Photo Tour of the Star - April 2012

Photo Tour of the Star - April 2012

We just had a great weekend getaway on the Star with a 2-day CTN (Cruise to Nowhere). We took our 2 granddaughters (ages 8 and 6).

They are not rookies; this was their 5th cruise.

I will post a short Review on another thread about the trip itself.

Since this was our first time on the Star, I made a point of exploring the ship and taking enough pictures to give a good feel for the layout.

I know there have been many "Star" questions lately, since it is new to NYC and the Bermuda run.

I hope this collection will help those scheduled to travel on her this summer.

The Star

The Star's design is classic 1990's with an open Centrum and glass elevators midship.

The Atrium

 

Looking down...

The open Atrium is a 7-8-9, with the lobby (7), Blue Lagoon / Moderno (8) and the Internet Cafe (9)

Guest Services

The Star has our favorite kind of Promenade Deck on Deck 7

Pool Area, Two Slides and Hot Tubs

A very interesting Terraced Sun Deck is located on the forward side of the pool. Steps up the terrace with loungers and tables on each level.

Climb up the steps and encounter the Bier Garten bar on Deck 13, overlooking the pool deck

On either side of Deck 13, you can enter the Jogging Track.

NOTE! - this is a great place to take sailaway and port pictures, since it is on the outside of the plexiglas barriers, giving an unobstructed photo view.

Thanks for this! My husband and I are sailing on the Star in August. It will be our first cruise!

Walking Forward from there...you find a very private "quiet" zone, the Forward Sun Deck.

In a warm climate, this seems like a great area...loads of loungers with windbreak panels between each row...

Forward Sun Deck

More Forward Sun Deck

In the center of this area is a "Double-wide" hot tub

There are quite a few of these Windbreak shields on the upper decks

Here's a view of the new Deck 12 Hallway, where the Spinnaker used to be.

Next batch will be a trip Aft on Deck 12 to the Kids Area and the Sports Deck

Great Pictures:)

Looking forward to your review.

Deck 12 Aft is the Kids Club and Kiddie Pools

All the kiddie pools are 1.5 ft. deep

Thanks for the great pictures, we are on the Star in June, counting down the days. Looking forward to the rest of your pictures.

Thanks Joann

Walk up a level from Deck 12 Aft and you will find your handy, convenient helipad. :p

This area has double duty as an extra sundeck and can be loaded up with loungers. I would imagine it would be a good place for parents to hang out if the kiddies were in the play area.

Walking forward from the helipad is the Sports deck... Golf cage and Basketball.

Just below this area (on Deck 12) is the Teen club and Arcade

The Arcade games are $1.50 a play...a far cry from 5 cent pinball. That could add up quickly.

 

Opposite the Teen Club is the Spa and Fitness Center

Continue Forward on Deck 13 to midship and enter Cagney's and the Star Bar

Cagney's set up for suite breakfast

Star Bar...the Concierge's office by day and a quiet lounge in the evening.

Walk down a flight of stairs from Cagney's and you will enter the Market Cafe.

Very bright and spacious, kind of "diner" utilitarian seating.

The most noticeable difference from the Jewel-class ships is that the Buffet area is on both sides of the food service area...so the Cafe has full seating areas on both port and starboard. (unlike the kitchen on port, seating on starboard of the Jewel class).

Thank you for the beautiful pictures. I do not sail on Her until over Christmas and then her transatlantic next spring. I can hardly wait. Mandy

Down, now, to the main dining rooms...

Versailles is the primary dining room and very nicely appointed.