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I just went on my first-ever cruise. And what an experience it was! Before embarking on the adventure, I of course had my pre-conceived notions.
Aren't cruises just for older people?
Do you even get to leave the boat?
Is it actually good value?
All very good questions, and ones I wanted to find the answers to myself when P&O offered me and my boyfriend the chance to take their four-day voyage to Moreton Island Tangalooma.
There were highs and lows, and overall I learned a great deal about cruising — particularly why so many people absolutely love it and swear it's the perfect no-stress holiday choice.
Watch: The highlights from my P&O Cruise. Post continues below.
There isn't a cruise guest 'archetype'.
When you think of cruising, what stereotypically comes to mind? If I had asked myself this question before going on my first cruise, I would have had two answers — older people and families with young kids.
I was half right. But I was pretty ignorant to just how universal the love is for cruising amongst all Aussies, regardless of age, socioeconomic background or ethnicity.
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