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Star of the Seas | Embarkation Day on Royal Caribbean's Newest and Largest Cruise Ship | Day 1

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👁️ 45K views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 43:23

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their first day aboard Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas, which they identify as the largest and newest cruise ship in the world. The video follows their embarkation process, including a quick security check and boarding. They explore various ship features such as Thrill Island, which contains multiple water slides, and Chill Island, which features the largest pool at sea. The tour includes a visit to the Pearl, described as the largest kinetic art piece in the world, and the Central Park neighborhood. The family also explores the Windjammer buffet, where they review a wide variety of food including seafood, desserts, and spaghetti bolognese. They provide a detailed look at their ocean view balcony stateroom, noting the storage options and amenities. The day concludes with a formal dinner in the main dining room and a discussion of their initial impressions, noting the ship's massive scale and high quality of service. Despite a canceled water show due to waves, the creators express high satisfaction with the embarkation experience.

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
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogCasual Creator
👦 Best for Family (Teens)Caribbean · 7 nightsFrom Port Canaveral, FloridaVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

This is by far the best imbarcation buffet on any cruise ship I've ever had.

The Wind Jammer Buffet, the best imbarcation buffet I've ever had on any cruise ship.

So far, I've just been thoroughly impressed.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get a refreshment package for unlimited mocktails, sodas, and specialty coffees.
Use the magnetic hooks in the stateroom for extra storage.
Try the spaghetti bolognese in the main dining room.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

SeasicknessThey brought ginger ale and medicine for seasickness.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation experience like on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas?
QWhat are the key features and neighborhoods on the ship?
QWhat is the food like on the first day?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconDrink Package4 Happy BaconEmbarkation3½ Happy BaconWater Park4½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconKids Family4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Coco Key, Bahamas4 Happy Bacon
Port Canaveral, Florida4 Happy Bacon
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