, Finland. Over 11 days, more than 2,000 experts are testing everything from how the ship moves through the open water to engine performance and how it copes under pressure. The Royal Caribbean ship is being tested at speeds of up to 25 knots before entering the final phase of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku. Star of the Seas' maiden voyage is scheduled for 31 August around the western Caribbean for a week, departing from Port Canaveral, Florida. Cruise fares start at £1,289 per person. There are also shorter showcase sailings beforehand, including a three-night round-trip from Port Canaveral on 20 August that visits Royal Caribbean's private island, CocoCay, in the Bahamas, with fares starting from £796 per person. The vessel is the sister ship to Icon of the Seas, currently the world's largest cruise ship. With a gross tonnage of 248,633, Star of the Seas will be the same size as Icon. Passengers will find similar features to Icon of the Seas, such as an ice-rink, rock climbing wall, giant waterparks and slides on board, as well as 40 bars and restaurants to choose from. These include the Surfside neighbourhood, which features pools and arcades for the kids and bars for the adults. The ship is welcoming three new foodstands to its AquaDome Market, serving smoky pulled pork and beef brisket, Southeast Asian regional favourites such as pad thai and panang curry and South American staples including empanadas and arepas. There will also be a refreshed speciality Lincoln Park Supper Club on board, serving intimate meals with live entertainment on a 1930s Chicago-inspired theme. In the evening, passengers can enjoy the acrobatic Torque show in the AquaDome and watch the Back to the Future Musical in the Royal Theatre. You may even meet Star's on-board chief dog officer (CDO), Sailor, who lives on the ship.
Forbes
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Royal Caribbean To Launch Nostalgic Chicago Supper Club Concept This Summer
Cruising has seen a lot of elevation over the years, and that's especially since in their fine dining programs, as stereotypical midnight buffets of yesteryear have been replaced by celebrity chef restaurants and innovative fine dining concepts. The latest innovation will be debuting this summer on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas. Inspired by a classic Chicago supper club, Lincoln Park Supper Club promises to elevate what we expect from a cruise ship dining experience. Lincoln Park Supper Club will debut this summer. The debut of Lincoln Park Supper Club on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas has inspiration dating back nearly a century, and a lot of that will be seen in the finer details of the dining experience. "The vacation brand has spent months crafting this intimate and elevated dining experience. This will be one of many specialty dining options onboard and we're excited for it to come to life," said Linken D'Souza, SVP of Global Food & Beverage at Royal Caribbean International, in an email. According to D'Souza, the sophisticated supper club concept first debuted on Icon of the Seas in January 2024 with Empire Supper Club. This was a a premium New York City-inspired dining experience, in which musical performances were paired with cocktails and dinner. The latest supper club concept takes that to a new level. "With the success of Empire, we wanted to replicate the same ambiance for guests, on Star, with a similar but unique take— rooted in next-level dining and an intentionally curated atmosphere," said D'Souza, who said Lincoln Park Supper Club will be a nod to early 1900s Chicago luxury, style and cuisine. "The Lincoln Park Supper Club draws inspiration from acclaimed venues such as The Pump Room and Chez Paree club," said D'Souza. D'Souza says at Lincoln Park Supper Club, guests can expect an upscale experience with multiple courses and creative cocktails paired with live musical performances. While the cocktail menu is still in development, D'Souza says the dinner pairing will include appetizers like crab ravioli dressed in a champagne beurre blanc – "a celebration of Chez Paree, a 1930s Chicago supper club known for its glamorous atmosphere and mob connections," according to D'Souza, and a main choice of lamb served with morel and chanterelle mushrooms and mustard seed – this is "a salute to The Pump Room: an iconic Chicago establishment," according to D'Souza. Finally, the dessert will include a 1898 Palmer House Brownie – an interpretation of the classic treat honoring Chicago's Palmer House, the birthplace of the brownie. Lincoln Park Supper Club will debut on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas in August 2025.
Travel Weekly
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Travel Weekly
Royal Caribbean reveals new dining and entertainment for Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean on Tuesday revealed details about new entertainment and dining aboard Star of the Seas, the line's second Icon-class ship debuting this August. Like sister Icon of the Seas, the Star will have a supper club concept. The upcoming one, Lincoln Park Supper Club, will have a Chicago theme (the Empire Supper Club on the Icon has an old New York theme). Royal Caribbean said the specialty restaurant "will serve up a multicourse dining journey inspired by 1930s Chicago." Royal Caribbean said live jazz music will be paired with "sophisticated cocktails and curated dishes that nod back to iconic dining spots in the Windy City, from the Chez Paree nightclub to the famed Pump Room." At the AquaDome Market, a food hall exclusive to the Icon class, there will be five food stands -- three of them new. One will serve smoked pulled pork and beef brisket. Another will feature Southeast Asian dishes like pad thai and beef panang, and another South American specialties like empanadas and arepas. The Star of the Seas will debut on Aug. 20, departing on a preview cruise from Port Canaveral. Photo Credit: Royal Caribbbean New AquaTheater shows Also in the AquaDome neighborhood, the AquaTheater will have a new show: "Torque." Royal Caribbean describes it as "a revved-up aqua show featuring athletic artists, synchronized swimmers, dancers and slackliners for an action-packed show of thrilling stunts, cutting-edge tech and immersive visuals." Also in the AquaTheater will be "Pirates & Mermaids," combining dance, artistic swimming and diving, all set to a "comedic vibe." Royal Caribbean said the pirates meet the mermaids, "culminating in a heartwarming lesson about the true treasure of life." At the Absolute Zero ice arena, "SOL" will star Royal Caribbean's largest ice-skating cast. The all-new ice show follows the sun's path, complete with "mind-blowing stunts and visuals," says Royal Caribbean. An all-new Royal Caribbean production, "Create" will be performed at the Royal Theater. Royal Caribbean said the show follows the "soul-searching journey of a curious robot, KRE-8 -- harnessing song, dance and visual arts." Royal Caribbean previously announced the the Star's headline show will be "Back to the Future: The Musical." The line said the shows songs will be played by the largest orchestra at sea, and that the audience can anticipate "surprise Royal Caribbean twists." The Star of the Seas will debut on Aug. 20, sailing a preview cruise from its homeport, Port Canaveral.
