T-Minus 19 Days: The Countdown to Cruise Adventure Begins!

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Back in 2022, I had a cruise booked and was so excited to go. But just a few weeks before my trip, I came down with pneumonia and had to cancel. I was devastated! While I received a cruise credit, I wasn’t able to use it within the validity period.

Fast forward to this past November — I finally booked myself a new trip!

I’ve never been on a cruise ship before. The closest I’ve come are smaller boats, like the river cruise we did in Paris or the ferry to Taronga Zoo in Sydney. So, this will be a completely new experience for me, and I’ve been trying to prepare. Today, I watched some TikToks on Dollar Tree items that are perfect for cruises — super helpful since I’m starting with a short, 2-ish day trip to see how I handle seasickness and being out in the open ocean. If you’re curious, check out my YouTube channel for a video on everything I got!

I booked a solo cabin on Norwegian Cruise Line, which offers dedicated rooms for solo travelers with fair pricing — perfect for me! Here’s the link if you want to check them out! I’m looking forward to a mix of relaxation and maybe even meeting some new people.

I’ll be sailing on the Norwegian Joy, which, from the photos, looks like such a vibrant and colorful ship. I have zero expectations other than to have fun, embrace the experience, and enjoy my first-ever solo trip. Hopefully, it’s something I’ll fall in love with and continue doing in the future!

I can’t wait to write about everything I experience on and off the ship! I’m looking forward to my excursions, eating cruise food, and just experiencing a good weekend trip for myself!