Get ready to go back in time on Royal Caribbean’s next new cruise ship.Royal Caribbean has not made any announcement yet, but its entertainment team has posted an ad for auditions that indicate what the company’s plans will be.According to a post on the Royal Caribbean Productions Facebook page and its own website, the cruise line is holding auditions for Back to the Future: The Musical next month.And the ship it’s destined for will be Star of the Seas, a brand new ship that is under construction currently.The open call for auditions says, “All performers hired for BACK TO THE FUTURE (3-4 performances weekly) will also perform in an original Royal Caribbean Signature Production onboard the STAR of the Seas (3-4 performances weekly).”The auditions are being held in London, England, UK.Star of the Seas will be the second Icon Class cruise ship, and similar in size and features to the record breaking biggest cruise ship in the world, Icon of the Seas.The cruise line has not confirmed that Back to the Future: The Musical will indeed be added to Star of the Seas.About the musicalBack to the Future: The Musical is a stage adaptation of the iconic 1985 film Back to the Future, following the same basic plot with some additions, including musical numbers.The story centers around Marty McFly, a teenager from 1985 who accidentally travels back to the year 1955 in a time machine built by eccentric scientist “Doc” Brown.The musical expands on the film’s humor, adventure, and emotional depth, blending nostalgia with catchy original songs, iconic moments from the film, and stunning stage effects—especially when it comes to time travel sequences. Marty’s journey is one of self-discovery as he learns about family, friendship, and the importance of standing up for oneself.The production received two Tony Awards nominations for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and Best Scenic Design of a Musical.A new big ship with lots to doWhile Star will be the second Icon Class ship, the plan is for it not to be bigger than Icon.Star will be around 250,800 gross tons total, with a capacity for 5,610 passengers (or up to 7,600 passengers at maximum occupancy).Jay Schneider, Royal Caribbean’s Senior Vice President and Chief Product Innovation Officer said earlier this year that the ship’s attractions are more important than the total size. Star of the Seas will launch in August 2025 and offer 7-night cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida to destinations in the Eastern and Western Caribbean. The ship was originally scheduled to be delivered in mid-August of 2025, but delays in production and construction forced the cruise line to delay her original inaugural sailing. The inaugural sailing will now take place on August 31st, 2025.
Source: Royalcaribbeanblog.com
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