Star Princess is docked at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 10, 2025. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
The Dome entertainment venue on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess is set to begin its debut Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades, seen here during a media tour on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
The shuffleboard court on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
The Piazza on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
The Crown Grille on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
The Americana Cafe on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Artwork outside the Umai Teppanyaki restaurant on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Star Princess godparents Matthew and Camila McConaughey watch video of a massive bottle of tequila used to christen Princess Cruises’ new ship during a ceremony at Port Everglades on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
The Love by Britto restaurant on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
The Catch by Rudi on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Crooners on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
The Love by Britto restaurant on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
O’Malley’s Irish Pub on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria restaurant on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Sanctuary restaurant on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria restaurant on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
The Butcher’s Block by Dario restaurant on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Sanctuary restaurant on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Umai Teppanyaki restaurant on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
The Butcher’s Block by Dario restaurant on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
The Butcher’s Block by Dario restaurant on board Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess seen here during a media tour in Port Everglades on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Dancers and singers perform during the christening ceremony for Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess during a ceremony at Port Everglades on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Star Princess godparents Matthew and Camila McConaughey christened Princess Cruises’ new ship during a ceremony at Port Everglades on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Courtesy/Princess Cruises)
Star Princess godparents Matthew and Camila McConaughey watch video of a massive bottle of tequila used to christen Princess Cruises’ new ship during a ceremony at Port Everglades on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
A massive bottle of Pantalones tequila, a brand owned by ship godparents Matthew and Camila McConaughey, was used to christen Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess during a ceremony at Port Everglades on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Courtesy/Princess Cruises)
A massive bottle of Pantalones tequila, a brand owned by ship godparents Matthew and Camila McConaughey, was used to christen Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess during a ceremony at Port Everglades on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Courtesy/Princess Cruises)
A massive bottle of Pantalones tequila, a brand owned by ship godparents Matthew and Camila McConaughey, was used to christen Princess Cruises’ new ship Star Princess during a ceremony at Port Everglades on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Courtesy/Princess Cruises)
Princess Cruises’ Star Princess completed sea trials in the Adriatic Sea from Aug. 9-12. The ship is heading to Florida for the winter sailing season. (Courtesy Princess Cruises)
Princess Cruises’ Star Princess is the second Sphere-class ship set for a debut in 2025. (Courtesy/Princess Cruises)
Princess Cruises put on a preview of its theatrical production “Meridian” on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. The show will debut on the Star Princess, which will make its way to Port Everglades in the fall. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Becky Thompson-Foley, Princess Cruises’ head of global entertainment, introduces a preview of its theatrical production “Meridian” on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. The show will debut on the Star Princess, which will make its way to Port Everglades in the fall. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Cruises put on a preview of its theatrical production “Meridian” on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. The show will debut on the Star Princess, which will make its way to Port Everglades in the fall. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)
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Star Princess is docked at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 10, 2025. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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Princess Cruises sailed its 17th ship Star Princess into Port Everglades to begin its first Caribbean sailing season.
The vessel is the second in Princess’ Sphere class, and sister ship to 2024’s Sun Princess.
























































