cruzin girl

What was your first cruise ship? What cruise line, the year and the itinerary? (if you remember;) ) Did it get you hooked?

 

Ours was Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's m/s Viking Serenade, a converted car ferry, back in NOV 1991, a 3-day L.A. - Catalina Island - Esenada, Mexico - L.A. cruise. Never forget our first impressions - we were hooked from that day on!

 

 

 

Viking Serenade (still sailing today as Island Escape)

 

This was our first as well, only we took the 4 night, with the stops you mentioned plus San Diego. Our boys were very young at the time and we were all crammed into a tiny inside cabin, but it didn't matter. I remember our waiters name was Ray~ Noel and he always had a magic trick to show the boys every night in the dining room. We were hooked!

I found it very helpful to climb near a guide they know the climb inside and out and know exactly where to step. It also really helps to have someone holding your hand. We did this last September along with the river rafting and both were incredible.