Nice Last Minute Deal for Star (May 3-10)

[OCSC Mike]

This is an unusual itinerary that skips PDCC & only has 2 port stops (St. Thomas, St. Maarten) but it’s a great price to check out Star.

*This is the Florida resident rate for an interior GTY, it’s like $100pp more for non-Florida which is still pretty cheap for Star.

Sadly I can’t get my wife to take off work for it. Hopefully someone can take advantage.

[Bean79]

Can you edit your topic to say May 3-10? But yes great deal. I wish we had more time off to take this. Although I would like more port stops.

[OCSC Mike]

1 minute ago, Bean79 said:

Can you edit your topic to say May 3-10?

My bad, posting before enough coffee is often a bad idea. Thanks.

[Bean79]

No worries I was excited to book something for next year!! LOL

[asquared17]

mike out here getting everyone all excited

[OCSC Mike]

5 minutes ago, asquared17 said:

mike out here getting everyone all excited

While sitting here grumbling about not being able to take advantage myself.

[OCSC Mike]

FWIW, The May 10th and May 17th sailings are only slightly higher and they're the more standard itineraries with PDCC included.

[Southern Dan]

I cannot wait to retire and move to Florida in 12 years.

[OCSC Mike]

Just now, Southern Dan said:

I cannot wait to retire and move to Florida in 12 years.

Careful what you wish for... being close to ports is definitely nice... some other stuff, not so much, lol. 

[Southern Dan]

Just now, OCSC Mike said:

Careful what you wish for... being close to ports is definitely nice... some other stuff, not so much, lol. 

I'm fine with the heavily discussed negatives (heat, humidity, hurricanes, etc).  My brother lives in Jupiter Farms but we think we want to be in the Tampa/St Pete area...hopefully Brightline stays afloat and gets that Tampa extension completed sometime in the next 12 years lol.

[OCSC Mike]

8 minutes ago, Southern Dan said:

heat, humidity, hurricanes

I didn't really have the weather in mind although I could definitely do without all of the above.

It wasn't really meant to be that serious of a comment. Every place has pros and cons.

[Bean79]

4 hours ago, Southern Dan said:

I'm fine with the heavily discussed negatives (heat, humidity, hurricanes, etc).  My brother lives in Jupiter Farms but we think we want to be in the Tampa/St Pete area...hopefully Brightline stays afloat and gets that Tampa extension completed sometime in the next 12 years lol.

Tampa has the worst traffic next to Miami and Jax

[Southern Dan]

28 minutes ago, Bean79 said:

Tampa has the worst traffic next to Miami and Jax

I am from Long Island and live just outside of Atlanta, I’m used to it!

[InmyElement]

On 4/10/2026 at 11:49 AM, OCSC Mike said:

some other stuff, not so much, lol

I'll take it buddy...I'm already living in hell... 

[InmyElement]

On 4/10/2026 at 11:48 AM, Southern Dan said:

I cannot wait to retire and move to Florida in 12 years.

Hopefully we can all be neighbors and cruise non-stop..

[OCSC Mike]

8 minutes ago, InmyElement said:

cruise non-stop

I’ll need a lottery win or generous benefactor for that but then I’m in!

[Southern Dan]

1 hour ago, OCSC Mike said:

I’ll need a lottery win or generous benefactor for that but then I’m in!

For real, I don't know about "non-stop" but I'd like to go from 2-3 cruises a year to 7-8 thanks to the occasional last minute discounts Royal offers on top of Florida resident savings.

[OCSC Mike]

28 minutes ago, Southern Dan said:

the occasional last minute discounts Royal offers on top of Florida resident savings

They’re not as common these days but obviously still exist. I still remember sneaking in a last minute 4N cruise on Indy in October a few years ago. For at least 6 straight weeks they started at $199pp.