LNG-powered cruise ship STAR PRINCESS

Overview
STAR PRINCESS is the second vessel of the Sphere class, designed for passenger cruise operation and primarily powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas). With a gross tonnage of approximately 177,882 GRT and an overall length of 345.5 m, the vessel accommodates over 4,300 passengers and integrates next-generation systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce atmospheric emissions.

Delivery
2025

Cabins

• Passenger cabins: 2,157
• Super Suite: 9
• Mini-Suite: 267
• Balcony: 920
• Ocean View: 170
• Inside: 447
• Sky Suite: 3
• Suite: 34
• Cabana: 142
• Cove Balcony: 100
• Ocean View Special: 10
• Super Suite ADA: 1
• Sky Suite ADA: 1
• Fully ADA Suite: 2
• Fully ADA MiniSuite: 6
• Fully ADA Cabana: 4
• Fully ADA Ocean View: 6
• Fully ADA Inside: 13
• Crew cabins: 461

Propulsion & Machinery

• Propulsion: 2 POD x 20.500 MW
• DD-GG: 2 x 16.030 / 2 x 13.740 / 1 x 9.160
• Bow thrusters: 4 x 3,500 kW
• Emergency diesel-generators (kWe): 2 x 21

Main characteristics

• Length overall (LOA): 345.5 m
• Moulded breadth: 42.50 m
• Design draught: 8.6 m
• Service speed: 18.3 kn
• Gross tonnage (GRT): 177,882
• Passenger capacity: over 4,300
• Crew cabins: 461

Technical specifications

• Commercial name: STAR PRINCESS
• Class: Sphere class
• Fuel: LNG (designed to operate primarily on liquefied natural gas)
• Propulsion type: dual-fuel with POD units
• Installed propulsion power: 2 POD x 20.500 MW
• Bow thrusters: 4 x 3,500 kW
• Emergency generator set: 2 x 21 kWe
• Gross tonnage: 177,882 (approx. 178,000)
• Year of delivery: 2025