Guests patiently awaiting their cruise aboard the new Icon Class ship have a lot to look forward to, as Royal Caribbean released Star of the Seas' entertainment lineup.
From original stage productions to ice skating spectaculars, here's everything you can expect to find on the Star of the Seas, starting with the AquaTheater.
Torque is Star's high-diving spectacle and will feature "the most synchronized swimmers of any AquaTheater show." The aquatic show will also showcase cutting-edge technology, according to the infographic shared by Royal Caribbean.
First launched on Oasis of the Seas, the AquaTheater has become a fan favorite. An enhanced indoor version debuted on Icon of the Seas in January 2024.
Supposedly, Pirates & Mermaids will finally debut on Star of the Seas. The new AquaTheater show was supposed to launch on Icon, but as of April 2025, it has yet to make an appearance. In the family-friendly show, pirate escapades will meet mesmerizing mermaids.
Another favorite entertainment venue is the ice skating rink. Sol, the brand-new show designed for Star of the Seas, will "trace the sun's path from coast to coast...with extreme stunts and out-of-this-world projects," as well as the largest ice skating cast in the fleet.
Royal Caribbean introduced the first ice skating rink at sea aboard Voyager of the Seas in 1999. Like the AquaTheater, the venue got a major upgrade when Icon of the Seas launched. Absolute Zero is now the largest ice rink at sea and was carefully designed to ensure that every seat was strategically positioned for optimal viewing.
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Moving onto the Broadway musical, Star of the Seas will be home to Back to the Future: The Musical. This was first revealed in September 2024 after the Royal Caribbean Productions Facebook page posted that it was holding auditions for the musical. Better yet, the musical will be accompanied by the largest orchestra at sea.
Icon of the Seas also received a brand-new musical. However, Royal's adaptation of The Wizard of Oz is an original version of the classic story, rather than the 2011 musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber.
Another new show is coming to the theater aboard Star: Create. According to the infographic, "Artistic creation [will come] to life through dance, visual arts, music, and more in the Royal Theater."
Finally, a new parade will debut in the Royal Promenade. Dubbed "Ocean Odyssey," it'll take the audience on a quest to find the lost Royal Scroll with King Atlantis and his crew.
Plenty of late-night activities
From comedy shows in The Attic to salsa dancing in Boleros, lively shows in Dueling Pianos, and sultry jazz, the evening lineup on Star is impressive.
Overall, it's similar to what you can expect on Icon of the Seas today. You can sip on craft cocktails at 1400 Lobby Bar, listen to electrifying rock and roll tributes in the Music Hall, relax to calming harps in the Overlook, or sing along to your favorite tunes at the Thorn & Thistle Pub.
With so many places to listen to music, you'll have to hop between venues to hear it all — not to mention the unique cocktails available throughout the ship.
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Star of the Seas will launch in August 2025
Star's construction is moving along so well that Royal Caribbean has bumped up its first voyage not once, but twice!
At first, Royal planned for Star to debut with two 4-night "showcase cruises" ahead of the official inaugural cruise on August 31, 2025. Now, the first sailing is scheduled for August 20, 2025.
The 3-night cruise will visit Perfect Day at CocoCay.
