Star of the Seas: First Impressions & Unexpected Changes #RoyalCaribbean #StarOfTheSeas
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We finally boarded Royal Caribbean’s brand-new Star of the Seas — the largest cruise ship in the world — but embarkation day did NOT go the way we expected…
This is Florida. I know all you folks in the uh from the north and the Midwest who This is your life good half of the year. Are probably laughing your butts off right now.
I'm very sorry for this unexpected change.
It's our vacation. It's what we make it.
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We finally boarded Royal Caribbean’s brand-new Star of the Seas — the largest cruise ship in the world — but embarkation day did NOT go the way we expected… 🥶🚢 What was supposed to be a sunny Florida cruise departure quickly turned into one of the coldest embarkation days we’ve ever experienced. We’re talking freezing wind, ice forming on deck, and even ICICLES hanging from the waterslides on Star of the Seas! In this video we: • Board Star of the Seas for the very first time • Explore neighborhoods like Central Park, Surfside, Thrill Island & the Aquadome • Try drinks, pizza, and specialty food spots • Check out the sail away party and balloon drop • Visit the casino, comedy club, and entertainment venues • Compare the ship to MSC World America • And receive some unexpected bad news about our itinerary… Can the world’s largest cruise ship still deliver an amazing first day despite freezing temperatures and itinerary changes? Join us as we find out! ⚓ Subscribe for our complete Star of the Seas series including cabin tours, deck-by-deck ship tour, food reviews, sea days, entertainment, ports, and more cruise adventures. If you’re planning a cruise on Star of the Seas or just love cruise ship tours, this video is for you! 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @LidoHoppers ☕ Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/lidohoppers ✈️ We’re also travel advisors — reach out if you’d like help booking your next cruise adventure! https://lidohoppers.com/ As an Amazon affiliate we earn a small commission on items that you purchase at no additional cost to you. This helps our channel grow. Thank you in advance! Video Equipment Used to Make this Video: ✅ DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/3QQwKM6 ✅ DJI Battery Handle - https://amzn.to/3FKOmXo ✅ DJI Mic 2 Bluetooth Microphone - https://amzn.to/42byiFN ✅ DJI Osmo Mini Tripod - https://amzn.to/4iN8qqT ✅ Ulanzi Extendable Tripod - https://amzn.to/4jacSQb ✅ Magnetic Mount - https://amzn.to/4iFPUAu ✅ DJI Osmo Case - https://amzn.to/3FHeRgu 📌 Chapters: 02:04 First Steps Onto Star of the Seas 03:29 First Impressions of the Royal Promenade 04:06 The Key Lunch & Muster Station Setup 05:00 Exploring Thrill Island 06:03 The Hideaway Adults-Only Area 07:01 Cruise Ship Views Around Port Canaveral 08:44 Looking for a Drink to Warm Up 10:04 ICE on the Deck in Florida?! 11:31 Icicles Hanging from the Waterslides 13:52 Exploring the Aquadome & Overlook 17:25 Aquadome Market Food Options 18:32 First Visit to Central Park 22:48 The Pearl & Exploring Indoors 25:20 Bad News About CocoCay 27:26 Reacting to the Itinerary Change 29:58 Sailaway Party Moved Indoors 31:55 Finally Sailing Away 33:56 Sorrento’s Pizza Review 36:06 Casino Time & Cruise Nightlife 38:32 Comedy Show & Entertainment Review 40:31 Royal Promenade Balloon Drop 42:35 Embarkation Day Final Thoughts #StarOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #cruisevlog #EmbarkationDay #IconClass #StarOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseVlog #EmbarkationDay #IconClass #CruiseShip #Cruising #LargestCruiseShip #CruiseVacation #LidoHoppers