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thiscruiselife
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πŸ‘οΈ 314 viewsπŸ“… 9 months ago⏱️ 49:11
What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Summer · 3 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

It has been such a great experience so far. It's been very different than our first time on board Royal Caribbean.

The food has been phenomenal. It's been really good.

The shows have been amazing. Really, really raised the caliber.

This has been a really great reintroduction to Royal Caribbean.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book the main dining room to review meals individually.
βœ“Use happy hour at local bars between 4 and 6 PM for great drinks.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of icon class ships β€” It's expensive, but worth it for the experience; consider sailing in 2026 for slightly lower prices.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Star of the Seas?
QWhat are the highlights of the food, entertainment, and activities onboard?
QHow does this sailing compare to previous Royal Caribbean experiences?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4Β½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1Β½ Sad BaconLoyalty Program4 Happy BaconDining Specialty4Β½ Happy BaconWater Park4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ketchikan2Β½ Happy Bacon
Perfect Day at CocoCay4 Happy Bacon
Victoria2Β½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description↓

We are still on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas and couldn't wait to chat with everyone about experience onboard so far. Join us for this big ship review and everything that we've been up to over the past 3 days. It's been an action-packed cruise filled with memories and new experiences. You won't want to miss this one!