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WE SPENT ONE WEEK ON STAR OF THE SEAS! Royal Caribbean's Ultimate Cruise Ship!

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πŸ‘οΈ 211K viewsπŸ“… 10 months ago⏱️ 3:47:44

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a multi-leg journey aboard the Star of the Seas, beginning with its maiden voyage and continuing through a back-to-back sailing. The video provides an extensive tour of the mega ship, including detailed reviews of various stateroom types, such as a regular veranda room and an ocean view stateroom. The creators explore numerous onboard amenities, including the Thrill Island water park, the Aquadome theater, Central Park, and the Surfside family area. Dining experiences are a major focus, with the creators visiting the Windjammer buffet, the specialty Pier 7, Giovani's Italian Kitchen, and the Aquadome Market. They also highlight entertainment options like the Back to the Future musical and the high-ropes course, Crown's Edge. Throughout the trip, the creators navigate weather challenges caused by a nearby hurricane and share observations on the ship's scale and service. The video concludes with the creators reflecting on their experience, noting the ship's impressive engineering and the high quality of the onboard amenities.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Star of the Seas
Bacon Bliss
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Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship ReviewπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean Β· Summer Β· 7 nightsFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We're spending the next seven nights on board the best and largest cruise ship in the world.

This is the maiden voyage of this brand new massive mega ship. Again, the world's largest cruise ship.

Words cannot describe how blown away I am by this buffet over here on Star of the Seas.

Star of the Seas is hands down the greatest cruise ship ever, and I do not think that that is up for debate.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Make reservations for shows ahead of time as they sell out.
βœ“Get to shows early for a good seat, even with a reservation.
βœ“Be kind to crew members; they will treat you well in return.
βœ“For back-to-back cruises, take advantage of early room access to enjoy amenities with fewer people.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating the massive ship β€” The ship is large but well-designed; use the elevator screens and signage to find your way.
Finding a seat by the pool β€” Get to pool areas early, especially on sea days, to secure a chair.
Motion sickness from rough seas β€” The ship is so large that you barely feel the motion, but consider bringing medication if you're sensitive.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to sail on the maiden voyage of the world's largest cruise ship?
QWhat are the dining options and food quality on Star of the Seas?
QWhat are the entertainment and show offerings on board?
QWhat is the process for back-to-back cruising on Royal Caribbean?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

CocoCay4 Happy Bacon
Top: Kayaking to Great Stirrup Cay
CocoCay (Perfect Day at CocoCay)4 Happy Bacon
Top: Kayaking to Great Stirrup Key
Port Canaveral3Β½ Happy Bacon
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