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We Tried EVERYTHING on the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship… Was It Worth It?

Shug & Alan's Travel Channel
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👁️ 3K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 1:50:16
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 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

This is cruise number 64 for us and I get mudslides all the time. It's the first time 64 cruises I've ever seen 74 ice cream in there.

That was an 11 out of 10. Totally. It was absolutely incredible.

Somebody threw up in it. Yeah, somebody couldn't hold their liquor.

The simple things in life. Yeah. Creamy, buttery, really hot. Temperature's good. Wow, delicious.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a surfside balcony room for easy access to the back of the ship.
Use the tram service at CocoCay to get around the island for free.
Try the lobster tails and shrimp at the Windjammer on boarding day.
Get to the pool deck early to secure a lounge chair with an umbrella.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating a large ship can be overwhelmingUse the destination elevators and follow signs; the ship is well-organized.
Finding available lounge chairs at pools or CocoCayArrive early or look for chairs in less crowded areas, like the back of the Oasis Lagoon.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas worth the price?
QWhat is it like to sail on the world's newest and largest cruise ship?
QWhat are the highlights of a 7-day Caribbean cruise on this ship?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet4 Happy BaconEmbarkation3½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconWater Park3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows5 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Snackshack visit
Port Canaveral2½ Happy Bacon
St. Maarten4 Happy Bacon
Top: Maho Beach plane spotting ($18 per person round trip)
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YouTube Video Description

Is the new @RoyalCaribbean Star of the Seas really worth $4,000+ for a 7-day cruise? In this full cruise movie, we take you along for the entire experience so you can decide if the price — and the hype — live up to reality. From sail away to the final day, you’ll see exactly what it’s like sailing on the world’s newest & largest cruise ship, including: 🌴 Perfect Day at CocoCay ✈️ Maho Beach in St. Maarten (planes flying right overhead!) 🎈 The huge balloon drop celebration 🌊 Water slides, pools, and outdoor decks 🍽️ Dining & reviews all around the ship 🎭 Shows, entertainment, and sea-day fun Whether you’re planning a cruise on Star of the Seas or just cruise-curious, this video shows what that $4,000+ price tag actually gets you — the highlights, the surprises, and the honest take. 👉 Is it worth it? Let us know what YOU think in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe to Shug & Alan’s Travel Channel for cruise reviews, ship tours, tips, and honest opinions https://www.youtube.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel?sub_confirmation=1 🛍️ Visit our merch store to support the channel https://shugalanstravelchannel.creator-spring.com ❤️ Become a channel member for exclusive perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeMpg_qlS0LNnV0WTBu2bbA/join Another Day, Another Adventure. #StarOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CocoCay #MahoBeach #CruiseVlog #CruiseReview #CruiseShip #CruiseLife #ShugAlansTravelChannel ---- Follow us on social media: 👍 https://www.facebook.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel 📸 https://www.instagram.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel ✌️ https://www.tiktok.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel 🐦https://twitter.com/ShugAlansTC Donations to help support our channel https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YPR6P3SXELPCU 00:00 – Aboard the NEW Star of the Seas 01:55 – Boarding Day Energy & Getting Settled 03:50 – Windjammer Lunch & Review 15:20 – Balcony Stateroom Tour 20:36 – Sail Away Day Celebration 31:29 – Main Dining Room Dinner & Review 39:50 – Embarkation Day Balloon Drop and Celebration 42:04 – CoCoCay 47:05 – Snack Shack & Review 53:19– Oasis Lagoon 01:03:15 – St. Maarten Arrival 01:04:37 – Maho Beach 01:16:59 – Windjammer Breakfast & Review 01:30:45 – Drinks & snacks Surfside Bites 01:38:01 – Windjammer Lunch & review 01:42:58 – Back to the Future 01:44:27 – SOL 01:49:39 – Final thoughts & Member Thanks