All of our Cruise Planners Specialists were asked: What's your cruisitude? Here's what they said:

"WOW !! is my Cruisitude moment when I see the Ship in front of me and then I feel a Calmness coming over me, realizing I am leaving behind all stress. Now I can enjoy being pampered in the Spa, wined and dined,(don't have to worry about cooking dinner!!) enjoy reading a book that I never get a chance to finish on the privacy of my own Balcony!! My Cruisitude moment is also when I am on the bow of the ship looking out on the open seas as we are cruising I get a Peaceful feeling and Appreciate God's creation of our oceans and know we need to do what we can to keep them clean and sustain life. "
- Leila Dada  Phoenix, Arizona

"Cruisitude is a feeling of excitement & adventure which starts as I decide what clothes to pack for my travels."
- Fay deHaas  West Hartford, CT

"Cruisitude is about the three things I love about cruising: #1 Before - The planning and anticipation of the cruise; #2 During - Going on the cruise; #3 After - Remembering the trip when I get back!"
- Jack Herklotz  Tucson, AZ

"Cruisitude is "Everything You Love...Just Add Water! and Crusititude means the sun is ALWAYS shining and no matter what happens it is all part of the adventure, so embrace the day and keep moving forward!"
- Helen Brahms  Centreville, VA

"WHEN I BOARD A SHIP, MY BODY RELAXES STARTING FROM MY HEAD TO MY TOES."
- ELLIOTT STOLL  BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA

"After coming home from our Curise the joy in planning our next one."
- Michael & Chris Watson  Las Vegas, NV

"Cruisitude is sailing to Multiple Destinations and only unpacking ONCE."
- Sandy Heasley  Akron, OH

"Cruisitude is the moment I board the ship and putting on my Cruisitude Face and not looking back."
- Carmela Angolia  Arlington, VA

"I love the feeling that I am on no schedule and I can do anything I want!! "
- Corrine San Miguel  Coon Valley, WI

"The minute I step on the ship and start to explore all of the venues, seeing my cabin for the first time, and putting my cell phone in the safe, not to be used for the entire trip gets my adreniline going.... I am already planning on which cruise to take next!!"
- Teresa Baber  Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

"That feeling you get on an open deck with the sea wind blowing on your face and your special someone holding you while you watch the sunset together. C = calm seas R = relaxing moments U = ultimate dining choices I = irresistible desserts S = serenity I = impressive service T = time for yourself U = unlimited activities D = dancing until dawn E = everything you could want in a vacation This is what Cruisitude is to me...... "
- Janice Sinardi  Tampa, Florida

"My Cruisitude is....if you can't get there by ship....I'm not goin'!"
- Ronda Zeneri  Massillon, Ohio

"My Cruisitide is when I pull up to the Port, see that beautiful ship that I will be embarking on shortly and feeling all the tension leave my body and mind. And when I return a week or more later, I disembark with a new cruisitude!"
- Linda Hilson  Winter Haven, FL

"When all you ever think about Night or Day, while Sleeping or Awake, at Work or Play, is Cruising, you have Cruisitude "
- John Winkowski  Franklin, Wisconsin

"Cruisitude is the fresh smell of sea air, the feeling of elation in my soul when I'm on the water, the anticipation of experiencing something "new," & the exhilaration of making new friends. "
- Elisa Ball  East Coast, Florida

"Unpacking once, kicking back and simply enjoying the ride."
- Jeannine Dienst  Friendswood, TX

"Cruisitude is seeing the look on your grown daughter's face the first time she boarded a ship and knowing that she was as "in Love" with cruising as you are."
- Wanda Elderkin  Niota, TN

"The anticipation of exotic destinations on a cruise ship. Being pampered/catered to/having great food and making new friends. The ocean gently rocking you to sleep after a great day can not be described. OHHH SOOO GOOD."
- ALEXANDRA KACZMAR  EASTON, PA

"Our cruise cabin was the most magical room I'd ever known; not only did we wake up in a different city each morning, but it made itself up - twice a day!"
- Susan Hammond  Evergreen, Colorado

"Salt air, blue skies, sea breeze, totally relaxed and wide open to adventure."
- Jill Love  Ft Lauderdale, FL

"My Cruisitude is having a very upbeat attitude about my cruise business every day and using that to make my client's cruise vacation dreams come true!"
- CAROL ALEXANDER  HALLANDALE BEACH, FL

"Cruisitude is when your ship does not come in, you swim out to it!!"
- Sharon Aker  Fernandina Beach, FL

"Cruisitude is taking a deep breath, the minute you step on a ship, knowing that your vacation has finally begun; you can start to relax and enjoy an amazing vacation."
- Ron Gross  Hampton, GA

"Cruisitude was defined the first time I stepped out of the taxi and had my first upclose view of the ship, I couldn't wait to explore every beautiful, tastefully decorated area and I immediately wanted to spend the rest of my life cruising and selling cruise luxury to my friends."
- Justina Cattaneo  San Clemente, CA

"Cruisitude is the feeling that comes over you as you pull into port, see your ship, and the excitement starts flowing through your body. It stays from begining to end and sharing this with family, friends, and clients makes for the ultimate vacation."
- Cathy Progin  New Port Richey, Fl

"Crusitude is the magical wonderful feeling when you first board a ship. You know you are going to be pampered and indulged. You have that carefree feeling to let all your worries and woes disappear. You're on a great adventure! There's nothing else like it."
- Debbie Lum  Sunnyvale, CA

"Living the lifestyle and cruising through the summer! That's my Cruisitude."
- Christine Davenport  Coupeville, WA

"You know you've got cruisetude when the second that glorious ship comes into view - it takes your breath away - E V E R Y S I N G L E T I M E ! ! ! "
- Jenny Hollinger  Raleigh, NC

""Tude" "T"raveling "U"nique "D"estinations "E"xperiencing the unbelieveable way to relax and truly enjoy life to it's fullest!!"
- Shirley Prokosch  Livermore, CA

"I'm always cruising in "Mary-Land"."
- Mary House  Independence, Missouri

"Enjoying life instead of being a spectator. What better way than relaxing on a ship enjoying the ocean with a pina' colada in hand. If all had a little cruisitude, war would be a thing of the past."
- Sydney Hosking  Lenexa, KS

"Cruisitude is a way of life, a state of mind, a port of call, an escape to a better reality. Cruisitude is when your mind & spirit set sail."
- Dara Dudish  Red Lion, PA

"My 'tude is encouraging first time folks to try cruising. In this economy I tell them it's the best value for the money... and that men will love it because they don't have to find a parking spot, or make decisions! "
- Kelly Kirkpatrick  Cortez, Colorado