Princess Cruises has cancelled nine of Star Princess‘ inaugural sailings after a review of the vessel’s remaining construction milestones led to the postponement of its delivery

The vessel, which was due to be delivered to the company from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri on 29 July 2025, will now be handed over on 26 September 2025.

“Despite our collective dedication and relentless pursuit to deliver the ship in late July, it has become evident that additional time is required to ensure the Star Princess is delivered to the highest standards expected by our guests,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises.

The new inaugural sailings of Star Princess will sail roundtrip from Barcelona and include an 11-day Mediterranean voyage on 4 October 2025, and a seven-day Mediterranean voyage on 15 October 2025, that precede a 14-day transatlantic crossing to Fort Lauderdale on 22 October 2025 for the ship’s first Caribbean season.

Princess Cruises to protect travel agent commissions

Guests who are booked on any of the impacted voyages will be given three options: book any Princess cruise worldwide, including aboard the new Star Princess, sister ship Sun Princess, or any other Princess ship.

Those who elect to rebook will receive future cruise- and onboard-credits depending on the cruise they select. Guests will also have the option to cancel and receive a full refund of the cruise fare.

Princess will protect travel agent commissions on all bookings that have been paid in full.