- Star Princess is the second Sphere-class ship from Princess Cruises and began sailing from Port Everglades for its winter 2025–2026 season.
- New features include a large enclosed sports court and a separate, non-smoking casino.
- The ship is family-friendly, with the Firefly Park kids club being highly praised by the reviewer’s son.
- The Ocean Medallion technology offers a key advantage, allowing families to track the location of their members via the Princess app at no extra charge.
A preview of the Star Princess, the second Sphere-class ship from Princess Cruises, was conducted during its initial three-day cruise from Port Everglades, Florida. The ship, which is now homeported in Fort Lauderdale for its winter 2025–2026 season, offers many features similar to its sister ship, Sun Princess, including the Dome, Spellbound, the Princess Arena, and a large Piazza.
Noteworthy additions specific to the Star Princess include a large, fully enclosed sports court designed for activities like basketball, pickleball, and soccer. The ship also features a separate, non-smoking casino, which occupies space previously used by a retail shop.
The ship is proving to be a positive option for families. The reviewer noted that his five-year-old son thoroughly enjoyed the kids club, Firefly Park (for ages three to seven). Accommodations are comfortable and well-equipped; a deluxe balcony cabin was described as roomy with a couch that converts into a bed and an abundance of power outlets (110V, USB, and USB-C). A standout operational feature is the Ocean Medallion technology, which allows parents to track their children’s locations on the ship via the Princess app, offering peace of mind and convenience, especially when the child is at the kids’ club. The crew received high praise for their personalized service, with multiple instances of staff members remembering guests from previous sailings.