Hella marine equips new cruise ship Star of the Seas with lighting products

• Innovative lighting solutions for the Star of the Seas
• 20,000 LEDs provide an incomparable lighting atmosphere

Lippstadt, 4 September 2025. Hella marine, the maritime and commercial transport brand of the international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA, has equipped the Star of the Seas of the US cruise brand Royal Caribbean with advanced lighting products. The latest cruise ship thus follows the Icon of the Seas as the second in its class, which benefits from innovative lighting products from Hella marine. At the end of August, the Star of the Seas commenced its regular cruise operations with tours through the Caribbean from its home port, Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. On board, around 20,000 LEDs ensure an incomparable lighting atmosphere in 2,805 cabins, on 20 decks and in over 40 bars and restaurants. In total, Hella marine has now supplied more than 20 ships of the Royal Caribbean International shipping company.

The lighting concept for the Star of the Seas combines premium indoor and outdoor rated fixtures specially developed for the demanding environment of cruise ships. These include the S80, S23, S100, and G100 LED series, which are installed in public spaces, cabins, suites, and dining venues, as well as in crew areas and technical zones such as wheelhouses – ensuring safe and comfortable operations day and night. Even the ship’s stunning three-deck-high main dining room benefits from Hella marine’s precise, atmosphere-enhancing lighting, creating an elegant and memorable passenger experience. The LEDs used offer different light colors, flexible installation options and are characterized by their high robustness and durability, especially for maritime use.

"We are proud to once again contribute to the equipment of one of the most modern cruise ships with our innovative lighting technology and are pleased to continue our successful partnership with Royal Caribbean," explains Rita Müller, Global Segment Leader for the customer segment Marine in the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group at FORVIA HELLA. Thanks to Hella marine's advanced LED technology, not only is the highest level of safety guaranteed, but a pleasant feel-good atmosphere is also created through targeted light installations. Digital lighting control enables precise adjustment of lighting systems and sets new standards in terms of service life.

About Hella marine:
Since 1925, FORVIA HELLA has been developing first-class lighting solutions for the marine and commercial transport sectors such as shipping companies under the Hella marine brand – from elegant deck lighting to state-of-the-art navigation lanterns and comprehensive lighting systems. The large selection of high-quality products as well as customer-specific solutions make Hella marine one of the leading suppliers and partners for boat and yacht builders, for the specialist trade of marine accessories and for pleasure boat shipbuilding worldwide.