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Cruise-mas Day 1: Why We’re Spending Christmas on Royal Caribbean’s NEW Star of the Seas 🎄🚢

Cruising with Carol
Cruising with Carol
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👁️ 233 views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 5:26
What This Creator Said
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👦 Best for Family (Teens)Caribbean · WinterVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I went on Star of the Seas in August and it blew my mind away.

I knew that there was going to be something for everyone in my family to do.

Cruising for Christmas gives me all of that.

We're still taking Christmas pictures. We're still wearing Christmas t-shirts.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book your shows as soon as they open.
Make sure you have all of your shows booked.
Talk about booking restaurants.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Taking minors on a cruise for the first time in a long time.Drop some things down in the comments for advice.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy are we spending Christmas on Royal Caribbean's new Star of the Seas?
QWhat are the reasons behind choosing this ship for a Christmas cruise?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

CocoCay4½ Happy Bacon
Top: cabana at Hideaway Beach
Costa Maya4 Happy Bacon
Honduras4 Happy Bacon
Top: cassita
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YouTube Video Description

Okay, it’s officially one week until we embark on our Christmas cruise on the Star of the Seas. I can’t believe this is happening! In this vlog, I’ll share the reasons behind our choice of this ship the decision to cruise over Christmas, and all the excitement and slight nervousness I’m feeling about the upcoming journey. #royalcaribbean #staroftheseas #christmascruise #cruise #cruiseship #vlogmas #vlogmas2025 #familycruise #familytrip