Star Princess Review: What Makes Princess’ Sphere Class So Different?
Star Princess and Sun Princess are unlike anything Princess Cruises has built before. But with a dramatically larger ship, completely redesigned public spaces and new dining and entertainment venues, does Sphere Class still feel like Princess? We recently sailed aboard Star Princess, giving Jill her first experience on a Sphere Class ship after cruises on several more traditional Princess ships. In this review, we explore what makes Star different — and which changes we think really work. We take a look at the spectacular new Piazza, the glass-enclosed Dome, the technologically advanced Princess Arena, Star Princess' extensive dining choices, bars and lounges, casino, fitness center and spa, plus our contemporary mini-suite cabin. And because Mark previously sailed on Sun Princess, we can also look at Star as part of the bigger picture: what Princess is trying to accomplish with its new Sphere Class. Some changes impressed us enormously. Others come with compromises — including the loss of the traditional wraparound promenade deck and some limitations we found with the Dome and fitness center. The real question is whether all those changes add up to a Princess cruise we'd choose again. Stick around for our Cleared for Comfort? verdict. Also on Cleared for Comfort: Our Sanctuary Collection Review: https://youtu.be/nya9VYk-McE Princess Pre-Cruise Package: https://youtu.be/MvCNoJSqyjw If you've sailed on Star Princess or Sun Princess, we'd love to hear what you think of Sphere Class. Does it still feel like Princess to you? #StarPrincess #PrincessCruises #SphereClass #CruiseReview #cruiseship 0:00 Star Princess & Sphere Class 1:08 The Piazza & Ship Design 1:40 The Dome 2:02 Dining on Star Princess 4:18 Entertainment, Princess Arena, Dome 5:08 Bars, Casino & Nightlife 5:57 Fitness Center & Spa 7:20 Our Mini-Suite Cabin 8:15 Does Star Princess Still Feel Like Princess? 11:12 Final Verdict: Cleared for Comfort?