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Norwegian Star Full Review for an $18 Cabin What Was I Thinking

The Jolly Cruise Vlogger
The Jolly Cruise Vlogger
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 2K views๐Ÿ“… 3 months agoโฑ๏ธ 25:10
What This Creator Said
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Caribbean ยท Winter ยท 4 nightsFrom TampaVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I paid less than $18 for a guaranteed balcony cabin on a 25 year old cruise ship.

A cruise day is better than a work day any day.

I would 1,000% do this cruise again.

The Norwegian Star is absolutely perfect for a laid-back, chill experience.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Book last-minute deals on the Norwegian website for significant savings.
โœ“Use priority embarkation if available to avoid long lines.
โœ“Choose fresh food stations at the buffet for better quality.
โœ“Consider bigger ships if traveling with teenagers for more activities.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Older ship might feel dated โ€” The ship was refurbished in 2021 and looks great; don't look for problems unless they're obvious.
Limited activities for teenagers โ€” Consider bigger ships out of Orlando or Miami for more adventurous options.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat was it like to book a cruise for under $18?
QDid the reviewer make a mistake booking an older ship?
QWho would book this cruise based on the experience?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Great Stirrup Cay2ยฝ Happy Bacon
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I paid less than $18 for a guaranteed balcony cabin on a 25 year old cruise ship. What was I thinking? Did I make a mistake? Did I overpay? What was it going to be like? Watch and see my review of my recent cruise on the Norwegian Star out of the port of Tampa. I will give my honest review of Embarkation, the Ship, the Food, the Entertainment and the Ports. And end the video with my thoughts on who in the world would book this cruise. Thank you @norwegiancruiseline for the wonderful gifts in the cabin for me. They for sure made this cruise that much better than I knew it was going to be! Intro theme โ€œThe Jolly Cruise Vloggerโ€ written by @Pandbswideworldofports Patcrick Gribben. Music by Suno. Subscribe to the channel and lets discuss the industry that we all love through news updates, daily vlogs, ship tours and shorts. Invest in the memories you make on a cruise. Take a cruise, love on your loved ones, make memories because unfortunately, tomorrow is never promised. Follow The Jolly Cruise Vlogger on all social media TikTok, Instagram and Facebook Subscribe to see why a cruise day is better than a work day any day! About The Jolly Cruise Vlogger: I enjoy exploring the world through cruising. Currently have 18 cruises sailed and always have 2-3 more booked to look forward to. I get great joy out of seeking the less popular ships, ports, or things to do on the ship and letting you know that there is so much more to explore than you first think. We release a new cruise vlog every Saturday morning at 9:00 am EST. And sometimes through the week when important events happen. So make sure that you hit the notification bell so you will see the clogs first! For collaboration inquiries, please email me at: thejollycruisevlogger@gmail.com #ncl #norwegiancruiseline #portoftampa #sparkmanwharf #nclstar #christmas #christmascruise #solocruise