Princess Cruises · Sphere Class

Star Princess: ship guide

The newest Princess ship: glass Piazza sphere, the Arena and the Sanctuary Collection.

Best for: Cruisers who want the newest Princess ship with Alaska from Seattle, Caribbean from Florida and the option of the all-inclusive Sanctuary Collection. Sails from Seattle, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Port Canaveral in 2026 and 2027.

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Star Princess
Star Princess
177,800gross tons
4,300guests at double occupancy
1,600crew
21decks
2025entered service
1,133 ftlong
2,157staterooms

About Star Princess

Star Princess is the second Sphere Class ship and the newest in the Princess fleet, sailing her inaugural cruise from Barcelona on October 4, 2025. At 177,800 gross tons with 2,157 staterooms and 4,300 guests at double occupancy, she is a near twin of Sun Princess and shares the design that defines the class: a three-deck Piazza wrapped in a glass sphere, the shape-shifting Princess Arena theater, The Dome with its indoor-outdoor pool and stage, and a three-level main dining room.

Star Princess leans into the Sanctuary Collection, Princess’s ship-within-a-ship for 80 suites, 123 mini-suites and a dozen premium balconies, with its own Sanctuary Restaurant, Sanctuary Club pool deck and Signature Suite Lounge. Elsewhere she adds Princess’s largest casino, the SkyDeck sports court and track, celebrity-chef venues from Dario Cecchini, Makoto Okuwa and Rudi Sodamin, and the Spellbound by Magic Castle speakeasy.

In 2026 Star Princess runs her first Alaska season with weekly Inside Passage cruises from Seattle, repositions through the Panama Canal in October, then spends the 2026 to 2027 winter in Fort Lauderdale on 7 to 14 night Caribbean cruises, including Princess’s first call at Celebration Key on November 1, 2026. Spring 2027 brings Mexican Riviera cruises from Los Angeles, a second Seattle Alaska season and a winter 2027 to 2028 move to Port Canaveral. She suits couples and families who want the newest hardware Princess has.

  • The Piazza, a three-deck glass sphere with ocean views on every side
  • Princess Arena, a theater that reconfigures into three layouts, with the shows Illuminate, Meridian and Viva La Música
  • The Dome, a glass-enclosed indoor-outdoor pool and stage
  • Sanctuary Collection suites and mini-suites with their own restaurant, club and lounge
  • Three-level main dining room with Aurora and Celestial dining rooms
  • Wake View infinity pool and five pools in all
  • SkyDeck sports court with pickleball and basketball plus a jogging track
  • Spellbound by Magic Castle magic and cocktail speakeasy

Staterooms and suites

Interior

Approximately 136 to 145 sq ft with the Princess Luxury Bed; the lowest-priced way to sail a brand-new ship for guests who spend their days in the Piazza, the Dome and ashore.

Oceanview

Approximately 212 sq ft with a picture window, a small category on this ship for guests who want daylight without a balcony.

Balcony

Cove Balconies on the lower decks run about 179 to 279 sq ft, Deluxe Balconies about 235 sq ft with a sofa, and Premium Deluxe Balconies carry a larger balcony; more than 1,000 balcony staterooms make this the core category on Star Princess.

Mini-Suite

Standard Mini-Suites of about 303 sq ft with a separate sitting area, Cabana Mini-Suites of about 329 sq ft with a private cabana space on the balcony, and Cabana Deck Mini-Suites of about 389 sq ft that open onto a shared deck.

Sanctuary Collection Suites and Mini-Suites

All 80 suites (Sky Suite about 1,262 sq ft, Grand Suite about 636, Vista Suite about 446, Signature Suite about 304), all 123 Sanctuary Mini-Suites and 12 Sanctuary Balconies; guests get the Princess Premier package, the Sanctuary Restaurant, the adults-only Sanctuary Club pool deck and, for suites, the two-story Suite Lounge and a suite experience manager.

Star Princess deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 21 plan

Deck 21

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Star Princess

Wheelhouse Bar
Wheelhouse Bar
Wake View Terrace
Wake View Terrace
Umai Teppanyaki
Umai Teppanyaki
Umai Hot Po
Umai Hot Po
Ticket Booth
Ticket Booth
The Shops of Princess
The Shops of Princess
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary
The Promonade
The Promonade
The Piazza
The Piazza
The Peacock Theater
The Peacock Theater
The Mix
The Mix
The Eatery
The Eatery

Dining on Star Princess

Main Dining Room (Aurora and Celestial)Included

Three-level dining room with traditional seating in Aurora on Deck 6 and anytime dining in Celestial on Deck 7.

