A Week in My life | Going on my first Cruise, Bahamas travel vlog

I did it you guys, went on my first cruise ever and as nervous as I was i definitely had a good time - visited the Bahamas, watched many shows, enjoyed lounging on the beach and at the pool, and ate my heart away! Hope you enjoy this travel vlog!
- Kirsten :)
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[@msstephaniefields]

What a great girl’s trip. A blessing to be able to spend time with your grandmother, mom and sister.

[@kirstenashley2864]

It really is! ❤️

[@Londa.G]

I've traveled to many countries but never cruised. You have me researching cruises! By the way, I love that you unpacked and washed soon as you returned home. People think I'm weird because I do the same and I think they're weird for leaving dirty clothes packed for days. LOL!

[@kirstenashley2864]

Aw hope you get to do it! Yes always always unpack immediately

[@billiehicks6587]

You did an excellent job showing cruise life and fun. I love looking at the ocean.❤❤❤

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

You guy's had fun I went on one cruise to Bahamas I thought it was ok went with a friend who was on tight budget so we had a inside cabin never again to inclosed to small definitely needed a balcony room great trip to do with family.😊

[@deeb8733]

Same experience here!!

[@kirstenashley2864]

Oh man, we got lucky then! hope your next one is better!

[@MyssKymm.]

Hi. Kirsten! So glad you ladies enjoyed yourselves. It’s awesome seeing you enjoy life to the fullest! Continue! And be safe! 🩵

[@s.sflower]

Awww nice memories with your family ❤

[@kirstenashley2864]

Absolutely!!

[@sharakate]

The look on your sisters face when you were on the tram to Coco Cay. “girl, not the camera again 🤨” 🤣 too funny.

[@kirstenashley2864]

haha she was over it!

[@happycraftycat145]

LOL LOVE THE PINA COLADA SONG BIT. THAT WOULD DEFINITELY BE A NICE GRAM STORY TO POST WITH THE RAIN ON YA AND YOUR DRINK. LOOKS FUN NONE THE LESS. I HAVE A GREAT FEAR OF BEING ON ANY BODY OF OPEN WATER. I HAVEN ON A BOAT A COUPLE OF TIMES. HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO GO A CRUISE WITH FAMILY BUT THE FEAR WAS TOO GREAT FOR ME AT THAT TIME. I WOULD. DEFINITELY LOVE TO SEE THE OCEAN LIKE THAT. ITS JUST THE OPEN WATER THAT IS SCARY IN ITSELF. BUT IN ORDER TO GET OVER OUR FEARS WE MUST FACE THEM. THAT I WILL DO AT SOME POINT. NEVERTHELESS I HOPE YOUR TRIP WAS ALL IT WAS MEANT TO BE. TFS

[@kirstenashley2864]

I absolutely understand, maybe one day! These things can take time

[@domtresco3364]

What great memories to make with your family 💗

[@kirstenashley2864]

Yes it was! 🥰

[@judymartell8475]

Thanks for taking us... Looked like alt of actives & so much fun and relaxing.. Love it! bonus you got to share time with family, especially your Mom so cool. Okay I much admit that shot of your washing machine was so therapeutic for me LOL. I always immediately like to empty my suitcase and wash my belongings. Safe travels to Cali. 😊✈

[@Talaya_Shante]

Glad you enjoyed time with your family. You have such a calm vibe. I love it! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@kirstenashley2864]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Lcyerra]

You’re so brave girl - I could never

[@sharleneharper993]

Looks like fun Kirsten, glad you got to go. All your outfits were so cute.🌴🍹

[@kirstenashley2864]

Thank you! 🤗

[@jennifergraham9679]

Live your best life girl, thanks for taking us along with you and your family.

[@kirstenashley2864]

Absolutely!

[@GorgieClarissa]

I'm taking my first cruise in october on norwegian to alaska... and um... it's a little bit more toned down than this!! This looks fabulous! love the ice! but dang the entertainment is amazing!! We've got only ONE main stage show... and then a few comedy shows and I think some other random stuffs... but we will have glaciers!

[@kirstenashley2864]

Oh nice! have so much fun and book everything you can as soon as you get on

[@elle_sanchez]

What a fun video! Looks like you and your family had lots of quality time together 🤍 You’re a rockstar for maintaining your workouts while on vacation 💪🏼😃🙌🏼

[@kirstenashley2864]

Thank you! Fitness has truly become such a big part of my life - it was hard to not be able to do my usual routine but grateful for any movement I get!

