As of early 2026, the largest cruise ship homeporting at Port Canaveral is Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas. A sister ship to the Icon of the Seas, this massive "Icon-class" vessel holds the title of the world's largest cruise ship. It features a staggering 20 decks and can accommodate over 5,600 passengers at double occupancy (and up to 7,600 at max capacity). The ship is essentially a floating city, divided into distinct "neighborhoods" like Thrill Island, which hosts the largest waterpark at sea with six record-breaking slides, and Surfside, a dedicated area for families with young children. From Port Canaveral, it typically operates 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, including stops at the cruise line's private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. With over 40 restaurants and bars, an absolute plethora of pools, and the signature "AquaDome" for high-tech diving shows, the Star of the Seas represents the current pinnacle of "mega-ship" cruising available from the Florida coast.