Star Princess Launch Postponed

[Host Mike]

"Princess Cruises and ship builder Fincantieri today announced what they said was a mutual decision to postpone the delivery of the Star Princess, a sister ship to the Sun Princess (pictured above) that was delivered earlier this year.

Following a comprehensive review of the remaining construction milestones, both parties have elected to adjust the ship’s delivery date from July 29, 2025 to September 26, 2025, which will result in the cancellation of the nine inaugural sailings."

https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/04/princess-and-fincantieri-to-delay-star-princess-delivery/

[obendus]

At least this decision is being made well in advance.

[Host Mike]

"The line has also canceled a 16-night transatlantic sailing from Southampton, England, to Fort Lauderdale scheduled from Oct. 20, 2025, to Nov. 5, 2025."

"The new inaugural sailing will be followed by two more new voyages: A seven-night Mediterranean trip scheduled for Oct. 15, 2025, and a 14-night transatlantic trip scheduled for Oct. 22, 2025."

https://thepointsguy.com/news/star-princess-cruise-ship-delay/

[RichC]

Once again, I think we'll be skipping it until everyone on board learns the ropes & all venues are operational.
I've never understood the appeal of being the first to sail on a new ship. 

[Host Mike]

"Nine cruises during the Star Princess' inaugural season have been canceled due to a decision by Princess Cruises and shipbuilder Fincantieri to delay the ship's delivery."

https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Star-Princess-delivery-delay