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

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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.
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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.
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