So I finally broke down and took my first cruise. I have always been Mr. Adventure Traveler and resisted the total tourist experience of cruising. However, this was just too darn easy. The cruise line docks in Charleston about 15 minutes from our house. My wife Stephanie wanted to go. What the heck, I can have an adventure anywhere I told myself! Here is a breakdown of the experience.
Positives
1. Since you are crammed into a relatively small space with 2000 other people, this is a people watching extravaganza. If you are into human psychology or behavioral analysis like Stephanie, then you will have fun sitting back and watching humanity in action. I wasn’t into the hairy chest contest, karaoke or bingo, but you have to admit that watching the rednecks and the crazies can be entertaining.
2. The pizza was superb and served quickly. The food at breakfast and lunch was plentiful and was pretty darn good.
3. There is plenty of outdoor seating around the pool and other areas to soak up the rays. You could always find room where you were not crammed in with your neighbors (or you could cram in there like sardines if you wanted to). If you like to sunbathe then you will like the setup. There were also water slides and water park type setups for kids and adults.