Soon after our Christmas family cruise, my wife booked two more cruises—this time without the kids—an idea I fully supported. It’s not that I don’t enjoy spending time with my daughter or my wife’s family, but cruises are at their best when they’re stress-free, unhurried, and give two people a chance to reconnect. Sometimes the best itinerary is simply each other.
The first of our cruises departed Galveston on the Fourth of July aboard Royal Caribbean’s beautiful Symphony of the Seas. While it’s smaller than the massive Icon of the Seas, which we sailed with our family, it offered many of the same amenities, plenty of dining options, and outstanding entertainment. In many ways, it was the perfect setting for slowing down and enjoying each other’s company.
One of the things we love most about cruising is that you unpack once and your hotel magically follows you from port to port. My personal favorite perk? Being able to sneak back to our cabin for a little afternoon delight whenever the mood struck. By the end of the eight-day cruise, my wife pointed out that we had set a personal record: having sex ten times in eight days. Not exactly an Olympic event, but we were pretty proud of our accomplishment.
It’s a fun vacation record to look back on—especially considering it’s now been about a month since our last rendezvous. I’m sure we’ll remedy that long before our New Year’s cruise in December, but I have a feeling that the eight-day record may stand for quite a while. Then again, every cruise deserves a goal.
