7 Nights on Star of the Seas, From CocoCay’s Secret Garden to a Wild Bus Ride in Nevis
CocoCay PortCanada CountrySaint Kitts and Nevis CountryRoyal Caribbean Cruise LineGrand Turk PortPort Canaveral PortSt Thomas (US Virgin Islands) PortIcon of the Seas Cruise ShipStar of the Seas Cruise Ship
Jellyfish at CocoCay, a hidden Secret Garden, an unexpected medical diversion, and a chaotic bus ride in Nevis! Join Sean and guest co-host Sharla Manglass aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas as they look back on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise in this episode of the SeaLog Podcast. With Kat in Canada helping one of our daughters move, our travel agent Sharla joins me to compare Star of the Seas with Icon of the Seas and share the highs, lows, and surprises of the sailing. We start with the ships themselves: what's different about the entertainment, public spaces, and supper clubs, and what feels familiar. Then Sharla explains why we use a travel agent, including cabin pricing, price drops, payment options, personalized service, and transferring an existing reservation. At Perfect Day CocoCay, we talk about Coco Beach Club, its lobster lunch, jellyfish in the water, and a peaceful new Secret Garden near South Beach. Back onboard, we review Back to the Future: The Musical, Torque, Sol, the Star Diner escape room, and several dining experiences. An unexpected medical diversion takes us to Grand Turk before St. Thomas, where a Water Island excursion doesn't quite live up to its description. St. Kitts & Nevis delivers more surprises: delayed transfers, volcanic black sand, good food, and a bus driver we'll remember for a long time. We finish with our thoughts on Create and a close comparison of Lincoln Park Supper Club on Star with Empire Supper Club on Icon — from the live music and dress code to the food, drinks, and atmosphere. Join us for the honest conversations, practical cruise advice, and unexpected moments that make the SeaLog Podcast more than a typical ship review. ⚓ PODCAST DETAILS Podcast: SeaLog | 3rd Orbit Travelers Ship: Star of the Seas | Royal Caribbean Sailing: Seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise Departure and return: Port Canaveral, Florida Ports: Perfect Day CocoCay • St. Thomas • St. Kitts & Nevis Hosts: Sean Pearson and guest co-host Sharla Manglass Topics: Star vs. Icon, travel agents, excursions, dining, and entertainment 📍 VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction & Star of the Seas vs. Icon 04:28 - Why We Use a Travel Agent 10:13 - Cruise Pricing, Payments & Booking Transfers 15:13 - Embarkation Day & Onboard Dining 23:15 - Coco Beach Club, Jellyfish & Secret Garden 30:40 - Back to the Future: The Musical 34:07 - Sea Day, Escape Rooms & Specialty Dining 42:04 - Sol Ice Show & AquaDome Entertainment 44:48 - Medical Diversion & St. Thomas 48:54 - Water Island Shore Excursion 55:01 - St. Kitts & Nevis: Beach Day & Bus Ride 01:01:21 - Create Production Show 01:03:59 - Lincoln Park vs. Empire Supper Club 01:08:50 - Final Sea Day & Cruise Wrap-Up 🛳️ EXPLORE MORE Watch Royal Cruisers — our full-length Let’s Cruise adventures: https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLGdHP0yyduEQlwvdidVu42zBE8GdHUTyN?sbp=QAE%253D Royal Caribbean ship tour playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdHP0yyduETKFGP5mM1yu7fF4vfb3qKi ✅ OUR TRAVEL AGENT Sharla Manglass, CTIE-MCC 706.621.7093 SharlaM@mei-travel.com 🔗 AFFILIATE LINKS Bicycle Waterproof Playing Cards: https://link.amazon/B0bROK57R The camera I use on excursions — Insta360 Ace Pro 2: https://link.amazon/B03PRD3Y4 The camera I use when not on excursions — Insta360 Luna Ultra: https://link.amazon/B0710oIhU Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we use or believe in. Do you book directly with the cruise line or use a travel agent? And if you've sailed on both Star and Icon, which do you prefer? Let us know in the comments! ABOUT 3RD ORBIT TRAVELERS We're Sean and Kat, sharing our Royal Caribbean adventures through Royal Cruisers, ship tours, port visits, and specialty restaurant reviews. On the SeaLog Podcast, we take a deeper, honest look at the ships, excursions, and experiences behind each cruise. Subscribe and cruise along with us! Remember, if you ever feel lost and don’t know where to go, simply follow the wind. #StarOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #SeaLogPodcast