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the ship was built in 1999, so it really isn't that old. They are wanting to add 2 new ships to the fleet, but the Euro is not good enough yet. The ship certainly doesn't look old...it is going to refurb, actually she is there now I think. It is built "art deco" style...not real open like the big mega ships. I am just not convinced that the premium price is worth it. I would rather the bigger ships, and lower prices.

Nope...it isn't a group rate...seriously...I got it as a manager's special back in August when I booked it...lol. On their website it is listed there now as an internet special...

This sounds like an amazing cruise. I will be getting free internet on the Star....in January...so I will be able to post as well... Thanks for sharing!

148 isn't too bad though. I got a manager rate special for 6 rooms...breakfast...internet...nice pool area ...we rented a 15 passenger van for all of us, lol. Actually, the Superbowl isn't til February 4th...we are getting out of there in the nik of time! :grin:

I am not sure if I was supposed to post the price...if not...sorry. Everything else we priced out was over $200, which I thought was crazy for one night. I would rather have money for shopping!

Best Western Oakland Park.... About 10 minutes from the pier. The price is right...only $111 per night, and we don't have to pay til we get there....and incldues breakfast...lol

I would be happy to elaborate on both the shore excursions and the kids room... These were all brand new stops for Disney...so maybe the bugs for the shore excursions weren't quite worked out. The beach tour for Barbados was unorganized....and we were brought to an aquarium, that I did enjoy....the beach was a public one, not a private one and after paying for the tour $100 for 2, we were told we would have to pay $5 each for a chair...I am not cheap, lol...but I did feel I spent enough for the tour! The beach for St. Lucia...again...was unorganized. The 5 of us were hounded by vendors...to the point that we were uneasy leaving our things on chairs to enjoy the beautfiul waters. I love St. Lucia and it is my favorite Southern Caribbean island...we left the beach early, by getting our own taxi...many others left as well... Disney reimbursed me for the taxi. As far as the kids room. My 4 year old likes to be busy...crafts, baking with me, things like that. There seemed to be alot of free time in there. On Carnival and Royal Caribbean, the kids made pillowcases, tshirts, many many things. Not just basic paper coloring. Don't get me wrong...having the character interaction is a huge plus...lol...she does ask to go back though...after our Princess cruise...and another trip to WDW...lol. Oh, I did find that the staff in the kids room spent alot of time talking at the desk with each other...not as much interaction with the kids. They did have a neat Disney University graduation that was neat...they earned a tshirt and a grad cap with Mickey Ears...

I am excited for the cruise. I love Jamaica...and can't wait to go there. We will be doing the tour with Peat Taylor. He is great! Joey, we sail out of Fort Lauderdale...we are coming down on the 19th...staying at Best Western. hey CruiseFreak...welcome! Oh um, my cabin is on deck 12...balcony...port side...near the elevators...can't remember the number of the top of my head.

Hi Cruise Freak, Welcome...I am new too...hope to see you posting!

Thanks for the warm welcome...

Booked on the Star Princess for January 20, 2007...Can't wait...