Felicia Slattery
Our first cruise together was 24 years ago, just before we got married. We’d ended up in an interior cabin that left my husband feeling cramped and confined. He vowed he’d never cruise again.
But years later, my mother-in-law invited the whole extended family on a Disney cruise. My husband tried to politely decline, but she wouldn’t have it. She even splurged for everyone to get an upgraded balcony cabin, which made all the difference.
With the extra square footage between the cabin and the balcony, my husband felt much more comfortable and really enjoyed the cruise.
A few months later, he agreed to go on another cruise related to my work if we could book a cabin with a balcony. We really enjoyed our romantic time away together, and our love for cruising together began to blossom.
Cruising is our perfect compromise, blending my love for travel with his need for comfort
Felicia Slattery
Once our kids went away to school, we leaned into our love of cruising together.
Cruises allow me to see multiple countries, cities, and sights while experiencing new cultures and tasting delicious new foods.
At the same time, they give my husband the luxury of not needing to take many or sometimes any uncomfortable flights. He only has to unpack once, and he gets to experience one of his favorite parts of traveling: meeting people and getting to know them over the course of several days.
These days, we average about two cruises a year and prioritize itineraries with multiple days at sea, which we spend reconnecting with each other and enjoying the ship’s amenities.
We’ve shared memorable moments that have reignited the spark in our marriage, from watching balcony sunsets to embarking on unforgettable shore excursions.
Cruises have given us a new chapter in our marriage filled with love, adventure, and endless possibilities. Now, I look forward to many more years growing together at sea.