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We were on the Star last November.  I'll try to answer some of your questions.


You can get a table for 2 in the traditional dining room.  There is only one dining room for traditional, two for PC.  We prefer traditional, but many like PC.

Balconies on the Caribe deck are larger than others and are half covered, half open.  Caribe balconies are what most people prefer.

Lido, Aloha, Baja are completely covered, but smaller than Caribe.  Dolphin is mini-suites and open.  Emerald (aft) is mini-suites and covered.  All cabins on the very back of the ship are covered and those have bigger balconies.

Room service is free unless you are ordering from the bar.  The menu is very limited, but you can write whatever you want and usually will get it. 

Tips are automatically charged to your account, but you can take them off and tip directly.  We leave ours on, and give extra where deserved.  We haven't noticed that the service is any different.

There is a 24-hour buffet at the Horizon Court, so you can always eat there if you miss the dining room.  I cannot remember the times, and think the buffet breakfast is better than the dining room.  We nearly always order room service for breakfast and eat it on our balcony.

The days at sea are my favorite.  I think there is always something to do.  I would love to go on a cruise for a week that we never had a port.   There are all kinds of activities during the day -- trivia, bingo, movies, cards, pool games, port talks, etc. 

I don't use the patch, just take a Bonine every night and have never gotten sick.  We went with a large group for a family wedding and that is what we told everyone to take.  29 people and no one was sick.

I thought Randi's Happy Horses in Mazatlan was lots of fun.  You are back to the ship by 2.  The horses are very gentle, you ride on a beach and then go to a restaurant right on the beach that is very good.  The ride is on Stone Island which is not at all crowded.

And what the heck is roll call?  We've been on many Princess cruises and I've never heard of it!

I didn't answer all of your questions, but it's a start.  If you have any more I'll try to answer them.  You will love the Star Princess!  The Mexican Riviera is not my favorite, but I'd go again!


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