Princess Cruises and Fincantieri to Postpone Delivery of Star Princess

Princess Cruises and shipbuilder Fincantieri have announced the mutual decision to postpone the delivery of the next Sphere Class ship, Star Princess.

Following a comprehensive review of the remaining construction milestones, Princess and Fincantieri have elected to adjust the ship's delivery date from July 29, 2025 to September 26, 2025. This change will result in the cancellation of the nine inaugural sailings of Star Princess. 

“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 new inaugural sailings of Star Princess will sail roundtrip from Barcelona. They will include an 11-day Mediterranean voyage on October 4, 2025, and a 7-day Mediterranean voyage on October 15, 2025, that precede a 14-day transatlantic crossing to Fort Lauderdale on October 22, 2025, for the ship’s first Caribbean season. These three newly announced cruises will open for sale on April 30, 2024.

Guests booked on any of the canceled voyages will be given three options: book any Princess cruise worldwide (including onboard Star Princess), sister ship Sun Princess, or any other Princess Cruises ship. Those who elect to rebook will receive future cruise- and onboard credits (depending on the cruise they select). Guests will also have the option to cancel and receive a full refund of the cruise fare.

Star Princess is set to be the second in the new Sphere Class of ships. Sister ship Sun Princess debuted in February, delivering an evolution of the brand with new eye-catching architectural spectacles like The Dome and the suspended glass Sphere Piazza at the center of the cruise ship.

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