We Sailed MSC World America & Star of the Seas Back-to-Back — Here's Which Won
We sailed MSC World America and Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas BACK-TO-BACK—14 nights, two of the newest and biggest cruise ships in the world, and two completely different cruise experiences. So… which one wins? In this video, Christina and Tony sit down to give you our honest, no-holds-barred comparison of these two mega-ships, including: 🚢 Cabin & suite experience 🏊 Pools & sea-day crowds 🎭 Entertainment & shows 🍔 Food & specialty dining 🍹 Bars & drink packages 🌴 Ports & excursions ✨ Ship design & overall atmosphere 👨👩👧👦 Which ship is better for families 💰 And, most importantly… WHAT WE ACTUALLY SPENT And that last part may surprise you. So is Star of the Seas worth paying more for? Is MSC World America the better value? And which ship would WE recommend for your next cruise? Watch until the end for our complete cost breakdown and final verdict. 📱 Don't forget to download the FREE Lido Hoppers Cruise App for cruise tracking, packing lists, scavenger hunts, games, cruise countdowns, and much more! https://lidohoppers.com/app/ 👍 If you enjoyed the video, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and let us know in the comments: 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @LidoHoppers ☕ Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/lidohoppers ✈️ We’re also travel advisors — reach out if you’d like help booking your next cruise adventure! https://lidohoppers.com/ 👗 Christina's Cruise Closet Love one of Christina's outfits in this video? We've partnered with BloomChic so you can browse many of her favorite cruise-ready styles and take advantage of exclusive savings. 🛍️ Shop Christina's BloomChic Favorites: 👉 https://rb.gy/3btb8r As a BloomChic affiliate, we may earn a small commission if you shop through our link, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting The Lido Hoppers! Video Equipment Used to Make this Video: ✅ DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/3QQwKM6 ✅ DJI Battery Handle - https://amzn.to/3FKOmXo ✅ DJI Mic 2 Bluetooth Microphone - https://amzn.to/42byiFN ✅ DJI Osmo Mini Tripod - https://amzn.to/4iN8qqT ✅ Ulanzi Extendable Tripod - https://amzn.to/4jacSQb ✅ Magnetic Mount - https://amzn.to/4iFPUAu ✅ DJI Osmo Case - https://amzn.to/3FHeRgu As an Amazon affiliate we earn a small commission on items that you purchase at no additional cost to you. This helps our channel grow. Thank you in advance! 📌 Chapters: 00:00 — MSC World America vs Star of the Seas 00:57 — Getting On & Off the Ships 01:44 — Cabins: Suite vs Balcony 03:28 — The Coffee Maker Problem 😂 03:58 — The WOW Factor: Ship Design & Spaces 05:36 — Pools, Crowds & Sea Days 06:54 — Entertainment: Parties vs Shows 08:27 — Food & Drinks: Things Get Complicated 11:45 — Ports & Excursions 13:22 — Which Ship Has the Better Vibe? 14:29 — Tips You Need to Know Before You Book 15:22 — Our Final Verdict 17:41 — WHAT WE ACTUALLY PAID 18:01 — MSC World America: Cruise Cost Breakdown 18:08 — Star of the Seas: Cruise Cost Breakdown 18:41 — Drink Packages & Wi-Fi 19:45 — Specialty Dining & Excursions 21:28 — Final Totals: $5,465 vs $7,510 22:43 — Which Ship Is Right for You? 23:28 — Thanks for Watching! 23:45 — Check Out the Lido Hoppers Cruise App #Cruise #MSCWorldAmerica #StarOfTheSeas #MSCWorldAmerica #StarOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #MSC #CruiseComparison #CruiseTips #CruiseReview #CruiseVlog #Cruising #CruiseVacation #TheLidoHoppers