Royal Caribbean has announced that, in July 2025, Star of the Seas will be arriving at Port Canaveral, Florida.

According to Royal Caribbean, this remarkable new ship will claim the title of the "world's largest cruise ship."

But larger doesn’t necessarily mean more people. While it will carry a record number of passengers, its size has more to do with spaces for families to have fun while onboard.

Port Canaveral is becoming Florida’s premier cruise port.

The Port Authority has been working diligently to enhance and expand its facilities to accommodate the increasing number of cruisers departing from Central Florida.

We have to acknowledge the competition that Star of the Seas presents for other ships, including Disney Cruise Line, which is also bringing new ships to Orlando (Port Canaveral).

Port Canaveral will be the home port to the world’s newest, largest, and most family-centered cruise ships, like the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, Utopia of the Seas, and Wonder of the Seas.

Port Canaveral is less than an hour away from the theme parks and Orlando International Airport.

Although the Star of the Seas is still under construction in Finland, it is expected to make Port Canaveral its home once it is completed in 2025.

Bookings for Star of the Seas go on sale on December 5, 2023. If you have booked a cruise with me before, you know that I recommend booking as early as possible to get the best fares. Cruises typically increase in price once sales begin.