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Yep, we were at the announcement by John Padgett in Southampton. The flashing star pendant handed out beforehand was a bit of a giveaway lol

 

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Here is the Carnival Corp Press Release:

 

 

May 12, 2023 1:00 PM EDT

 

A Star is Born - Princess Cruises Names Second Sphere Class Ship STAR PRINCESS

 

Newest Princess Ship from Princess is a Cruise Lover's Dream, Sails Inaugural 2025 Mediterranean Season

 

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, the most iconic cruise line in the world, today revealed the name of its second, sensational Sphere Class cruise ship – Star Princess, which will sail an inaugural season of Mediterranean voyages when she debuts in August 2025.

Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, Star Princess joins Sun Princess as the largest ships ever built for Princess at 175,500 tons and carrying 4,300 guests. The new ship is built on a platform that is distinctly different and unique to Princess, designed to simultaneously embrace the Princess heritage while celebrating the romance of the sea by offering more dynamic, outward views.

 

While 20 percent larger than any of the line's existing ships, Star Princess design retains the more intimate settings Princess is known for, with a number of new and incredibly ground-breaking spaces such as:  

 

  • The Dome, a transformational entertainment venue inspired by the terraces of Santorini;
  • the next-level Piazza featuring a glass sphere
  • the "see it to believe it" Princess Arena, a configurable, technologically-advanced main theater that allows Princess to produce a variety of innovative entertainment concepts; and
  • a majestic dining room positioned aft of the ship to deliver unforgettable wake views.

 

This second Sphere Class ship will also offer a number of spectacular features with an array of exciting new food and beverage concepts; a magnificent, expanded casino; a two-story Lotus Spa; and mesmerizing entertainment headlined by Cirque Éloize. 

 

Guests also will love the expanded accommodations options with luxurious staterooms and suites, including the new Reserve and Signature Collections. 

 

Star Princess also will showcase the exclusive Princess Medallion service that extends Princess' leadership position in delivering exceptional personalized experiences.

 

The new ship will be the second in the Princess fleet to be powered by LNG fuel technology and also is being built with the most advanced sustainable innovations available.

Star Princess debuts August 4, 2025, sailing a nine-day Inaugural Italy & Greece roundtrip voyage from Rome (Civitavecchia), featuring the destinations of Corfu, Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini and Naples (for Capri and Pompeii), followed by a variety of 9- and 10-day cruises sailing from Rome, Athens or Trieste (Venice) that visit idyllic coastal ports. Star Princess cruises go on sale with the larger Europe 2025 program release on June 1, 2023.

 

"There's much to be admired about Star Princess - her sleek, eye-catching design, spacious interiors, and of course, the remarkable views of the sea and sky, just like the features found on Sun Princess that have prompted cruise lovers to snap up inaugural year bookings," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "We've carefully designed these ships to feel familiar to our guests yet significantly advanced with lots of exceptional new and expanded experiences to embrace and explore." 

 

Princess' first Star Princess ship initially launched in 1988 as Sitmar Fair Majesty. With the merger of Sitmar Cruises into Princess, she then entered service as Star Princess in 1989, and was christened by legendary actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn. The second Star Princess launched in 2002, as the third Grand-Class vessel playing an instrumental role in the evolution of the brand with popular offerings like Anytime Dining, the only dining program in the industry at the time to give guests freedom to dine where, when and with whom they wish. 

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Well now to wait till June 1st for reservations to open.Although I have cruised to all the ports planned for the inaugural cruise, I intend to book this inaugural.The intinerary and time of year is perfect. Intend to book the same stateroom I booked on the Sun Princess for her Sept 14 2024 sailing.

I truly loved the original Star Princess.....let’s see how this much bigger princess does.....exciting and new.

As Janet Edwards use to say....Ciao for now 🍸

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14 minutes ago, voljeep said:

How readily available is this 'LNG' fuel?

While not answering your question directly, I sense a concern as to does using LNG limit where these ships can go.

 

My understanding is that the marine engines that burn LNG are dual-fuel and can also burn bunker oil. As long as the Sphere Class ships have tanks for oil as well, we're good.

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24 minutes ago, startedwithamouse said:

Which do we think will be sold next?

The Grand has nothing scheduled after April of '25. Maybe Celestyal Cruises would buy? They've been shopping for a 2K+ passenger ship with balconies.

Long time rumor has been that the Caribbean Princess will transfer to P&OAU someday. The ship shows itineraries in August '25, the furthest out Princess shows.

That said, Princess has been known to simply sell a ship suddenly and leave thousands upset in their plans. So, better to say, it will happen when it happens.

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21 minutes ago, mtnesterz said:

The Grand has nothing scheduled after April of '25. Maybe Celestyal Cruises would buy? They've been shopping for a 2K+ passenger ship with balconies.

Long time rumor has been that the Caribbean Princess will transfer to P&OAU someday. The ship shows itineraries in August '25, the furthest out Princess shows.

That said, Princess has been known to simply sell a ship suddenly and leave thousands upset in their plans. So, better to say, it will happen when it happens.

Yeah, and two of the oldest ships. Surprised Coral is still around. 

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17 minutes ago, startedwithamouse said:

Yeah, and two of the oldest ships. Surprised Coral is still around. 

They need Panamax ships to use the old locks and for world cruises. Someday, they will need to be replaced, of course. But I hope Princess doesn't stop cruising to smaller, remote ports and longer itineraries that can only be, or best be served by smaller ships. 

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1 minute ago, nini said:

Let me guess... and the third one will be called the Moon Princess.

It'll be fine as long as they don't carry the astronomical theme too far and end up with Uranus Princess.

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2 minutes ago, Sea Hag said:

It'll be fine as long as they don't carry the astronomical theme too far and end up with Uranus Princess.

 

LOL! Unfortunately, it is OFTEN not pronounced correctly.

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Just now, VibeGuy said:

Seems tacky to name a new ship after one that had a catastrophic accident with a loss of life.  But that’s just me. 

I thought the same thing. I like the name, but it's kinda tarnished. Like a bad omen waiting to be fulfilled.

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