I kind of feel weird commenting on this since I'm anxiously awaiting to go on my first cruise but I can say what has possessed us to start cruising. DH and I had gone through a rough patch and we realized we needed a vacation. We haven't had a decent vacation in four years. It was his idea and the more I read up on cruising the more I was sold on the idea and now look at me. I already know we will be addicted and can't wait to book our next one.