The EateryIncluded

Princess’s reimagined buffet with chef-led stations, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Americana DinerIncluded

Casual American classics in a diner setting on Deck 9.

The Promenade and Lido venuesIncluded

Grill, pizza by the slice, tacos, salads and ice cream around the Promenade and pool decks, plus Coffee & Cones.

International CaféIncluded

Piazza coffee bar with pastries, sandwiches and desserts around the clock.

Crown GrillSpecialty

Princess’s signature steakhouse with aged beef, chops and seafood.

Sabatini’s Italian TrattoriaSpecialty

Multi-course Italian dinners with handmade pasta.

The Catch by RudiSpecialty

Seafood restaurant from chef Rudi Sodamin.

The Butcher’s Block by DarioSpecialty

Family-style Tuscan feast from butcher Dario Cecchini.

Makoto Ocean, Umai Teppanyaki and Umai Hot PotSpecialty

Sushi and Japanese dishes from Makoto Okuwa, plus teppanyaki and hot pot tables; Love by Britto is a specialty restaurant designed with artist Romero Britto, and Alfredo’s Pizzeria and O’Malley’s Irish Pub are casual dining venues with a charge, included with Princess Plus and Premier.

Entertainment and activities

  • Production shows Illuminate, Meridian and Viva La Música in the Princess Arena
  • The Dome, a glass-domed pool venue that becomes a show space at night
  • Spellbound by Magic Castle, a magic bar and theater from Hollywood’s Magic Castle
  • Princess Live! studio shows, the Piazza and Movies Under the Stars
  • Princess’s largest casino, including a new non-smoking area
  • Five pools and nine hot tubs including the Wake View infinity pool
  • SkyDeck sports court, jogging track and splash pad
  • Two-story Lotus Spa, Lotus Salon, fitness center and wellness studio

Families and who it suits

Firefly Park (ages 3 to 7), Neon Grove (8 to 12) and The Underground teen lounge (13 to 17) run supervised programs, little ones from six months can use the play area with a parent during Family Play Times, and 100 connecting staterooms help families stay together.

Best for: Cruisers who want the newest Princess ship with Alaska from Seattle, Caribbean from Florida and the option of the all-inclusive Sanctuary Collection.

Sails from: Seattle, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Port Canaveral · Regions: Alaska, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera

Star Princess questions we answer every day

How big is Star Princess?
Star Princess measures 177,800 gross tons, is 1,133 feet long and has 21 decks. She carries 4,300 guests at double occupancy in 2,157 staterooms with a crew of about 1,600, making her, with sister Sun Princess, the largest class of ship Princess has built. She entered service on October 4, 2025 from Barcelona.
What is the difference between Star Princess and Sun Princess?
They are near twins in the Sphere Class with the same Piazza sphere, Arena, Dome and three-level dining room. Star Princess adds the SkyDeck sports court, an expanded casino, new venues like Umai Hot Pot and a Sanctuary Collection that covers every suite and mini-suite. The ships sail different regions, so pick by itinerary first.
Where does Star Princess sail in 2026 and 2027?
Alaska Inside Passage cruises roundtrip from Seattle through September 2026, a Panama Canal repositioning in October, then 7 to 14 night Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale for winter 2026 to 2027 with calls at Celebration Key. In April 2027 she sails the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles before a second Seattle Alaska season, and moves to Port Canaveral for winter 2027 to 2028.
What is the Sanctuary Collection on Star Princess?
It is a ship-within-a-ship for all 80 suites, all 123 mini-suites and 12 premium balconies. Guests receive the Princess Premier package with specialty dining, premium drinks and Wi-Fi, dine in the private Sanctuary Restaurant and relax at the adults-only Sanctuary Club pool deck. Suites add the two-story Suite Lounge and a suite experience manager.
Which staterooms are best on Star Princess?
Deluxe Balconies give the most room for the money with a sofa and about 235 sq ft, Cabana Mini-Suites add a private outdoor cabana, and Sanctuary Mini-Suites are the entry point to the Sanctuary Collection. Cove Balconies on lower decks sit close to the water and are popular with couples. Families should look at the 100 connecting staterooms.
What is included in the fare on Star Princess?
The main dining room, The Eatery, Americana Diner, the Promenade and Lido grills, International Café, theater and Dome shows, pools, the SkyDeck and the kids and teen clubs are all included. Specialty restaurants, casual dining venues, drinks and Wi-Fi are extra or bundled with Princess Plus or Premier. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Princess allows it, something you will not get booking direct.

Facts checked against Princess Cruises: Star Princess, Princess Cruises: Star Princess Fact Sheet, Princess Cruises: Sanctuary Collection, Princess Cruises: Caribbean and Panama Canal 2027-28 news release on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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