COURTESY Princess Cruises: FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August 13, 2025) – Princess Cruises’ extremely anticipated second Sphere-Class ship, the beautiful Star Princess, which is at the moment being constructed by Fincantieri, has reached a significant milestone with the profitable completion of its sea trials. The ship is on observe to welcome its first company on October 4, 2025, crusing the scenic Mediterranean from Barcelona.
Solar Princess will characteristic 30 distinct eating and bar venues, elevated leisure and exercise choices, and opulent lodging, together with Sanctuary Assortment suites, mini-suites and balcony rooms, every providing a personal getaway with unique facilities, areas and rooms.
Throughout these remaining sea trials from August 9–12, Star Princess departed the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, for the Adriatic Sea, the place the vessel accomplished a complete sequence of exams, together with steering, navigation methods, and propulsion. Because the second ship within the Princess fleet powered by liquefied pure gasoline (LNG), Star Princess represents a big step ahead in decreasing emissions.
To optimize each energy effectivity and maneuverability, the vessel is fitted with two Azipod propulsion items, offering 360 diploma thrust for each ahead and reverse motion, together with 4 massive controllable pitch bow thrusters, enabling exact lateral maneuvering.
Star Princess Captain Gennaro Arma, a 27-year veteran with Princess Cruises and chief of the Sphere-Class newbuild web site workforce, oversaw the ocean trials. He now heads a workforce of 1,600 devoted crew members because the ship enters its remaining part of outfitting.
“We confidently led Star Princess by sea trials,” mentioned Captain Arma. “Because the proud chief of our latest vessel, I’m extraordinarily impressed with the ship’s navigation capabilities and maneuverability. With the ultimate countdown underway, my unimaginable teammates and I can’t wait to welcome company aboard for unforgettable adventures this fall.”
At the moment below remaining development at Fincantieri, the 177,800-ton, 4,300-guest Star Princess – sister to the award-winning Solar Princess – will characteristic 30 distinct eating and bar venues, elevated leisure and exercise choices, and opulent lodging, together with Sanctuary Assortment suites, mini-suites and balcony rooms, every providing a personal getaway with unique facilities, areas and rooms.
With over 1,500 balcony staterooms, company will get pleasure from panoramic views from the privateness of their very own rooms. Standout venues embody The Dome, a next-generation rest and leisure house; The Enviornment, Princess’ most technologically superior theater but; The Piazza, the architectural centerpiece of the ship with its dramatic curves, floor-to-ceiling home windows, and sweeping ocean vistas; and Spellbound by Magic Citadel®, the fascinating speakeasy expertise born from a collaboration with the famed Hollywood icon, The Magic Citadel.
Star Princess will debut with a wealthy inaugural season that includes sailings to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Panama Canal, and Alaska. Voyages can be found for reserving now.
Judi Cohen – TravelingJudi
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