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This Flagship Might Have a Problem: We Sail the Star Princess

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a week-long voyage aboard the Star Princess, a new sphere class vessel from Princess Cruise Lines. The video provides a behind-the-scenes look at life on the ship, covering various amenities including the oversized central atrium, the Lido pool areas, and the unique glass dome. The creators explore different dining experiences, ranging from the main dining room and the buffet to specialty restaurants like Love by Britto and Catch by Rudy. They also detail their excursions in Mediterranean ports such as Malaga and Cartagena, highlighting local tapas and historical sites like the Roman amphitheater. A significant portion of the video addresses cabin selection, as the creators moved from a noisy cove balcony near the central atrium to a quieter location on a higher deck. The creators conclude by weighing the pros and cons of the ship, noting that while the amenities and service are high quality, the ship's modern, high-energy atmosphere and loud central hub may not suit traditionalists seeking a quiet cruise experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Star Princess
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Star Princess
A Nibble

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We'll show you behind the scenes how it went for us and what you could expect.

We were really keen to find out if this new vision for Princess has worked.

The dome is a real showstopper. It's atmospheric. It's pretty and almost unique as a facility at sea.

Our suggestion is pick a cabin far away from the central patza, the central atrium.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Opt for assigned fixed seating times in the main dining room to avoid long lines.
βœ“Check floor plans to choose a cabin away from the central atrium to avoid noise.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Choosing the right ship and cruise line β€” Consider if you prefer a traditional quiet cruise or a modern, bustling ship experience.
Cabin selection to avoid noise β€” Check floor plans and avoid cabins near the central atrium on sphere-class ships.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the new Star Princess Cruise Ship worth it?
QWhat is the real-life experience on the Star Princess?
QShould you book the Star Princess for your cruise?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route2Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconDining Main2Β½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cartagena4 Happy Bacon
Top: Roman Amphitheater Tour
Malaga4 Happy Bacon
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