Star Princess Cruise: Hits, Misses, and My 4-Day Takeaway

Princess Cruises’ second Sphere-class ship, Star Princess, officially entered service in the US with her naming ceremony on November 6, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This was followed by a 3-day inaugural voyage to the Bahamas, and I was lucky enough to be onboard for it all. After four days onboard the 4,300-guest ship, I returned to life on land with a very positive impression of the ship. Design & Layout of the Ship Star Princess is a sizable ship. She comes in at 1,133-feet long, 200 feet tall, and 177,800 gross tons. She has 21 decks (just like her older sister, Su