Deck 9, Cabin 9412

I skipped every port to stay in the cabin

Seven-night Caribbean cruise. Five ports of call. I skipped every single one. My partner went ashore and explored while I stayed on the ship in our cabin or by the pool. Here is my confession: I told everyone I was 'feeling under the weather' each port day. The truth is I just did not want to leave. The ship with two thousand fewer people on board is paradise. The pool is empty. The buffet has no lines. The spa has immediate availability. I read three entire books on that balcony while the ship was docked. My partner would come back sunburned and full of stories about ruins and markets and I would nod enthusiastically from my deck chair having not moved in six hours. I am not ashamed. I am at peace.