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Boarding Star Of The Seas! The World's NEWEST & LARGEST Cruise Ship! Royal Caribbean Cruise Vlog!

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πŸ‘οΈ 50K viewsπŸ“… 12 months ago⏱️ 55:04

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the maiden voyage embarkation on the Star of the Seas, a new mega ship from Royal Caribbean. The vlog begins with the journey to Port Canaveral, noting heavy traffic and the potential impact of a category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic. After navigating terminal parking and a quick check-in process, the creator explores the massive scale of the vessel. The video provides a detailed tour of a regular veranda stateroom on deck 12, highlighting features like the adjustable desk, storage options, and the balcony view. The creator also reviews various onboard amenities, including the Windjammer buffet, the Aquadome Market, and the Thrill Island water park. Food experiences are a central focus, ranging from the extensive buffet options to a specialty dinner at Pier 7, where the creator evaluates California-style dishes like fish tacos and Korean fried chicken. The vlog concludes with a look at the ship's retail merchandise and the excitement of the sail-away celebration, with the creator expressing high satisfaction with the ship's scale and amenities.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Star of the Seas
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Star of the Seas
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean Β· Summer Β· 7 nightsFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

This is the maiden voyage of this brand new massive mega ship. Again, the world's largest cruise ship.

Words cannot describe how blown away I am by this buffet over here on Star of the Seas.

I am so beyond excited for this cruise.

I am loving this ship. It's so nice. It is amazing.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book a flight that leaves at least at 12:00 in the afternoon after a cruise to account for traffic.
βœ“Use courtesy flushes to avoid clogging the toilet and a $100 penalty fine.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating the new terminal and check-in process β€” Follow signage for drop-off and pickups; check-in was quick and easy.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to board the world's newest and largest cruise ship on its maiden voyage?
QWhat are the dining options and experiences on Star of the Seas?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program2Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconDining Buffet4Β½ Happy BaconWater Park4Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Port Canaveral3Β½ Happy Bacon
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