By
Laura Hyde |
Royal Caribbean International’s newest Icon-class ship Star of the Seas has sailed into Port Canaveral in Florida for the first time.
Over 2,000 Royal Caribbean team members welcomed the second Icon-class vessel, which was delivered by Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku in July, to its new homeport on 9 August. Star of the Seas sailed past Jetty Park with a water cannon tugboat escort before docking at the port’s recently renovated Cruise Terminal 1.
Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas sailing into Port Canaveral in Florida
Star of the Seas will operate a series of showcase voyages before being christened by American singer Diana Ross at an official naming ceremony in the ship’s AquaTheater in the AquaDome neighbourhood on 20 August.
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The ship will then begin sailing seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, which include visits to the cruise line’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas arrived in Port Canaveral for the first time on Saturday 9 August