The largest cruise ship in the world that’s anticipated to become the crown jewel of Royal Caribbean’s sprawling fleet will be docking in Florida before it departs on its first-ever voyage in late August.
The “Star of the Seas” ship, complete with 20 decks and a mind-boggling capacity for 5,000 passengers, set sail from its construction port in Finland on Thursday and is set to arrive at Florida’s Port Canaveral on Aug. 15, according to its website.
The ship is set to embark on its maiden voyage on Aug. 31. In the meantime, staff at Port Canaveral are battening down the hatches as they prepare for the thousands of tourists it will attract.
After departing from the Orlando dock, the ship will make stops in the eastern and western ends of the Caribbean, including San Juan, St. Kitts, Cozumel and access to Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas.
Such luxury comes at a hefty price, though.
The cheapest ticket starts at $951 per person. The experience boasts a laundry list of activities free of extra charge, including access to the largest waterpark at sea and even a taste of Broadway through rotating performances of “Back to the Future: The Musical,” according to its website.
For the last 22 years, Royal Caribbean has been voted Best Overall by Travel Weekly readers.
