My husband and I both age 36, just went on the Star Mardi Gras week. It was my 1st time traveling on this line. We live only an hour drive southwest of New Orleans. So drive to the port was super easy and we knew to leave early to avoid all the Mardi Gras traffic coming into the city. Embarktation was very quick and we were on the ship by lunchtime.

Our stateroom wasn't ready but that was ok. We headed to the lido deck to grab some lunch while waiting. We still had our carryon bags with us making it difficult to carry plates, so my husband and I just ended up splitting a burger, hot dog and some fries. We just wanted a small something anyway to hold us up until dinner. We had dinner at the Italian specialty restarant the 1st night. We got the drink of the day at sailaway. They def don't skimp on the alcohol. But it was good. Got the pina coloda after and they poured the rum on top. I think it was the 1st time I ever felt anything off a pina colada. They had a barbecue on the lido right before sail off, but we didn't try it. was still full from lunch and we were still trying to hold off til dinner. It looked good. But I think with a ship sailing from New Orleans which in my opinion has the best food in the world, they should do a cajun section as well. Boiled seafood, gumbo and maybe some king cake since it was Mardi Gras would of been a nice touch.

Our stateroom was ready shortly after and it was nice. We had balcony room 9710. Bathroom was bigger than what I remember on Carnival and the Royal. toilet had a privacy space with a wall and shower was big enough for 2. Loved that. just wish the sofa was on the other side and the beds closer to the balcony. love hearing the waves every night and morning, it lulls me to sleep. Our TV was very very small, but you are rarely in your room watching TV. I mainly only used it right before bed to put me to sleep. Read more