SPECTACULAR FIRST CRUISE

Star Princess Cruise Review to South America

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Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 40

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Verified Review

17 Night Andes & South America (Los Angeles To Santiago)

Sail date: December 04, 2015

Ship: Star Princess

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: E301

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

We were so impressed with everything about this cruise that we booked two more cruises while onboard and have already decided to add a third. The food, staff, entertainment, and fellow passengers were even better than we had expected.

I broke my hip less than two months before the ship sailed, and I was put in a handicapped cabin and treat with the ultimate in TLC wherever we went. The recumbent bike resistance pool were ideal for my recovery. In fact, we wish we were still onboard!

This was one of the best experiences of our lives, and we can't wait for a repeat performance. We know it will be even better without a broken bone.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The staff catered to our vegan diet, and we found the best waiter in the universe so sat at his tables for every meal.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We were surprised at the huge variety of things to do onboard, and my husband particularly enjoyed the scholastic lectures.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We went to almost every show and were very impressed with the variety of entertainment. We particularly like Mark Merchant who is a ventriloquist and Doug Funk who is a comedian who does improv. They were the best, but we also enjoyed several singers.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our cabin cleaner was very thoughtful, even placing a napkin over a glass of water I left on the night stand.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

The ship was enormous, but we were easily able to find our way around after a few days. Everything was perfect for us, and we liked the fact that they decorated for the holidays.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The cabin was a good size for us, and the bathroom was perfect. I could not have managed a regular cabin with my walker; however, we have decided to book only cabin with balconies for all future cruises.

Ship tip

It was great having so many options for food and entertainment.

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Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

5 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

5 out of 5

I liked finding a salon where I had my hair cut and a mani/pedi for only $30.

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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

5 out of 5

Callao (Lima), Peru

5 out of 5

General San Martin (Pisco), Peru

5 out of 5

Coquimbo (La Serena), Chile

5 out of 5

We loved watching the pelicans and sea lions.

Thumbs Up 0

Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile

5 out of 5

3 Comments

Macie4 8 years ago

The handicap room is very large we were in E301

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Siebenseven 8 years ago

Was the handicap room spacious. Which one did you have?

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Macie4 8 years ago

Must have been your first cruise. I also was on Star Princess and out of 45 cruises i have done this was the worse and more expensive. Food, entertainment, excursion, Disembarkwas horrible not a good one for this trip. Our entire party of 16 got very sick and e ded up with phenomia. I give this cruise o minus 10

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