--- title: "Star Princess: 7 nights from Fort Lauderdale, 30 Dec 2028" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/7-night-cruise-from-fort-lauderdale~PCL-ST-20281230-7 description: "7-night Princess Cruises cruise on Star Princess from Fort Lauderdale on 30 Dec 2028, visiting Half Moon Cay, St. Thomas, Philipsburg." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/cec5a576ec0e7c49.jpg --- # 7 Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale ![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Fort Lauderdale on Star Princess](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/cec5a576ec0e7c49.jpg) ## About this cruise A 7-night round trip from Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the afternoon of 30 December. It calls at Half Moon Cay. After a day at sea it calls at St. Thomas and Philipsburg. The stops are in the Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Netherlands, and calls last 7 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 25°C in Half Moon Cay to 29°C in St. Thomas (77 to 84°F). After two more days at sea you're back in Fort Lauderdale at 6:00 AM on 6 January. On New Year's Eve the ship is at Half Moon Cay. New Year's Day is spent at sea. Star Princess (2025) carries up to 4,300 guests on 20 decks and has 9 restaurants, 3 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Star Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/star-princess.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2028-12-30 - **Return:** 2029-01-06 - **From:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) - **Price:** from €1,076 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Sat, Dec 30, 2028 | | 3:00 PM | Embark | 20–25°C | | 2 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | Sun, Dec 31 | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Port day | 23–25°C | | 3 | Sea day | | Mon, Jan 1, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | [St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-thomas.md) | VI | Tue, Jan 2, 2029 | 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Port day | 22–29°C | | 5 | [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md) | NL | Wed, Jan 3, 2029 | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 25–26°C | | 6 | Sea day | | Thu, Jan 4, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 7 | Sea day | | Fri, Jan 5, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 8 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | Sat, Jan 6, 2029 | 6:00 AM | | Disembark | 20–25°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 9 restaurants cost extra. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### EUR #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior Single | €1,935 | €1,935 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=65a2fd21-5a5e-446e-b1a6-4f888c0fecf8) | | Inside | Interior | €1,970 | €1,970 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=e2d4c31a-89a2-4f05-ba51-b237a450808b) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,503 | €2,503 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=55e87162-9bfd-4302-b275-892f48c956bb) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | €3,260 | €3,260 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=72e9e124-2fc8-42aa-b474-275a41ea4ce2) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €2,152 | €1,076 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=d44ee428-7175-41c1-89b0-4badc373f9fd) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,686 | €1,343 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=835b5940-c7f7-4459-9e76-7ece2c86ac31) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | €3,442 | €1,721 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=02cd91ea-d9d2-4530-a644-0ca9063fa941) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €3,018 | €1,006 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=b79d543e-31cb-4660-8771-55ac5ff48dce) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,403 | €1,134 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=f960a115-8e0b-4d8a-bef7-c5293fbe2ad7) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | €4,213 | €1,404 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=5cbdfe6a-d60e-4430-9d52-8f45736c7ea7) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €3,560 | €890 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=04de8159-1f3a-401d-be09-5cb272ec6aa6) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,936 | €984 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=b5785f6b-59e2-4a73-ad45-5c780e2ab5a3) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | €4,780 | €1,195 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=c78c2324-a4f3-41b9-b519-feb6fe4ec4c6) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### USD #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior Single | $2,224 | $2,224 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=6b4bf2da-833e-4916-93d1-98483a079d36) | | Inside | Interior | $2,265 | $2,265 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=1392ef46-8262-40e9-888f-de7edaf1780b) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $2,885 | $2,885 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=17d31ca3-97b1-42ce-9f02-d781b014b85d) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | $3,740 | $3,740 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=dddd406d-5544-4543-ac74-4d71bdef32e4) | | Suite | Suite | $10,025 | $10,025 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=21098897-9733-4ec3-90c3-51442e2dbee1) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $2,450 | $1,225 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=8c456d7c-c4ac-4ab4-9653-98a85a94df67) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $3,072 | $1,536 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=800c04a7-5e81-473f-aea9-0872115ad974) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | $3,900 | $1,950 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=92270506-173b-496f-94a6-8e46eaa22342) | | Suite | Suite | $10,928 | $5,464 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=111dfde4-7b57-4212-af6e-1d6cfe26ac0e) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $3,277 | $1,092 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=8c56aed2-0dae-42de-a2b6-c92ca8d72278) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $3,907 | $1,302 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=bcfc9749-ad3e-42a2-adda-0ee89579e373) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | $4,797 | $1,599 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=64aca88d-b19f-4992-82f2-de747a82d020) | | Suite | Suite | $13,508 | $4,503 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=96ab5477-c16e-45e7-9d85-dd5cc840c6b7) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $3,946 | $987 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=087e56f0-2ce6-4b6e-882e-d20a75febb70) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $4,526 | $1,132 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=d9501fac-2218-41f8-a66c-d93b65630e03) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | $5,456 | $1,364 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=d50d0dc0-0766-4d44-be82-06cd971ea6b8) | | Suite | Suite | $16,088 | $4,022 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=d708544a-d157-499a-bdb7-e9d0dfa66dea) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ## View on official site - [princess.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?via=markdown&site=EUR&guests=2) (EUR) princess.com picks its prices from the country you're in. You'll only see the EUR fare above from the eurozone, or with a VPN set to it. [Other ways to book](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-ST-20281230-7.md?pid=d44ee428-7175-41c1-89b0-4badc373f9fd) ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 6 of this ship's 9 restaurants cost extra if you want them. - **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### On top of this price - **Tips:** Billed on board by default. You can adjust it at guest services. ### Available on board Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Excursions ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Suite | |------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-28 | €2,500 | €3,122 | €4,000 | | 2026-10-29 | €2,152 | €2,686 | €3,442 | | 2026-10-30 | €2,152 | €2,686 | €3,442 | | 2026-10-31 | €2,152 | €2,686 | €3,442 | ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Suite | |------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-28 | $2,450 | $3,072 | $3,900 | | 2026-10-29 | $2,450 | $3,072 | $3,900 | | 2026-10-30 | $2,450 | $3,072 | $3,900 | | 2026-10-31 | $2,450 | $3,072 | $3,900 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2025 - **Passengers:** 4,300 - **Crew:** 1,547 - **Gross Tonnage:** 175,500 GT - **Decks:** 20 - **Length:** 345 m - **Beam:** 47m - **Dining (total):** 9 - **Dining (included):** 3 - **Dining (surcharge):** 6 ## Port Details ### [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) *United States* > Florida's sunny cruise capital Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 20–25°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/New_York ### [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) *Bahamas* > A private crescent of Bahamian perfection Avg dock time: 7.9h · Weather: 23–25°C - Currency: Bahamian Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/Nassau ### [St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-thomas.md) *US Virgin Islands* > US Virgin Islands' duty-free harbour paradise Avg dock time: 8.8h · Weather: 22–29°C - Currency: US Dollar - Timezone: America/St_Thomas ### [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md) *Sint Maarten* > Two nations, one island, infinite beaches Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 25–26°C - Currency: Netherlands Antillean Guilder - Languages: Dutch - Timezone: America/Lower_Princes [Star Princess sails this route on 6 more dates. Compare all dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/star-princess/7-nights-from-fort-lauderdale-half-moon-cay-philipsburg-st-thomas.md) ## Adjacent sailings on Star Princess | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [14 Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/cruises/14-night-cruise-from-fort-lauderdale~PCL-ST-20281216-14.md) | Dec 16 – 30, 2028 | 14 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €1,961 pp (€1,961 / $2,204) | | Next sailing | [14 Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/cruises/14-night-cruise-from-fort-lauderdale~PCL-ST-20290106-14.md) | Jan 6 – 20, 2029 | 14 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €1,772 pp (€1,772 / $1,984) | ## Make it a longer trip ### Stay aboard Star Princess - [Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 13, 2029](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=PCL-ST-20281230-7,PCL-ST-20290106-7&guests=2) · 14 nights (+7) · Fort Lauderdale → Fort Lauderdale · from €1,893 pp · €18 less per night - [Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 20, 2029](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=PCL-ST-20281230-7,PCL-ST-20290106-7,PCL-ST-20290113-7&guests=2) · 21 nights (+14) · Fort Lauderdale → Fort Lauderdale · from €2,711 pp · €25 less per night ### Switch ships - [Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 14, 2029](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=PCL-ST-20281230-7,PCL-YP-20290107-7&guests=2) · 14 nights (+7) · Fort Lauderdale → Fort Lauderdale · 1 day in Fort Lauderdale, then Sky Princess · from €1,894 pp · €18 less per night - [Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 21, 2029](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=PCL-ST-20281230-7,PCL-YP-20290107-14&guests=2) · 21 nights (+14) · Fort Lauderdale → Fort Lauderdale · 1 day in Fort Lauderdale, then Sky Princess · from €2,503 pp · €35 less per night [See all back-to-back cruises](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises.md) ## Explore more - [More Star Princess cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/star-princess.md) - [Visit Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Cruises from Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=fort-lauderdale) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)