Star Flyer Review
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Just returned from our Vantage booked Star Flyer cruise of Costa Rica and Panama.
I will not repeat what Budaman wrote, since his review was pretty accurate as to what we experienced. Our cabins were the same and I agree Nelson and Herman were outstanding as was Ximena. However, there are a few things I wish I had been aware of before I booked this trip and since I think they are important, that's what I'll report on here:
1. Star Flyer carries about 170 passengers and has two swimming pools. 12 chaise lounges under tarps is not enough shade on the sun deck. The weather in Costa Rica was bright sunshine, hot and humid every day and unless you were comfortable lying in the sun for hours at a time, there was very little shade.
Cabin Review
Cabin 507 is located on the Main Deck, port side. It has two beds put together as a Queen. Mattress initially felt like it was filled with straw but turned out to be very comfortable! Bathroom was quite large with a jacuzzi bathtub/shower combo. Tub is quite high with two hand rails to grasp. Water pressure fades to nothing during the peak hours of the morning but the water temp. was perfect. Plenty of storage in the cabin and bathroom. Cabin steward Nelson was wonderful and the cookies and fruit left every afternoon were delightful surprise. Only downside to this cabin is that seamen are walking on your ceiling when hoisting or lowering sails so be prepared to not miss a single sunrise! I was concerned about noise from the bar, but could barely hear it from the room.