{"id":886,"date":"2015-02-27T19:37:24","date_gmt":"2015-02-27T19:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.awaywego.travel\/?p=886"},"modified":"2020-02-13T21:26:26","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T21:26:26","slug":"75-reasons-book-first-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/cruising-fun\/what-to-expect\/75-reasons-book-first-cruise","title":{"rendered":"75 Reasons to Book Your First Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Call me a cruise addict if you like. I travel. A lot. Several trips every month.<\/p>\n

But cruising is something special. On average I take a cruise every 90 days. In 2014, I spent 22 days at sea. I\u2019m far from an expert but I put together a list of one hundred reasons you too should explore a cruise vacation in 2015.<\/p>\n

1. You get to visit multiple vacation destinations without the hassle of having to pack up or change hotel rooms.
\n2. You don\u2019t have to make your bed. Same with cleaning your room\u2026it\u2019s magically cleaned by your room steward twice a day.
\n3. You can completely unplug.You slow down and learn to live on island time.
\n4. Pizza at midnight.
\n5. Waterslides<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

6. 24-hour\u00a0room service.
\n7. You make memories that will last a lifetime.
\n8. Seaday Brunch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

9. Pool time.
\n10. Live entertainment in a huge onboard theater<\/a>.
\n11. It may be snowing where you are, but it\u2019s always sunny in the Caribbean<\/a>.
\n12. Nightly opportunity to try new foods you normally might not order.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

13. Ordering\u00a0two desserts is not frowned upon\u00a0(and\u00a0there’s\u00a0no\u00a0extra\u00a0charge).
\n14. You can cruise for three days or two weeks.
\n15. Date night with your significant other.
\n16. Kids<\/a> and teen<\/a>\u00a0clubs keep your offspring busy.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

17. Adults only areas<\/a> where you can escape the kiddos.
\n18. You can get dressed up for dinner.
\n19. Exploring\u00a0destinations<\/a>.
\n20. You get to sleep\u2026a lot.
\n21. You can get a nice suntan. (Related:\u00a0You can wear your floppy hat.)<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

22. Mini golf <\/a>up on the sports deck.
\n23. You can swing the day away in a hammock.
\n24. Dance clubs<\/a>.
\n25. Daily activities are planned out for you,\u00a0if\u00a0you\u00a0want\u00a0them\u00a0to\u00a0be.
\n26. The casino<\/a> is fun and can earn you a free return cruise.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

27. Karaoke<\/a>.
\n28. You can eat sushi every night if you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

29. Sunsets.
\n30. Free soft serve ice cream all hours of the day and night.
\n31. Tropical drinks in\u00a0coconuts.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

32. Make your friends jealous by posting your cruise pics on social media.
\n33. Epic chair lifts.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

34. Shopping.
\n35. Beer, wine and spirits tastings.
\n36. Movie nights<\/a>.
\n37. When\u00a0onboard,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0always 5 o\u2019clock somewhere\u2026and it\u2019s always 5 o\u2019clock in Margaritaville, which is located in many ports of call.
\n38. White sand beaches are the norm. Their crystal clear waters are instantly calming.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

39. Quality time spent with family.
\n40. Meeting new friends on the ship.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

41. If there\u2019s bad weather the ship can sail around it and save the day.
\n42. Concerts at sea<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

43. ’80s music trivia<\/a>.
\n44. They\u2019re all-inclusive vacations.
\n45. Ziplining.
\n46. You can finally\u00a0get\u00a0to that book you\u2019ve been wanting to read.
\n47. Anytime is a good time for a massage at the spa<\/a>.
\n48. Naps.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

49. Mixology classes.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

50. Fruity drinks.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

51. Multi generations can travel together. There\u2019s something to suit all ages.
\n52. Snorkeling.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

53. Ships these days are so big you hardly feel them moving.
\n54. You can swim with dolphins.
\n55. You just might get some alone time.
\n56. Comedy shows<\/a>.
\n57. Nightly turndown service isn’t complete without chocolates on your pillow.
\n58. The journey is literally the destination.
\n59. No dishes to wash and put away after dinner.
\n60. Towel animals.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

61. Professional photogs are there to capture your vacation memories.
\n62. Cruise ships\u00a0are designed for everyone\u00a0\u2014 young, old and all those in between.
\n63. Passports are not always required.
\n64. Listening to the ocean on your private balcony.
\n65. You don\u2019t have to get behind the wheel of a car\u2026\u201dAre we there yet?\u201d
\n66. Humble bragging to your coworkers about your \u201csea legs\u201d on your first day back to work.
\n67. Afternoon tea.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

68. It\u2019s a great place to people watch.
\n69. Your treadmill run has an ocean view.
\n70. Duty free.
\n71. It\u2019s a good excuse for a pedicure.
\n72. Amazing excursions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

73. Reconnecting with your teenagers.
\n74. At sea, calories don\u2019t count.\u00a0(Kidding!)<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

75. There\u2019s always something\u2026or nothing to do. You get to choose!<\/p>\n

Big thanks to John, Ken, Amber, Cathi, Jackie, Missy, Debbie, Heather, Nicola, Kayla, Anabella, Jennifer, Beci, Michelle, Frances, Julie, Rikki, Mattie, Buffy, Dee, Mary Jo and Krissy for all your suggestions!<\/p>\n

This post was created as part of my collaboration with Carnival<\/a>. As always, all of the opinions, thoughts, and ideas in this post are my own.<\/em><\/p>\n

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