I first cruised in 1988 on the Rotterdam V, with Holland American. Last cruise was to Cuba in 19xx, just before the ban was reinstated.
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Hi, DebDiva here. We've been cruising every couple of years for about 12 years now. Our first cruise was Alaska with 50-foot seas and hurricane force winds, but we loved it anyway. Planning our first post-pandemic cruise for our 40th wedding anniversary in August.
Kris from Lincoln, NE.
Just retired & have 7 cruises booked in the next 7 months. Most w/ DH but trying solo for the 1st time this summer.
We have sailed DCL, NCL, RCCL, Celebrity & Princess.
All have been to the Caribbean except 1 to MX Riviera.
Hoping to begin to expand our horizons.
Had Baltics booked this summer (was cancelled) & UK this fall but Dad is needing more support these days so we didn't feel we could be overseas for nearly 3 weeks right now.
Have AK booked this fall & Med next summer. (cumulative college trip for our 3 YA children--TBD if we can go with Dad's situation)
Just retired & have 7 cruises booked in the next 7 months. Most w/ DH but trying solo for the 1st time this summer.
We have sailed DCL, NCL, RCCL, Celebrity & Princess.
All have been to the Caribbean except 1 to MX Riviera.
Hoping to begin to expand our horizons.
Had Baltics booked this summer (was cancelled) & UK this fall but Dad is needing more support these days so we didn't feel we could be overseas for nearly 3 weeks right now.
Have AK booked this fall & Med next summer. (cumulative college trip for our 3 YA children--TBD if we can go with Dad's situation)
Hi, I’m Astrid from Northern California. My first cruise, if you can call it that, was as an infant on the Maasdam IV emigrating with my parents from the Netherlands to the US in June 1962. (This passage has a rather interesting, if infamous, connection - US history buffs may know this.) And although my first cruise as an adult was on the Nordic Prince in 1989, I’ve hands-down favored Holland America, sailing with them over 10 times and preferring HAL’s smaller ships over the larger ones. Great memories with my then-young child enjoying Kids Club to the Caribbean as well as stateside to scenic Alaska. Our last cruise was years ago so we’re seriously overdue!
cactusrose
Youth Counselor
We are just starting to consider cruising again. Our first cruise is booked for June 9th. A little nervous and excited at the same time.
JimmyJca
New Member
Hello, fellow cruisers... JIM down here in small farming community of Southwestern Ontario Canada (Blenheim) - having moved from the hustle/bustle of Toronto last year - quite a change. Started crusing in 1998 and have been on 36 cruises so far with most being on Princess, followed by Celebrity, Carnival, MSC and Royal. Haven't cruised for a couple of years because of Covid (darn) but upcoming 3 more cruises in November (all Caribbean)... I need my "C's" - Sun and Sea.
Have fun. I prefer Princess as well. Last went in November. Was scheduled on April 2 but airlines canceled multiple flights to Florida and I couldn’t get there in time. Prices are going up like crazy on Princess. I’m Elite so try to stay with Princess but may have to shop around to other lines now.
CaliforniaLiving
Deck Crew
Hi! Patricia here. been cruising since mid Eighties- started on Royal Caribbean 3 day cruise to Mexico (AKA Booze Cruise) and funny thing is my next cruise is a 4 day to Mexico- Full Circle.
Not loyal to one line, I've sailed Princess, Holland, Celebrity, carnival, Royal C, even took 1 river Cruise with American Cruise Lines.
Not loyal to one line, I've sailed Princess, Holland, Celebrity, carnival, Royal C, even took 1 river Cruise with American Cruise Lines.
RockvilleRick
Youth Counselor
Hi all! I am Rick from Fenwick, DE. We have been cruising since 1996 (Norwegian Dream). We mostly cruise on Princess and Royal Caribbean but have enjoyed several other lines. The Caribbean and Panama Canal in the winter and N.E./Canada in the summer are our favorite destinations but have enjoyed West Coast cruises and Alaska as well. It is great to be cruising again!
Still here... loving Cocoa, Florida!
Toby's Cruising Queen
New Member
Hi! I am Amy from Johnstown, PA. I took my first cruise on Song of America in 1984. My husband and I started cruising for our honeymoon and will be sailing June 20th from New York for our 20th anniversary. We have done Royal, 1 Holland (too elderly for us) 
and the majority on Carnival.
Hope to do a Mediterranean or Transatlantic for out 25th.
and the majority on Carnival.Hope to do a Mediterranean or Transatlantic for out 25th.
Muechie
New Member
muechie here. We began our cruise journey in the 1990’s. Since then we are even more addicted to cruising. So far in 2022 we have cruised 2 times and have 2 more scheduled or this year and 1 for 2023.
