I would choose a different cruise line for your first cruise, imo only, as a former first time cruiser who thought smaller would be better. I did one river cruise in Europe for Christmas Markets, which were amazing but the cruise itself was “meh”. It was a really nice cruise line too (AmaWaterways). The food was good, everything was nice and upscale but they’re all about being docked. Less about actually cruising. American cruise lines doesn’t get great reviews. I’ve never heard of them and I thought I knew all the cruise lines. Don’t rule out an ocean cruise for your first. Go with a trusted cruise line and base it on itinerary also knowing there’s so much to do and see on the actual ship and that part is fun too. At sea days are GREAT!! I used to be scared of them. Lol I’ve sailed, Cunard, Crystal, Norwegian, Celebrity, Azamara and Holland America. I have nothing but great things to say about all of them. Have never been on a giant mega ship though. I usually stick to 2500 max. And right now they aren’t sailing at full capacity so that’s good too.
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