Star of the Seas showcase Sailing - Budget Travelers' Complete Guide

We're heading to Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Star of the Sea,s on August 16, 2025 - one of only TWO preview sailings before the official inaugural! After our Icon of the Seas experience, we have some real opinions about what needs to be better on this sister ship. 🚢 What We're Covering: Ship size comparison to Icon of the Seas Cabin costs and budget breakdown All 8 neighborhoods and what's different 40+ dining options (focusing on included venues) Back to the Future musical vs Wizard of Oz Crown's Edge - finally tackling our bucket list item! Why did we choose a preview sailing over waiting 💰 Budget Traveler Tips: As budget travelers, we'll show you how to experience this $2 billion ship without breaking the bank. We include dining, but provide the full picture of specialty options. ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 - Why We're Going Early 1:15 - Cabin Costs Breakdown 2:30 - Ship Features & Size 4:15 - Dining Strategy for Budget Travelers 6:30 - Waterpark & Activities Plan 8:45 - What We Learned from Icon 🎬 Our Icon of the Seas Experience: If you missed our Icon series, check out our complete ship tour that hit 150K views! We loved the Overlook sunset spot and 1400 Bar, but learned some valuable lessons about time management. 📅 Star of the Seas Schedule: Aug 16-20: Preview Sailing #1 (us!) Aug 20-24: Preview Sailing #2 Aug 31: Official Inaugural Voyage Sept 7+: Regular 7-night Caribbean sailings We'll be going LIVE during boarding and documenting everything for budget travelers who want the real experience. Hit subscribe and the bell for all our Star of the Seas content! #StarOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseVlog #BudgetTravel #IconClass CONNECT WITH US: 📱 Instagram: @ParkersOnTheGo 📱 TikTok: ParkrsOnTheGo 💌 For business inquiries: parkersonthego16@gmail.com This video is not sponsored. All opinions are our own honest experiences as budget travelers. ✈️ PLAN YOUR TRIP: https://tinyurl.com/CruiseWithCharvon or email POTGtravel@gmail.com 💰 FREE DOWNLOAD: Get my "Cruise Planning Checklist" to help you organize your perfect cruise vacation: https://tinyurl.com/Onthegoplanner 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for new first-time cruise tips videos every Wednesday! In our next video, we'll break down which cruise lines best match different travel styles. Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL-uvPebJzvLxvulwX_tvxw/join Book Your Stay: https://tinyurl.com/travelwithcharvon Travel Insurance: https://tinyurl.com/travelwithcharvon Parker Fam Gear: www.parkersgo.com 🎒 GEAR WE USE: Camera: https://a.co/d/1I5CvlV Drone: https://a.co/d/9OaXvOj Travel Gear: https://tinyurl.com/parkersamazon 📦 Visit our Amazon Store: https://tinyurl.com/parkersamazon 💼 TRAVEL RESOURCES: Get Travel Insurance: Coming Soon Best Tours & Activities: https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/potg Our Travel Planning Guide: https://tinyurl.com/otgtguide 📱 CONNECT WITH US: TikTok: www.tiktok.com/Parkersonthego Instagram: www.instagram.com/parkersonthego Website: cruisewiththeparkers.com/youtube Facebook: www.facebook.com/ParkersOnTheGoTravel Twitter: www.x.com/GoParkers DISCLOSURE: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support our channel and allows us to continue creating free content. Thank you for your support! #staroftheseas #travel #cruise #parkersonthego #parkerfam #Cruising @RoyalCaribbean