I went on a cruise for the first time and it was like a 'different world'

I've never stepped foot on a cruise before, and after visiting the As soon as I entered the cruise, I realised what I'd been missing. It was genuinely like a different world, and very luxurious to say the least. With a 975ft length and a capacity of up to 2,666 guests, it didn't even feel like I was on a boat, it just felt like an absolutely huge hotel.

On the Holland America Line website, the full description of the ship reads: "Fluid lines and dramatic spaces make the Holland America a modern beauty. The second in the line of our Pinnacle Class ships, her design draws inspiration from the elegant curves of musical instruments. When not relaxing in well-appointed suites or staterooms, guests will have many innovative dining and entertainment options—from Rudi’s Sel de Mer to Nami Sushi to the Rolling Stone Lounge, B.

B. King’s Blues Club, and the visually stunning two-level World Stage." This may sound incredibly naive to some, but I genuinely had no idea that a cruise involved a ton of different restaurants and shops.

Rooms available on the cruise include Ocean View, Verandah, Vista Suite, Signature Suite and Neptune Suite. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with interactive menu of programming including on-demand movies, music stations, as well as both live and pre-recorded television. A mini fridge, hairdryer and wireless internet is also available in all rooms.

Whilst walking around in awe of my surroundings, I was genuinely gobsmacked at how much there was availab.