MIAMI — Royal Caribbean’s next Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas, has officially begun sea trials in the Baltic Sea, marking a major step toward its debut this August from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida.

Over an 11-day period, the ship is undergoing a comprehensive series of technical tests led by more than 2,000 professionals across naval architecture, engineering, navigation and design. The team will assess everything from manoeuvrability in open water to engine performance, covering hundreds of nautical miles before Star of the Seas returns to the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, for final outfitting.

Star of the Seas will deliver more Icon Class features first introduced by Icon of the Seas, including eight distinct neighbourhoods, a wide variety of dining and entertainment options, and family-friendly attractions such as record-breaking waterslides, seven unique pools and over 40 ways to dine, drink and be entertained.

When it launches in August 2025, Star of the Seas will operate seven-night Eastern or Western Caribbean itineraries, including calls to Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.

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