Okay, I've caved. One thing I always said is I will NEVER EVER take a cruise. Why? Because I can't swim, germs and horror stories you hear about illnesses, motion sickness, what if I hate it and I'm stuck on the damn ship for 10 days!
All these thoughts and more have run through my head for years but now, after several of my friends have gone and rave about how great they are, I have finally - caved.
Why the change of heart? All I can think of is tomorrow my kids and husband are going for their passports and suddenly it seems to have opened up sooo many more travel possiblities. I know my husband wants to see Europe REALLY badly, so I thought, on a limited budget, how is that going to be possible? A cruise was inevitably the answer.
So, I've researched this online for the past week. Different cruiselines, where to go, prices, whats included, shore excursions....everything. My initial thought was going on one for our 20th wedding anniversary next summer-just Michael and I, but now I'm not sure. I think I may feel guilty leaving my kids for 10 days. But then I worry about them. What if they are bored? What if Chris won't eat the food since he's soooo picky? What if Chris won't do the kids events? So then I go back to the initial just Michael and I.
Then I think....maybe for a FIRST cruise a 10 day European cruise is too long. Maybe we should do a cruise to nowhere, or a carribean one for 3 days instead.
I'm getting super excited when I think about it, but I'm also getting slightly overwhelmed.
So, I ask for your help. I know KEren has been on at least one cruise and loved it. Has anyone else? Feedback, advice is MUCH appreciated.....
The perpetual dilema
14 years ago
If you're worried about leaving the kids, why not take them with you? It's a ship, it's not like they can leave. Don't worry about the horror stories. They make the news because those situations are out of the ordinary and unusual. The odds of being stuck or anything bad happeneing are slim. Carnival cruise lines are pretty good at keeping everyone entertained (personally, i think the early 20s group gets the shit end of the stick but whatever). there are TONS of things for kids and teens and even more for adults. No one ever goes hungry as there are always buffets and room service is sometimes included.
ReplyDeleteI suggest doing a cruise that's longer than 3 days just to get your money's worth. 3 days doesn't seem like enoug time to find the things you like on the ship and explore them. Excursions take a lot of your energy so you need time to recoup.
Thanks for the info, KEren
ReplyDeleteI've ALWAYS wanted to take a cruise!! And there seems to be so much to do any more!! Rock wall climbing, that surf thing, shows, etc. If the boys stay home . . Chris WILL eat when he gets hungry. THAT CANNOT be the reason you don't go. Leave the ds games at home, force the boys into the sunshine with you and Michael and have an awesome time like YOU want. This IS all about YOU, right?? :)
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