The Star Princess has officially been named by the ship’s godparents, Camila and Matthew McConaughey. The newest and most innovative ship from Princess Cruises was christened at Port Everglades.

“It’s an honor to follow in the footsteps of past godparents and welcome Star Princess into the Princess fleet,” Camila and Matthew McConaughey said in a press release.

“We are excited to share this moment with the guests who step aboard – coming together with family and friends, making new memories and sharing a Pantalones cocktail or two,” they said.

The couple christened the ship during a ceremonial maritime tradition dating back centuries, breaking a celebratory bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila, the brand the McConaugheys co-founded.

Their organic tequila brand, Pantalones, is also featured across the Princess fleet, including in the popular 24K Gold Margarita and the Love Line Premium Liquors Collection.

                                           Star-Studded Naming Ceremony

The traditional ceremony is done to wish the ship, guests and crew good fortune on the seas. Hosted by travel and lifestyle TV personality Dawn McCoy, the star-studded naming ceremony took place in the ship’s spectacular Princess Arena.

Guests enjoy an evening of inspiring tributes from Princess President Gus Antorcha and Star Princess Captain Gennaro Arma including live entertainment. Nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer songwater4 Sheryl Crow gave a special performance.

To cap off the event, a shimmering drone show filled the starry sky paying tribute to Star Princess’ upcoming itinerary to The Great Land of Alaska.

Camila and Matthew McConaughey join an illustrious group of Princess Cruises godparents including Princess Diana; Catherine, Princess of Wales; Audrey Hepburn; and Sophia Loren.

                                      Star Princess Now Sailing Caribbean Season

The 177,800-ton Star Princess accommodates 4,300 guests. Before debuting in Fort Lauderdale, Star Princess sailed a transatlantic voyage and began her Caribbean season on Nov. 7.

After a winter 2025 through spring 2026 season of sundrenched Caribbean cruises, Star Princess will sail through the Panama Canal to Seattle for a debut season of 7-day Alaska Inside Passage cruises in the summer of 2026.

Star Princess will be the newest and most spectacular ship offering voyages to The Great Land. With more than 1,500 balcony staterooms, guests enjoy panoramic views from the privacy of their own rooms.

                                          Features of New Star Princess

Guests can choose from 30 inviting restaurants and bar venues with an unprecedented collection of celebrity collaborators, high-end ingredients and culinary experiences.

Princess’ Love Line Premium Liquor and Non-Alcoholic Collection offers a selection of thoughtfully curated wines and spirits, including both spirited and non-alcohol creations by renowned celebrities.

Along with Pantalones Organic Tequila by the McConaugheys, the collection includes Slainte Irish Whiskey by Live Schreiber; Kylie Minogue’s No Alcohol Sparkling Rose; MEILI Vodka by Jason Momoa; and Love Prosecco by artist Romero Britto.

Photos courtesy of Princess Cruises

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