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Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas Becomes a Florida Launchpad for Caribbean Artists Starting August 2025
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Royal Caribbean is reinvigorating the Caribbean’s vibrant heart through its renewed “Artist Discovery Program.” This initiative invites talented artists from the region to exhibit their artwork aboard the upcoming cruise ship, Star of the Seas. Launching in August 2025 from Port Canaveral, Florida, this program debuted on Icon of the Seas and seeks to showcase emerging Caribbean artists. The Star of the Seas aims to become a moving gallery, where the essence of the Caribbean culture and beauty is shared with global travelers for years to come. Artists from the Caribbean are encouraged to submit their works starting today until February 15th.
The “Artist Discovery Program” serves not only to display local talent but also to honor the destinations and communities that enhance the Royal Caribbean experience, promising unforgettable vacations.
“We are excited for this next edition of The Artist Discovery Program and can’t wait to be awestruck by visionary artists across the Caribbean. Last year, our first-ever call to artists received an overwhelming response with more than 140 artists across 25 Caribbean countries submitting pieces that told a unique story and captured the allure of the region,” said Jay Schneider, chief product innovation officer, Royal Caribbean International. “Our goal is to connect our guests to the enduring beauty and creativity of the Caribbean, and this immersive program is a pathway to celebrating and exploring local culture while onboard the next Icon of vacations – Star of the Seas.”
The upcoming session of the Artist Discovery Program will see new talents tasked with creating expansive murals across four prominent spots, including the bustling Royal Promenade area, setting the vibrant tone of the new vacation, Star’s welcoming area as a first impression for guests, and both the Suite Sundeck Lobby and Suite Sundeck itself. These works will be part of a growing onboard collection, featuring pieces by local artists that reflect the spirit of the Caribbean, each artwork designed to capture the region’s dynamic atmosphere.
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