Behind the Scenes Tour

[denas]

We are sailing on the Star the first week of January for our 20th wedding anniversary. We have never done a behind the scenes tour on any ship. I know that the weather tends to start to really cool off that last sea day as we head back to Tampa and since we don't play Bingo, trivia, or do casinos, I was thinking this might be an interesting option. It is a little pricey. Has anyone done this? Is it worth the money?

[Love my butler]

We are sailing on the Star the first week of January for our 20th wedding anniversary. We have never done a behind the scenes tour on any ship. I know that the weather tends to start to really cool off that last sea day as we head back to Tampa and since we don't play Bingo, trivia, or do casinos, I was thinking this might be an interesting option. It is a little pricey. Has anyone done this? Is it worth the money?

 

If you have never done one, it's probably worth the money. However, once you have experienced it on any ship, they are pretty much all the same and not worth paying to do again.

[denas]

If you have never done one, it's probably worth the money. However, once you have experienced it on any ship, they are pretty much all the same and not worth paying to do again.

 

Thanks!

[xlxo]

I did one on the HAL.... yes go for it and do sign up early. There's usually just a dozen spots for the few thousands on the ship.

 

http://experience.usatoday.com/cruise/story/cruise-buzz/2013/10/15/how-a-cruise-ship-works/2986403/

 

When on the bridge.... do ask "who was driving last night?" Especially if it was rough seas the night before.

Edited October 23, 2015 by xlxo

[NMLady]

I did one on the HAL.... yes go for it and do sign up early. There's usually just a dozen spots for the few thousands on the ship.

 

http://experience.usatoday.com/cruise/story/cruise-buzz/2013/10/15/how-a-cruise-ship-works/2986403/

 

When on the bridge.... do ask "who was driving last night?" Especially if it was rough seas the night before.

 

Since 9/11 very rarely is the Bridge part of the tour. Depends on the Captain.

[drvalo]

We are sailing on the Star the first week of January for our 20th wedding anniversary. We have never done a behind the scenes tour on any ship. I know that the weather tends to start to really cool off that last sea day as we head back to Tampa and since we don't play Bingo, trivia, or do casinos, I was thinking this might be an interesting option. It is a little pricey. Has anyone done this? Is it worth the money?

 

Do you know it's that last day at sea?

[Samstress]

We just did one on the Dawn and loved it. We were surprised that we did get to go to the Bridge! The entire tour was very informative and it was fun to see the different parts of the ship. I especially liked the laundry..I want a machine that dries and folds my sheets:) I'd say go for it. But as someone else said; register early...our group was limited to 14 participants so it probably won't take long to fill up. IMHO it was worth every penny.

Cheers...

[triptolemus]

For the OP... here's some pics from a BTS tour on the Jewel. The Star will be very similar. Your visit will typically include the kitchen/galley/store, the laundry, waste management, back stage of the theatre, and usually the bridge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 24, 2015 by triptolemus