Royal Caribbean has officially picked up and delivered Ocean StarThis is its next ship at the idol-level level after nearly two years of construction at the Meyer Turku Shipyard in Finland. The ship is scheduled to debut from Port Canaveral, Florida (Orlando) this August.
More than 1,250 crew members and partners gathered in a water park on board to mark handovers. Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean President and CEO Michael Bayley and Meyer Turku CEO Casimir Lindholm recognize the team behind the building at hand – from engineers to designers, they bring Ocean Star life.
“deliver Ocean Star It marks another bold step forward in the Royal Caribbean Group's journey to reimagine the future of the holiday. Star Idol classes are symbols of innovation, imagination and our relentless focus on the possibility of providing extraordinary experiences, ultimately creating memorable memories for millions of families and vacationers, said Jason Liberty, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group: “We are proud to bring our next vacation experience with our valuable partners with Me Yereyer turku.
Delivery marks the formal transfer of ownership from Meyer Turku to the Royal Caribbean and highlights key engineering milestones, including installations of glass and steel and six record-breaking water slides. Ocean Star The final dress will be soon from Turku to Cádiz, Spain, before launching a 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruises that include the perfect day in Cococay in the Bahamas.
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“We are proud to welcome Ocean Star Royal Caribbean Royal and CEO Michael Bayley said: “To the way we continue to revolutionize the family and adventurers’ vacation, Royal Caribbean Royal said: “It’s a real team effort, so many talented people gather to make the new Icon class vacation a reality, it’s a real team effort, and we’re excited to debut this incredible achievement at the Celebrity Celebrity in August. ”
Ocean Star The largest resort in the Caribbean will be doubled, with eight neighborhoods with over 40 dining, drinking and entertainment options. Highlights include:
- Thrill Island -Category 6 is home to the largest water park on the sea, with six record slides; Crown edge, hybrid riding 154 feet above the ocean. Plus mobile surf simulator and rock climbing wall.
- Chill Island – A three-story pool area with four pools including the largest Royal Bay on the sea. Swimming bar, live music and lime and coconut bar are thoroughly figured out.
- surf – A family-friendly community with splash areas for kids, a relaxing adult pool, and year-round dining at Surfside restaurant and Pier 7.
- Aquadome – An Oceanview space with high-tech water sports camera, nighttime playback, and dining options like hooked seafood, rye and beans, as well as the Aquadome Market.
- Hide – A 135-foot place on the water with an infinity pool, DJ, bar, whirlpool and panoramic view.
Other outstanding features include a remodeled Royal Promenade with views of the landing, as well as the world's largest sculpture of dynamic art, a lush Central Park with over 30,000 plants, and a banquet club in Lincoln Park. Guests can stay in an upgraded suite on four decks with a private sun deck and a two-story coastal kitchen.
Star It is the third LNG-powered vessel in the Royal Caribbean Sea, including sustainable technologies such as waste heat recovery and coastal power compatibility. It supports the brand’s goal of launching a net-zero cruise ship by 2035. Next icon ship, The Legend of the Oceanscheduled for 2026.
The Royal Caribbean is also expanding its destination offerings, including Royal Beach Club Paradise Island (2025), Royal Beach Club Cozumel (2026), Mexico’s Perfect Mexico (2027), and the new private destination for South Pacific LELEPA (2027).
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