Do I choose a large ship or a small one? Do I have to tip? How much baggage can I bring?
When I started working for Seascanner more than two years ago I didn’t have answers for any of these questions. New to the scene I didn’t know the intricacies of the vacation at sea.
In may 2014 the time had finally come - my first cruise was coming up - boy, I was so excited! But the worry of missing the departure or getting sea sick kept me sceptic, just as much as the prevalent prejudices: Only seniors take cruises. You’ll only meet suits in the evening hours. Everywhere are animators waiting to ambush you.
For my first cruise I didn’t choose any ship, I chose the Norwegian Star - a cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Line, which offers capacity for more than 2,300 passengers. Back then that number seemed astronomical to me and I thought “What a giant ship!”. Today I know this was only the beginning of the booming cruise business.
An American cruise line right away - what was I thinking? Do they even understand me? Do I need a passport even though I’m travelling within Europe? Even before the cruise had begun I already had a thousand questions. And it didn’t stop on board: What do I do with this board card? What is inclusive and what isn’t? And most important of all: What am I wearing?
But all questions and worries are gone when the first breath of ocean air fills your lungs and you look across the sheer endless ocean.
In short: My first time on a cruise was better than expected, I even went again and will continue to explore the seas on board cruise ships!
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