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Princess Cruises · Sphere-class

Star Princess

Large resort ship — 4,300 guests.

Line Princess Cruises · Class Sphere-class · Capacity 4,300 guests · Crew 1,600

Star Princess tends to work well for travelers seeking great dining and entertainment.

Recommendation-ready. This page rests on My Cruise Intel's editorial dimension ratings and Princess Cruises's published fleet-wide policies (dress code, dining model). Ship-specific venue and programming detail has not yet been individually sourced.

Ship DNA

great dining very high
entertainment very high
family time high
a luxury feel high
relaxation high
adventure and activity high
nightlife moderate

Entertainment onboard tends to include Broadway-style production shows, enrichment lectures and talks, a casino (derived, low confidence).

Good to know

Dress code
"Dress to Impress," suggested not strict; casual venues remain open every night.
Dining
Main dining included; specialty extra. Princess Plus/Premier fare tiers bundle drinks/wifi/gratuities.
Onboard vibe
Generally family-friendly, mainstream energy and a modern, casual feel.
Crowd character
Typically busy, high-energy crowd levels.
Typical itinerary
Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Europe

Line-level details sourced from Princess Cruises, last verified 2026-08-19 (confidence: medium).

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Who it's for

Likely a good fit for

  • Premium-seeking families
  • Couples wanting a modern ship
  • Food and entertainment-focused travelers

May prefer another ship if

  • You want a small traditional Princess ship
  • You are highly budget-sensitive

Strengths

  • Modern premium design and strong dining variety
  • Large family and entertainment offering without full mega-ship intensity
  • Excellent outdoor and glass-dome spaces

Known trade-offs

  • Higher pricing than older Princess ships
  • Large size can create crowding at peak times

Ship facts

Year built
2025
Gross tonnage
177,900 GT
Passengers
4,300
Crew
1,600

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