First Cruise Vibes: A Little Watery (and Not Just the Ocean Kind!)

Well… our cruise started with a few unexpected tears—mine.

I (embarrassingly) got a little overwhelmed once we boarded. It’s hard to explain… almost like a wave of claustrophobia hit me. The realization that we weren’t on land anymore—and that getting to someone or somewhere quickly wasn’t an option—felt a little isolating. I wasn’t expecting that feeling to creep in, but there it was.

That said—the check-in process was incredibly smooth (they really have it down to a science), and every staff member has been welcoming and kind!

We found the pool and the buffet first thing, of course. The pizza was amazing, we split a burger, and I had a little chocolate ice cream cone because: vacation.

We relaxed in the shade while waiting for our room, and now we’re all unpacked. It’s cozy—like a scaled-down hotel room with plenty of closet space, a bed, a couch, and best of all, a balcony. I’m so glad we chose that option—it already feels like a breath of fresh air.

There’s only one plug in the whole room (hmmm…) but hey—there’s a mini fridge, so we’re calling it a win!

Can’t wait to explore the evening entertainment and make some memories. One deep breath at a time.