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Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas Review: Genius Design, One Big Problem

Professor Melissa
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I just got home from Star of the Seas and it has achieved the title of my favorite ship ever.

I felt less crowded on this ship than I have on Radiance of the Seas, which you couldn't pay me to sail again.

The result is roughly 30% less wait time and 50% cutting it in half less time total getting to your destination.

Star is the first ship I have ever been on where I kept noticing the same design decisions rather than noticing where the design fell short.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Spend the first day walking the ship to explore neighborhoods and find hang spots.
Use the smart elevator by pressing the button for the number of people in your party.
Seek out the Overlook lounge for a quiet, scenic retreat.
Check out the Cafe Select Punch Card for coffee if you're a frequent drinker.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling crowded on a large shipThe design distributes 7,000 people naturally across neighborhoods, so it doesn't feel crowded.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas the most genius ship design ever?
QWhat are the key design features that make the ship feel less crowded?
QWhat are the food and drink options on Star of the Seas?
QWhat is the issue with the water slides on Icon class ships?

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