I remember running into you, Andy, randomly, on QM2 as you were headed home from London with your mom (and I was on for some work thing, for just the day). I'd wished I were sailing then.....
People (non-cruisers, especially) don't understand that cruisers cruise for all sorts of reasons - if I remember, one study listed more than a dozen reasons. It's not just about seeing new places, although that, of course, is a core reason. Getting on a ship, closing your suite door behind you, and surfacing only when you want to see other people, is a delicious reason to cruise. Thanks for writing this - we need to spread more and better understanding of the passenger-side of cruising!
I discovered crossings in 2022.
No longer tethered to the Caribbean by circumstances of my life, I was free to cruise anywhere.
I chose a transatlantic.
Never have I enjoyed being on a ship so much!
So many days of bliss -- and then Europe outside my window!
I booked another, traveling last April across the Atlantic again. The 16-day crossing included an 8-day stretch of sea days.
Bill Miller was aboard!
My third TA will be next April.
Although I have been eyeing one in January, a 10 voyage from Miami to Southampton with no ports.
People ask why I would do that.
For all the reasons you’ve stated.
This is awesome, Sy Anne. We're definitely going to slip in another crossing -- as vacation, not as work -- in 2024. Thanks for sharing....
Loved your recap. I was sailing right along with you. So glad you had your “me time”.
I remember running into you, Andy, randomly, on QM2 as you were headed home from London with your mom (and I was on for some work thing, for just the day). I'd wished I were sailing then.....
Well, let’s make that happen some time. Would love it.
I love this essay! It taught me a lot. And fun to read. You make le want to book a crossing.
Let's do one together (and we'll "let" Larry and Teijo come, too :) )
People (non-cruisers, especially) don't understand that cruisers cruise for all sorts of reasons - if I remember, one study listed more than a dozen reasons. It's not just about seeing new places, although that, of course, is a core reason. Getting on a ship, closing your suite door behind you, and surfacing only when you want to see other people, is a delicious reason to cruise. Thanks for writing this - we need to spread more and better understanding of the passenger-side of cruising!
OMG you better mean that! I'd love it.