There’s something about being on a cruise ship that is a feeling like no other. Maybe its the service, or maybe its the fact that its a floating hotel, but I absolutely love cruising. I’ve been going on cruises as long as I can remember with my family and it has been quite the experience. We’ve been on so many different ships and to so many different destinations that I have gotten to experience an incredible amount of atmospheres.
Some cruises we’ve been on have gone to multiple destinations while others have gone to a single destination. I’ve gotten to see most of the Caribbean through cruising and it is an absolutely beautiful region of the world. Being only 18 and able to say that I have been to so many islands is such a strange feeling, but it’s something that I love.
One of my all time favorite cruises was on the Celebrity cruise line and it went to Bermuda. Bermuda is by far my favorite island, mostly because of Horseshoe Bay Beach which is one of the best beaches in the world. The cruise was seven days, so we spent three days docked in the Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda.
I’ve been on this exact cruise twice now on two different lines, Norwegian and Celebrity. I’d have to say that Celebrity was my favorite of the two for a few reasons. Our room on Celebrity was on the back of the ship, so we had a giant veranda which is very uncommon on cruises simply due to lack of space. Also on Celebrity, there were less little kids which were a nice change as it was my first cruise as an adult. Bermuda is a beautiful island and there’s so much to do.
Whenever we go there’s always a festival in town, so we take the ferry over and get to experience some of the culture of Bermuda which is always very interesting as a tourist.
The food on cruise ships is always spectacular, especially if you get the seafood. I mean you’re on the ocean, you have to at least try it. Here’s a huge tip if you’re new to cruising.
Never pay for an upgraded restaurant experience on a cruise ship. I’ve been on around 9 cruises and I can honestly tell you that all of the food comes from the same exact kitchen on the ship. You’re paying for an ambiance, not upgraded food. All of the food will be amazing, I promise you that.
Experiencing a cruise vacation is something that I always love. Getting to see different parts of the world in such a unique way is always fun and relaxing. One of my favorite things to do on cruises is to lay out on the pool deck and read a book, while occasionally going swimming, taking a hot tub, or doing a ropes course.
All of the cruise lines are becoming super competitive with each other, so each one is coming out with something new and fun and crazy to do while on the ship. For example, there’s skydiving, robot bartenders, onboard parks, surf simulators, water slides, ice bars, zip-lines, bumper cars, and so much more.
Cruising will always have a special place in my heart and I can’t wait to continue exploring the world.