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My first inaugural cruise

Royal Caribbean International•Star of the Seas•August 2025• Posted Sep 19, 2026
Overall
5/5
Best for
High-energy cruisers
Based on vibe + energy
Would sail again?
Yes
Reviewer’s verdict
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Rating Breakdown

Overall average
4.3
Overall Experience
5
Atmosphere
4
Crowd
5

Full Review

I saw this voyage and had to get in on the chance to snag some bragging rights and a new experience aboard an Icon shop.

Seeing the pearl in the middle of the ship for the first time was quite the experience. The Back to Future musical was amazing!

Like most cruises, people were friendly and welcomed conversation. Easily one of my favorite things about cruising.

The food was meh but it did the job. Cocoa Kay is easily my least favorite port since it's basically lunch on the beach with kids screaming in the background but that's also not why I went.

I got a free pickleball set and some matching hats out of it so definitely would go again.

Pros

The cruise director was great.

Cons

The food hovered on the line of okay to meh.

Tips

Get a central park room, if you can afford it.

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Cruise Details

Cruise LineRoyal Caribbean International
DeparturePort Canaveral, Florida
SailedAugust 2025