Royal Caribbean International has announced adjustments to its Star of the Seas schedule, impacting the debut and initial sailings.
- The original maiden voyage set for August 17, 2025, has been postponed due to delivery delays.
- Construction at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland is cited as a reason for the delay.
- Affected guests have alternatives, including rebooking or moving to a new inaugural date.
- The new maiden voyage is scheduled for August 31, 2025, departing from Port Canaveral.
In a recent announcement, Royal Caribbean International revealed that the debut and initial sailings of its new ship, Star of the Seas, have been rescheduled. The inaugural voyage, initially planned for August 17, 2025, has been postponed due to unforeseen delays in the ship’s delivery timeline.
The Star of the Seas, currently under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, is now expected to join Royal Caribbean’s fleet later than initially anticipated. The delay impacts the first two scheduled sailings, leading to the cancellation of both the August 17 and August 24, 2025 cruises.
Guests who were booked on these cancelled sailings are being provided with options to ease the impact of this change. They are being offered the choice to rebook their vacation aboard a different vessel within the fleet or to transfer their reservation to the newly scheduled inaugural sailing of Star of the Seas on August 31, 2025.
Royal Caribbean has communicated these updates to both guests and travel partners, ensuring that all involved parties are informed of the revised schedule. The first sailing will depart from Port Canaveral, marking a fresh start for the much-anticipated new addition to their fleet.
The delay in Star of the Seas’ delivery and its inaugural sailings is a strategic adjustment by Royal Caribbean in response to construction timelines.
