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I Cruise On A Ship That's Been Cut in Half & Stretched! Windstar Star Pride

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed tour of the Windstar Star Pride following a major structural transformation where an 85 foot section was added to the vessel. This expansion increased passenger capacity from 212 to 312. The video examines how this midsection addition has impacted various ship facilities, including dining, lounges, and deck spaces. The creator notes that while the ship's silhouette appears sleek and athletic, the addition of new dining venues like the Spanish restaurant Cuadro 44 and the Star Grill has changed the onboard experience. The tour covers the layout of the La Veranda buffet, the expanded pool decks, and the fitness center, noting specific details such as the lack of bicycles in the gym and the low ceilings in certain areas. Regarding accommodations, the creator reviews the Star Balcony suites and highlights the unique cabin configuration that avoids traditional interconnecting doors to minimize noise. The video concludes that despite the ship being thirty years old, the recent updates to engines, generators, and decor make the vessel feel fresh and modern.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Star Pride
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Star Pride
Solid Strip

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

one key change that I have found is when I was on the ship before it was extended there was plenty of room for everybody in the dining room in one go which there still is however there was more chance to have tables for two

overall I think the change has been a really good one and one of the fun things to do is to spot where the cuts were and it's pretty difficult but I did find them

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider booking a cabin in the new section for a more modern experience
βœ“Use the hidden deck on Deck 5 for scenic sailing or port departures
βœ“Be aware that dining venues may have limited informal options in the evenings

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise on a ship that has been cut in half and stretched?
QHow has the Windstar Star Pride changed after its transformation?
QWhat are the new dining and lounge options on the ship?

Topics Covered

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