Is Your First Cruise Usually Your Favorite?

[Another ship trip]

because it was my honeymoon and I had no others by which to compare it. I have been on many others which are by far superior to that cruise so it actuality, I have been on many cruises which were better but the honeymoon was my introduction to cruising over 20 years ago and will of course always hold a special place in my heart.

[Tina G]

OP, have you two settled on your cruise yet? I'm dying of curiosity!;)

[rebeccalouise]

No, my first cruise was on the Holland America Veendam in 1975 and it was fun but not my favorite. Probably the best cruise experience was the Millenium Transatlantic voyage.

A Transatlantic voyage is really the most exciting of all cruising experiences in my view.

[HomeLover]

Yes, my first cruise will always be my favorite! It was 1984 on the Home Lines Atlantic. The cabin was huge (for the era) the Italian crew very attentive, food superb, and a wonderfully outfitted ship.

It was the time when cruising was 'special' and every passenger on the ship was treated as if they were royalty.

Yes, I have had more interesting itineraries, larger cabins, and more glitz, but through my 14 cruises, (even 4 "luxury" lines) nothing will compare with the style and ambiance of Home Lines.