Star Princess, the second LNG-powered cruise ship built by Italyโs Fincantieri for the U.S. cruise line Princess Cruises, has completed its sea trials.
Courtesy of Princess Cruises
The final sea trials were conducted from August 9-12, when Star Princess departed the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, for the Adriatic Sea, where the vessel completed a series of tests, including steering, navigation systems, and propulsion.
The Italian shipbuilder launched Star Princess in September 2024.
The newbuild is equipped with with two Azipod propulsion units, providing 360 degree thrust for both forward and reverse movement, along with four large controllable pitch bow thrusters to provide power efficiency and maneuverability.
The cruise ship is scheduled to enter operation in October 2025.
โWe confidently ledย Star Princessย through sea trials,โ said Captain Gennaro Arma. โAs the proud leader of our newest vessel, Iโm extremely impressed with the shipโs navigation capabilities and maneuverability. With the final countdown underway, my incredible teammates and I canโt wait to welcome guests aboard for unforgettable adventures this fall.โ
Part of the Sphere class, Star Princess is the second unit in the Princess fleet powered by LNG,ย representing the companyโs step forward in reducing emissions.
Its sister vessel, theย 178,000 gross ton Sun Princessโthe โlargest ship ever built in Italyโโ was delivered in early 2024.
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