The Florida-bound Star Princess, the second ship in Princess Cruises’ largest class of ships, completed its sea trials before its planned debut this fall.

The sister ship to 2024’s Sun Princess will begin sailing in October in the Mediterranean but then reposition to sail from Port Everglades to begin seven-night Caribbean sailings in November.

It was put through its paces in the Adriatic Sea having sailed out of the Fincantieri shipyards in Monfalcone, Italy where it has been under construction since September 2024.

“We confidently led Star Princess through sea trials,” said Capt. Gennaro Arma, a 27-year veteran with Princess Cruises who leads the Sphere-class newbuild site team. “As the proud leader of our newest vessel, I’m extremely impressed with the ship’s navigation capabilities

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