How many days is a good cruise?

How many days on a cruise is enough?

Seven days feels right, you know? It’s enough. Not too long, not too short. A week. That’s what I’m thinking.

Bermuda. That specific seven-day trip… I loved the sea days, honestly. Two whole days, just drifting. Time to think.

Three days in Bermuda though? That wasn’t quite enough. It’s gorgeous, beautiful pink sand, but rushed. I felt hurried. Needed more time, to really feel it.

The ship itself was…fine. Cabin was small, but the food, man, the food was incredible. Lobster night. Yeah, that was a highlight.

Maybe ten days would be better. Or even fourteen. Seven just felt like a taste, a tease, almost. It’s a good starting point, for sure, but not necessarily the best.

• Ideal length: 7-14 days (depending on destination).
• Bermuda: Beautiful but too short of a stay at 3 days.
• Sea days: Crucial for relaxation. Two full days are just barely enough.
• Food: The cruise ship food was amazing, but it is a subjective experience.

My first cruise was a 7-day to Bermuda in 2023. Never doing a shorter one again. Unless its Alaska, maybe. Shorter cruises are only okay if there’s a destination to enjoy for longer, it’s a personal thing. I loved the 7 day but I wish the port days were longer.

What is the most popular length for a cruise?

Seven days. Like a week at work, but with tiny umbrellas in your drinks. Way better than work, obviously. More shuffleboard, less spreadsheets. Who needs spreadsheets on vacation, am I right?

• Seven days: Goldilocks length. Not too short, not too long. Just right. Like my grandma’s porridge, but with fewer lumps. And more sunshine.

• Three to five days: Weekend getaway on steroids. Good for a quickie. Like speed dating, but with ocean views. And less awkward small talk. Maybe.

• Ten-plus days: For the hardcore cruisers. These folks are committed. Like marriage, but with more buffets. And fewer arguments…hopefully.

My neighbor, Brenda, went on a 12-day cruise once. Came back with a tan and a parrot. Don’t ask. Seven days is probably safer. Unless you really want a parrot. Just sayin’.

Seven days. It’s the magic number. Remember that time I tried to bake a cake for seven hours instead of seven minutes? Disaster. Cruises are better when they’re seven days. Trust me on this one. Learned it the hard way. With the cake thing, I mean.

Can you go on a cruise for a week?

Ugh, a week-long cruise? Maybe. Europe sounds stuffy. Too many tourists, right? I’d rather go somewhere quieter. But the Caribbean… sunburns are a nightmare. I hate them so much!

The Norwegian Fjords? Picturesque, I guess. But cold. Seriously cold. I’d need like, ten layers of thermal underwear. And then there’s seasickness. I get motion sick easily! That’s a real deal-breaker.

Spain and Portugal sound amazing though. Tapas! Wine! Beautiful architecture. That’s more my style. I could totally do that. I need to check flight prices though. Cruises are expensive af.

• Spain and Portugal: Top choice! Amazing food.
• Norway: Beautiful, but too cold for me. Not worth the hassle.
• Caribbean: Too much sun and too many people.
• Europe: Generic, crowded and overpriced.

Hmm, need to look at itineraries. My friend Sarah went on a Mediterranean cruise last year, she said the food was meh. Maybe I should look into specific all-inclusive deals. I found a great one in 2022 on Expedia, but the site has changed since then. I prefer booking.com. I’m just too lazy to actually book anything. 2024 is already half over. I need to plan this soon.

Damn. Decisions, decisions. I hate them! I’m going to research this later. Maybe I’ll just stay home. Nah, I deserve a vacation. I’m gonna check flight prices to Lisbon first, just because.

Do Princess Cruises have theme nights?

Yes, Princess Cruises certainly incorporates theme nights into their voyages. It seems practically a staple now, doesn’t it?

• Festivals of the World pop up regularly.
• Caribbean Nights offer a tropical vibe.
• A 70s Disco Night, of course, is bound to happen.

The exact themes really depend on your cruise, duh. Checking the schedule helps. The itinerary and duration are keys to the ship’s daily schedule for theme nights. Always check those out.