We just retuned from are first cruise one week ago. And I agree that we had no other cruises to compare it to. Both my wife and I had the times Of are lives.I think your Expectations going in have alot to do with the satisfaction you get out of your cruise.We didnt know what to expect we just knew that we were doing something new to us and it would be an adventure.Now are next cruise I hope we dont sit there and compare it to are first cruise. I think it would be better to look at each cruise for what it is and take it as a new adventure in your life!