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After 4 Months on Star Princess: What I Loved, Liked & Would Skip

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👁️ 7K views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 51:37
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · Winter · 120 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Clearly, easily, clearly, the crew. I honestly believe that every cruise has its pros and cons... But to me, what makes the difference is the crew.

The crew here on the Star Princess have been unbelievable.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get to Spellbound early for the earliest reservation to enjoy the lounge longer.
Avoid deck 10 cabins due to obstructed views and noise from the Lido deck.
Try to avoid elevators on turnaround days to save time and frustration.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Moving rooms frequentlyThe STE supervisor handles moving clothes and luggage; downsize and organize toiletries with help to make it smoother.
Finding solo eventsGo to solo meetups even if they seem lame; you might meet great people like Michael.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat did the creator love, like, and skip after living on Star Princess for 4 months?
QIs the Star Princess worth booking for a future cruise?
QWhat are the best and worst parts of the ship based on long-term experience?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route1½ Sad BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3 Happy BaconSpa Fitness4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Nassau2½ Happy Bacon
Princess Keys1½ Sad Bacon
Turks and Caicos3½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

After living on the Star Princess for 4 months, I’m sharing my honest Star Princess review, including what I liked, what I loved, and what I would skip next time. If you’re planning a Star Princess cruise, this video will help you know what’s worth it, what stood out over time, and what I would do differently on a future sailing. In this video, I share: ➡️ what I liked after living onboard for 4 months ➡️ what I absolutely loved on Star Princess ➡️ what I did not like and would skip next time ➡️ cabin tips, dining thoughts, entertainment feedback, and cruise planning advice ➡️ honest insight from living full-time on cruise ships This is not a quick first impression. This is a long-term Star Princess review after truly living on the ship, moving between cabins, trying different dining venues, using the gym, spa, sanctuary club/restaurant, suite lounge, and experiencing life onboard across multiple months. ▶️ Watch next: 12 Cruise Tips Nobody Tells You (After 12 Months Living on Cruise Ships) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g7Vz9sEXco&t=2s CONNECT + COMMUNITY ▶️ YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCezCmLQfm5m1a-8cefMAWhA/join 🅿️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LivingOnCruiseControl ⓕ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572283514391 ⭐ Star Princess FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1164071521929221 ☀️ Sun Princess FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/824496840358572 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LivingOnCruiseControl/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: 4 Months on Star Princess 00:30 Why This Review Is Different 01:19 What I Liked: Moving Staterooms 02:17 Solo Travel vs Friends Joining Me 02:42 Spellbound Review 05:01 Sanctuary Club 05:57 Suite Lounge 06:59 Modern Look and Feel of Star Princess 07:47 Star Princess Gym Review 08:32 Best Places to Relax on the Ship 09:23 What I Loved Most: The Crew 12:19 Amazing Stateroom Stewards 15:25 Photographers and Fitness Team 17:03 Spa, Hair, Massage, and Facial Favorites 22:17 Guests I Met and Solo Travel Connections 24:37 Chef’s Dinner Review 25:41 New Year’s Eve on a Cruise Ship 26:37 Favorite Restaurants on Star Princess 28:20 Sunrises and Sunsets at Sea 29:13 What I Didn’t Like or Would Skip 29:24 Repeating the Same Itinerary 30:53 Room Service Food Options 31:40 Main Dining Room and Restaurant Feedback 35:39 Entertainment Layout and Ship Flow 37:21 Dry January Menu Ending Too Soon 39:00 Casino Smoke and Crowds 40:30 Super Bowl Sunday on a Cruise Ship 42:00 Elevators on Embarkation and Debarkation Days 43:17 Deck 10 Cabins I Would Skip 45:54 Alfredo’s and O’Malley’s Hours 47:00 Handwashing Soap Dispensers 48:28 Final Thoughts and Thank You 49:24 Farewell to Star Princess