Ep. 566 - Live Bonus Show - How Bright Does Royal’s Star Shine: Previewing the Star of the Seas w...

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Disney Cruise Line

Royal Caribbean Group

Norwegian Cruise Line

Star of the Seas

What This Creator Said

3½ Happy Bacon

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Caribbean · Summer · 3 nights

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I think we can kind of start talking about some of the public spaces.

It is air conditioned.

It was phenomenal.

I left the ship thinking that I would book it for my family because we had an amazing time.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book activities in advance on Royal Caribbean.

✓Ask for specific liquor brands when ordering cocktails.

✓Consider Sky Class or higher for better suite benefits.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship size and navigation — Even a directionally challenged person figured their way around with only three nights.

Crowds on a large ship — The ship is broken up into many small areas and nooks, so it doesn't feel overwhelmingly crowded.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does the Star of the Seas compare to Disney Cruise Line?

QWhat are the dining options and costs on the Star of the Seas?

QDoes the ship feel crowded despite its size?

Topics Covered

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How to read the Trip Bacon Score

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Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description↓

Karen and Kaley from My Path Unwinding Travel (https://mypathunwinding.com/dclduo) are back to share their thoughts on Royal Caribbean’s brand-new mega-ship, the Star of the Seas. Recorded just after their exclusive preview sailing, they’re giving us a full breakdown—from first impressions to food, entertainment, venues, standout features, and how this ship compares to Disney Cruise Line. If you’ve been curious about Royal’s newest offering or wondering how it stacks up against your favorite Disney ships, this episode is a must-listen. Listen now and join the conversation. Book Your Next Disney Cruise Line Vacation: Visit our show sponsor My Path Unwinding Travel (https://mypathunwinding.com/dclduo) DCL Magazine – Your Ultimate Guide to Disney Cruise Line Tips & Tricks: Join the waitlist for DCL Magazine (https://dcl-magazine.com/) and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store. Stay Connected with the DCL Duo: Website (https://dclduo.com/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dcl_duo/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DCLDuo) | Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dclduo) We’re listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at: Top 100 Disney Podcasts (https://blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts/) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (https://blog.feedspot.com/cruise_podcasts/) | Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (https://blog.feedspot.com/disney_cruise_line_podcasts/) Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.