Choosing a Cruise Line
Seven years ago I took my first cruise, reluctantly, but all it took was that one experience to whet my appetite for more. Since that first adventure on the seas, I have taken fifteen more ocean cruises and two river ones, for a total of over three hundred days now spent on ships. And, we already have another five booked to sail within the next fifteen months! Several friends have asked recently for suggestions of which ships and itineraries they might think about booking. So, I am writing this post to provide my responses to that question. I will begin with a caveat: I have not sailed on the popular, big cruise ships like Norwegian or Royal Caribbean. These may be great options for those with a limited budget or children, but I have no interest in trying them. I have not sailed on ships that cater to families with children, like Disney, although I have heard good things about them. I have also heard positive things from friend...