Our First Day on Star of the Seas 🚢 (Icon Class Embarkation)

Our very first day on Star of the Seas 🚢 — and our first-ever Icon Class cruise. From a surprisingly smooth embarkation to the balloon drop and AquaDome at night, this day set the tone for the entire sailing. 🎈 The famous Star of the Seas balloon drop happens at 10:08 — don’t miss it! Welcome back to Barely Packed — and welcome aboard the Star of the Seas! 🚢✨ It’s finally CRUISE DAY and this isn’t just any sailing… it’s my very first time on an Icon Class ship, and I’m bringing along my childhood best friend who’s a first-time cruiser! This vlog is packed with laughs, surprises, and heartfelt moments as we reunite after years apart and kick off an unforgettable 7 night Eastern Caribbean journey together. We start off with standby flight (of course 😅), a fun overnight at Embassy Suites, and an amazingly smooth embarkation process. From there, it’s seafood buffets at Windjammer, lounging in the AquaDome, exploring our upgraded stateroom, and experiencing the jaw-dropping Aqua Show: Torque! 💡 Whether you’re new to cruising or planning your first Icon Class adventure, this video gives you a real look at: What to expect on embarkation day Embassy Suites pre-cruise hotel review Our honest reaction to Star of the Seas The power of reconnecting with old friends ❤️ 📍 Next stop: Perfect Day at CocoCay! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe @barely-packed for more real cruise adventures, travel tips, and getaways — all packed last-minute, of course 😉. #staroftheseas #iconclasscruise #barelypacked #cruisevlog #embarkationday #cruisetips #perfectdayatcococay #royalcaribbean -------------- 00:00 Intro 03:30 Getting on the ship 06:11 Chat update 07:00 Our Cabin 08:41 Indoor Sail Away 09:48 AquaDome at Night 10:08 Balloon Drop 12:21 Day 1 Wrap Up 13:42 Walking an empty ship 17:35 Elevator process 18:32 AquaDome Market 20:07 AquaDome at Sunrise 21:34 Cloud 17 23:01 Thrill Island 23:32 The Hideaway 25:31 Basecamp 26:45 Goodbye ----------------