What Hasn’t Changed

In my last blog post, I looked wistfully—as well as gratefully—at what’s changed in 13 years of cruising. So it’s only fitting that now I look at what hasn’t.

Two times a day. It’s wonderful enough having someone give us clean towels each day. But twice a day? Nirvana!

Free food. Well, sort of free. There’s still a slew of food for the cost of the cruise—from the main dining rooms to the buffets to the little cafes. And that you can have as much as you want is only sweeter.

 

Bread a-plenty on Allure of the Seas

We feel like royalty. Crew who carry our bags. Clean our rooms, hand-deliver drinks and food. And smile at us.

 

Service with a big smile in the International Cafe on Regal Princess

Wet and wild. You’ll still find pools, casinos, spas, and game shows. Continuous ways to help us spend our time, whether we want to hang out at the pool or in the hot tub, blow all our money at the tables, sweat out our calories or compete for the best belly flop.

Once and done. How many vacations can you unpack once and don’t look at your suitcase for a week? (At Mom’s, maybe.)

One port at a time. You get on once, and are transported to different lands, cultures, architecture, languages—all without getting on a bus, plane or train.

 

The Dutch island of Curacao is a stop in the Southern Caribbean 

That’s entertainment. Music for all tastes, dancing, shows, comedians, magicians, karaoke—all manner of ways to keep us entertained.

 

Blue Planet production show on Allure of the Seas

The view. In the end, that’s why I cruise. A water view 24/7. Spectacular sunsets you can’t find on land. The gentle rocking to the sound of the surf.

 

Why I cruise--water view like this outside Aruba

Really, is there any better way to vacation?