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Star Princess
Star Princess is a former Princess Cruises cruise ship of the Grand class, which sailed 2002 to 2020. She measured 108,977 gross tons and carried 2,600 guests with a crew of 1,100. She sailed Mexican Riviera, Hawaii itineraries.
Star Princess no longer sails for Princess Cruises: she left Princess Cruises' fleet in October 2020. Princess Cruises' fleet today · Retired and departing ships
About Star Princess
This Star Princess, the second of the name, was the third Grand-class ship, delivered by Fincantieri in 2002 and the first mega-ship to sail full-time from the US West Coast. She measured about 109,000 gross tons and carried about 2,600 guests. In winter 2019-20 she sailed from Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera, the Sea of Cortez and Hawaii. Her transfer to P&O Cruises Australia was brought forward to October 2020, cancelling her remaining Princess voyages; she sailed as Pacific Encounter from 2022 and, since March 2025, as Carnival Encounter for Carnival Cruise Line.
Deck plans
No deck plans on record for this ship yet.
Where she sailed
- Mexican RivieraPacific Mexico and Baja from Los Angeles and San Diego
- Hawaiiinter-island sailings, or round trips from the US West Coast
Home port: Los Angeles, California.
Flying in for your cruise?
Star Princess sails from Los Angeles, California. The airport is Los Angeles International (LAX), with 21 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Qantas First Lounge (Temporarily Closed)LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal4.9 ★
- American Airlines Flagship LoungeLAX Terminal 44.8 ★
- Delta One LoungeLAX Terminal 34.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Star Princess?
Star Princess sailed for Princess Cruises and belongs to its Grand class.
Is Star Princess still sailing for Princess Cruises?
Star Princess no longer sails for Princess Cruises: she left Princess Cruises' fleet in October 2020.
How big is Star Princess?
Star Princess measures 108,977 gross tons and 290 metres in length.
How crowded does Star Princess feel?
Star Princess has a passenger space ratio of 41.9: 108,977 gross tons for 2,600 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Star Princess feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Star Princess carry?
Star Princess carried 2,600 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,100 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Star Princess enter service?
Star Princess entered service in 2002.
Where does Star Princess sail?
Star Princess sailed Mexican Riviera and Hawaii itineraries. Her home port was Los Angeles, California.
Which airport should I fly into for Star Princess?
Star Princess sails from Los Angeles, California. Fly into Los Angeles International (LAX), which has 21 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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