Princess Cruises
Tour Princess Cruises' newest ship, Star Princess
Updated Oct. 13, 2025, 6:02 p.m. ET

The Star Princess sits docked in Civitavecchia, Italy on its inaugural sailing. USA TODAY was invited to be among the first to experience the new ship.
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The Lido Deck sits nearly empty as guests enjoy a port day in Naples, Italy on Star Princess. At night, movies play on the big screen.
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Naples is seen through a pool framed by hot tubs on the Star Princess' Wake View Terrace on Deck 8.
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Guests can swim in and out of The Dome on Deck 17 of the Star Princess.
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A Candlelight Concert floods The Dome with warm light on the Star Princess.
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A wheelchair lift ensures that any guest can participate in shows where audience members are invited onstage on Star Princess.
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Windows and balconies lines the aft of the Star Princess.
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Guests can take in views without facing winds head on, in this forward lounge space on Star Princess.
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Windows wrap the heart of the Star Princess in a glass Sphere.
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Guests take a line dancing class in the Piazza on Star Princess.
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Asian Soul performs in the Piazza on Star Princess.
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Star Princess Captain Gennaro Arma recognizes the ship's senior leadership, whom he calls a "dream team," during a Captain's Night ceremony.
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"Meridian" is a new show with an impressive set that transforms into different scenes on Star Princess.
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An unassuming door leads into the Spellbound by Magic Castle speakeasy on Star Princess.
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A ghost appears to play the piano at Spellbound by Magic Castle on Star Princess.
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Spellbound by Magic Castle takes inspiration from Cardini, a legendary magician and the great uncle of Magic Castle's current owner Randy Pitchford.
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Spellbound by Magic Castle is packed with Easter eggs on Star Princess.
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Crooners is an elegant cocktail and piano lounge just off the Star Princess' main hub on Deck 8.
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The popular restaurant Love by Britto has been expanded with two wings of extra seating on Star Princess.
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O'Malley's Irish pub has also been expanded to seat extra guests on Star Princess.
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Guests can enjoy sweeping views while dining on sushi at Makoto Ocean on Star Princess.
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Good Spirits at Sea serves up destination-inspired drinks, like this Key Lime Martini, on Star Princess. The lounge also hosts live cocktail-making demonstrations.
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Cioppino is served in a playful crab crock at The Catch by Rudi on Star Princess.
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A crew member prepares for the lunch crowd in International Cafe on Star Princess.
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Alfredo's Pizzeria serves some of the best pizza at sea on Star Princess.
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A guest reaches for breakfast offerings in The Eatery on Star Princess.
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A ribeye steak is cooked to perfection at Crown Grill on Star Princess.
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Butcher's Block by Dario serves up choice cuts of meat on Star Princess.
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Umai Teppanyaki sits ready for dinner crowds on Star Princess.
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Star Princess features a new smoke-free casino in addition to one where smoking is allowed.
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Princess Live! hosts comedians, musicians and game shows on Star Princess.
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The Sanctuary Club is an exclusive outdoor area for guests staying in suites or Sanctuary level staterooms on Star Princess.
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At certain times of day, guests can ring a bell for champagne in the exclusive Sanctuary Club on Star Princess.
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A salt room is one of several thermal spaces inside The Enclave on Star Princess.
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An oversized hot tub features various jets and sprays in the Enclave on Star Princess.
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Towering windows line the aft-facing Signature Lounge, exclusive to suite guests on Star Princess.
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Star Princess features a new splash pad for young guests.
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The expanded SkyDeck now features two pickleball or basketball courts on Star Princess.
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A shuffleboard is sheltered from the sun on Star Princess.
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Recycling is available on outdoor decks on Star Princess.
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A lifesaver sits within easy reach on a Star Princess deck.
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The Princess icon adorns the top of the Star Princess.
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Star Princess Captain Gennaro Arma shows the track the ship took to dock in Marseilles, France on its inaugural sailing.
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The bridge is staffed 24-hours a day on Star Princess.
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This small joystick can steer the Star Princess.
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The beds and pillows on Star Princess are very comfortable.
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Bathrooms on Star Princess feature glass-enclosed showers.
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There is ample shelf and towel space in stateroom bathrooms on Star Princess.
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A motion-censor nightlight activates to safely light the way when guests get out of bed at night.
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Firefly Park Kids Club offer space for young guests to stretch their legs and play.
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Tweens have their own space to hang out, Neon Grove, on Star Princess.
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Several types of outlets are available in the staterooms aboard Star Princess.
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A sign near bank of elevators lists key locations aboard Star Princess.
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