inGroup International, the parent company of the subscription-based travel club inCruises, announced its participation in the official launch of Princess Cruises' newest Sphere-class ship, Star Princess. Co-Founder and CEO Michael Hutchison and Commercial Partnerships Manager Tatiana Wegzyn were welcomed as esteemed guests aboard the inaugural sailing held November 7–10, 2025. The event underscores the strengthening relationship between inGroup and Princess Cruises, a globally recognized premium cruise line.
Star Princess, the second ship in Princess Cruises' innovative Sphere-class, represents a new generation of cruise design, offering next-level dining, entertainment, and signature hospitality. The ship launched in October 2025 and is a sister vessel to Sun Princess, which was named Condé Nast Traveler Mega Ship of the Year for a second consecutive year. Princess Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
“Princess Cruises is one of the most trusted and globally recognized names in premium cruising, and the new Sphere-class is an exciting milestone for the entire industry,” said Michael Hutchison. “Experiencing Star Princess' inaugural sailing was both an honor and a reflection of the strong relationship we’ve built together.” inGroup continues to expand its collaborations with leading premium cruise lines, reinforcing its mission to provide members with unparalleled travel access and value.
“It was such a pleasure to have inGroup join us for Star Princess’ inaugural sailing,” said Carmen Roig, SVP of Sales and Trade Marketing at Princess Cruises. “Their passion for creating meaningful travel experiences and their strong, growing global community truly align with what Princess stands for. We’re excited to continue building on this partnership and share many more memorable moments together.”
inCruises, a division of inGroup International, is the world’s largest subscription-based travel club. Since launching in 2016, inCruises has booked more than 630,000 guests and offers nearly 200,000 cruise, hotel, and resort options worldwide. Members earn and redeem Reward Points to save on travel through the inCruises platform, available in 17 languages. The company supports Mercy Ships and other humanitarian efforts.
“Participating in a major launch like Star Princess firsthand helps us better understand the new features and guest experiences that our Members will soon enjoy,” said Tatiana Wegzyn. “It strengthens our collaboration with Princess and supports our shared goal of bringing Members more access to exceptional travel opportunities.” For more information, visit in.Group and inCruises.com.
