by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 1:30 PM ET, Fri April 19, 2024
Princess Cruises and shipbuilder Fincantieri announced their decision to postpone the delivery of the second Sphere Class ship, the Star Princess, on April 19 following a review of remaining construction milestones.
The ship’s nine first sailings are currently canceled, and impacted guests will be given the option to rebook on any other itinerary onboard the same ship or another ship or cancel and receive a full refund. Travel advisors who have booked guests on the ship who have already paid in full will still receive their commissions for the booked cruises.
The ship’s delivery date was originally July 29, 2025, but has since been moved to September 26, 2025.
The new inaugural sailings of the Star Princess will be roundtrip voyages from Barcelona. One such is the 11-day Mediterranean voyage on October 4, 2025, and a 7-day itinerary on October 15. Additionally, on October 22, the ship will offer one 14-day transatlantic crossing before it begins its Caribbean season in Fort Lauderdale.
These bookings open on April 30, 2024.
"Despite our collective dedication and relentless pursuit to deliver the ship in late July, it has become evident that additional time is required to ensure the Star Princess is delivered to the highest standards expected by our guests," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises.
The Star Princess is the second in the new Sphere Class ships. Its sister ship, the Sun Princess, debuted this February and offers new experiences like The Dome, a first-of-its-kind geodesic feature, and The Sphere, a suspended glass piazza at the center of the ship.
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