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Our Inaugural Star Princess Cruise | Does the Star Princess Shine Brighter Than the Sun Princess?

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โค๏ธ Best for CoupleMediterranean ยท Fall ยท 11 nightsFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The star princess is actually very very beautiful. They've done a a great job upgrading this even I think a little bit better than the Sun Princess.

We did not pay for a single shore excursion through Princess. We chose to do everything ourselves and do all of our own exploring.

The Star Princess has done a much better job handling their buffet line over the Sun Princess.

It was significantly less expensive and it wasn't very stressful.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Do your own shore excursions to save money and have more flexibility.
โœ“Get to Pompeii early to avoid crowds and have more time to explore.
โœ“Use the free shuttle buses in ports for easy transportation.
โœ“Consider the Princess Plus or Premier packages for drinks, dining, and internet.

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

How to handle independent shore excursions โ€” Use free shuttles, buy hop-on hop-off tickets, or take trains for cost-effective exploration.
Navigating inaugural cruise logistics โ€” Arrive early at port; check-in and debarcation were smooth.

Questions This Creator Answers

QDoes the Star Princess shine brighter than the Sun Princess?
QHow easy is it to do independent shore excursions on an 11-day Mediterranean cruise?
QWhat are the improvements on the Star Princess compared to the Sun Princess?

Topics Covered

Excursions3 Happy BaconService Crew4ยฝ Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconDining Main3ยฝ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3ยฝ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cartagena4 Happy Bacon
Top: Independent Walking Tour
Civitavecchia4 Happy Bacon
Top: Hop-on hop-off bus (โ‚ฌ20 a piece)
Gibraltar3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: Cable Car to Rock of Gibraltar (โ‚ฌ19 basic ticket)
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๐ŸŒŠ Join us on the Inaugural Voyage of the Star Princess! ๐ŸŒŸ Set sail on an unforgettable 11-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the brand-new Star Princess, the latest addition to Princess Cruisesโ€™ fleet. This voyage takes you on a breathtaking journey through history, culture, and coastal beauty โ€” visiting some of Europeโ€™s most iconic ports. ๐Ÿšข Itinerary Highlights: โš“ Marseilles, France โ€“ Explore charming markets, coastal cafes, and the stunning Old Port. โš“ Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy โ€“ Step back in time with a day among ancient wonders and a beautiful port city. โš“ Naples, Italy โ€“ Experience the gateway to Pompeii, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast. โš“ Palermo, Sicily โ€“ Discover Sicilian culture, street food, and centuries-old architecture. โš“ Cartagena, Spain โ€“ Wander the beautiful harbor city steeped in Roman history. โš“ Gibraltar, UK Territory โ€“ Visit the famous Rock and meet its playful monkeys while enjoying panoramic views of two continents. From fine dining and spectacular entertainment to breathtaking sea views and unforgettable excursions, the Star Princess delivers the ultimate Mediterranean experience. โœจ Subscribe for more cruise vlogs, ship tours, and travel adventures!๐Ÿ‘ Donโ€™t forget to like, comment, and share if you love cruising as much as we do. 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - Departing Barcelona 5:57 - Day 2 - Marseilles France 8:32 - Day 3 - At Sea (Buffet's) 14:43 - Day 4 - Civitavecchia (Rome) 22:11 - Day 5 - Naples 28:02 - Day 6 - Palermo 33:31 - Day 7 - At Sea 34:24 - Day 8 - Cartagena, Spain 39:46 - Day 9 - At Sea (Bar Tour) 46:29 - Day 10 - Gibraltar 54:55 - Day 11 - Day At Sea (Specialty Dining Tour) #cruising #travel #cruise #casino #casino tour #cruiseship #cabin tour #full ship tour #celebrity cruises #princess cruises #msc cruises #ncl #virgin voyages #carnival cruises #cruise vacation #travel vlog #cruise vlog