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Star Princess Cruise Review to Hawaii

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 5
Helpful Votes: 213

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5
Star Princess

15 Night Hawaiian Islands (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 19, 2018

Ship: Star Princess

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: E324

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

This was a very good cruise with consistently good food, and the majority of the staff seemed like they actually cared if everything was alright with your vacation. All of our expectations were met and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. This has been one of the better cruises that we have ever taken, even compared to other luxury cruise lines that we have been on.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
We arrived at the port in the morning, and boarded the ship in less than an hour.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
The MDR and specialty restaurants food was still very good, with constant quality and efficient service in the areas that we engaged. The buffet food needs work decreasing the carbohydrates and increasing the proteins.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
We had nine sea days on this trip, so the expert speakers and the new movies in the theater saved the day.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
The Star's singers and dancers contract ran out while in Hawaii and we received another group of singers and dancers that had not worked together, and it showed.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Of the 30+ cruises that we have taken, the staff on the Star rate in our top 5. Their attitude was always positive and we were treated with respect.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Older ship but in good condition. We prefer smaller designed ships with elevators that work.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ship tip

If you go to any of the early shows (7:00), make sure that you arrive 30 minutes early because it will be standing room only when it starts.

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

2 out of 5

Hilo, Hawaii

4 out of 5
Go to the volcanoes.

Honolulu, Oahu

4 out of 5
Rent a car and drive around the island. Cab from cruise terminal to rental car agency is expensive.

Nawiliwili, Kauai

4 out of 5
Good food if you find the right place.

Lahaina, Maui

4 out of 5
This is the tender port, so plan ahead.

Ensenada, Mexico

2 out of 5
We do not get off the ship usually.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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4 Comments

cruisellama    5 years ago

catwrangler    5 years ago

Thanks for the review. This is our first time with Princess. Sounds like we made the right decision.

captainhoudy    5 years ago

Good to know i will be sailing on the star in July

willwork4cruz    5 years ago

Great review. I do like Princess. It's good to know they are even close to the luxury lines.

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