My wife and I took the Star's repo (Vancouver to LA) that left Sept 20th. Given it was only a six day cruise, I'm not comfortable attempting a thorough review as one occurrence - good or bad - can get blown way out of proportion. However, I will provide some observations which I hope are helpful.

Embarkation - we boarded from Ballantyne Place in Vancouver - several miles away from the normal hustle + bustle of Canada Place. It was a breeze. We arrived a bit before 12:30 and were onboard by 1:00. GREAT!!

Layout - I've been on ships for two weeks and not found every spot. The Star layout was pretty simple - large pool area (although pool lovers might find the "tiered" chair aspect less "pool friendly" than the "beside the pool" approach). The main dining rooms (Versailles and Aqua) were easy to find. The "show" area (Stardust) had lots of seating but you might want to arrive early if you want a great seat. Read more