[@josephineahelle5094]

Great vlogg Kirsten!!! What a fun time with u and ur family. I went on my first cruise to Alaska. What fun it was. Hope to go on another soon. Thanks for sharing. U did a wonderful job on filming everything. Loved ur outfits especially the black dress. Take care.⛴❤

[@cocobutter6979]

Hi Kirsten 👋🏾 what a Awesome!! Vlog . Thank you for taking me along with your family on vacation. 🌺 I’m afraid of the ocean but you might just convinced me to go on a cruise. Lol 💕

[@blindlybeautiful3586]

Girl you are a beast! Literally all your outfits were so cute! I really wish I could last minute pack like that Thanks for the video ❤

[@kirstenashley2864]

Thank you so much!! This is the first time i wore every single outfit on a trip, didn't under or over pack at all!

[@Simplylakesha]

Looked like a lot of fun with tons of tasty food! Great vlog ❤

[@kirstenashley2864]

Yes! Thank you!

[@xolanigumede5900]

How cute! Reminds me of my cruise trip ❤

[@jancarlson2165]

Great vlog!! Looks like you had so much fun!! Love the blue nail color 💙💙

[@kirstenashley2864]

Thank you 🤗

[@kayw7943]

I enjoyed this vlog! I haven't been on a cruise since 2015 but now I'm ready to go! That ship was awesome! Will definitely be checking into it for next year. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@kirstenashley2864]

Yes! 5-10 years seems like the sweet spot haha

[@elizabethvillafane6287]

I’m happy you had a great time, thank you for sharing it was fun to watch.

[@kirstenashley2864]

My pleasure!!

[@pamelahowell2082]

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing 👑💕

[@kirstenashley2864]

Thanks for watching!

[@nathalienurse3336]

I really enjoyed this video. I worked for Princess Cruises for 5 years. Your trip brought back a lot of memories. You certainly kept yourself busy. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Bravo for making it to the gym every day..,,,,,🤗🇨🇦🛳️

[@kirstenashley2864]

Glad you enjoyed it! wow, 5 years is a long time, hopefully great memories🤗

[@andreadavis663]

Thank you for sharing this vlog😊

[@kirstenashley2864]

My pleasure 😊

[@arielthequeen890]

Looks like you had a great time! And your outfits are all super cute! I went on a cruise a few years ago, and it was a fun experience.

[@kirstenashley2864]

Thank you! It's definitely something to try at least once, glad you enjoyed!

[@artsygirlmarilyn6296]

Love ❤ a long vlog. You rock 👩‍🎤👁️🥑🎨

[@jayinighosh8474]

Beautiful vlog ❤😊👏👏👏

[@humminbirrrd]

You are so cute!! I LOVE cruising, I've been on 4 or 5. The last one was pre-pandemic and watching you enjoy your first one put such a smile on my face. Glad you enjoyed it!! ... P.S. I usually start pulling my suitcase together a full week before a cruise after making a very extensive list so the fact that you packed in less than a day!!!

[@kirstenashley2864]

Aw thanks! A full week sounds way more appropriate haha it was a mad rush but we got it done!

[@kalizabeth441]

Another beautiful video love it 🎉

[@kirstenashley2864]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@prentissjohnson7953]

I really enjoyed this video and no it was not all over the place you did a great job❤😊

[@kirstenashley2864]

I'm so glad!

[@makeupunlimited]

very entertaining. You did good packing for such short notice. Cruises are 'all over the place' so I think you captured your trip well. I don't care for cruises, and this made me want to go again.

[@kirstenashley2864]

They're definitely a whirlwind, so many activities packed into one day but that's what makes it fun!😊

[@dorisarmstrong5913]

Such a fun vlog❤

[@kirstenashley2864]

Thank you!!

[@bgar9818]

This looked really fun, I’ve never been on a cruise now I’m thinking I might give it a try!

[@kirstenashley2864]

You should! It's a fun thing to do at least once

[@gladysarnau2839]

I love all your outfits the black dress was my favorite love this vlog glad u had a beautiful time 😊

[@kirstenashley2864]

Thank you! Mine too😌

[@gladysarnau2839]

@@kirstenashley2864 u welcome

[@lia12345Abc]

Looks like you and your family had a great time… I myself can’t imagine being around that many people😊

[@kirstenashley2864]

It was overwhelming for sure, but there was no turning back haha

[@christinefreche1115]

Hi Kirsten. You were in my back yard when you stopped in Cocoa Beach. I hope you enjoyed your stay.

[@kirstenashley2864]

Aw no way! Port Canaveral was fun!

[@juliekostas7322]

Thanks for sharing your lovely trip with us---that cruise truly had something for everyone. I know what you mean about liking your homelife/routine---I'm the same way. :)

[@kirstenashley2864]

Absolutely!! Nothing wrong with that

[@runs3492]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@kirstenashley2864]

Thanks for watching!

[@GulfCoastLady]

Your cruise was so much better than mine. I guess I should have gotten out and did more, but I was seasick the first 2 days😂 Glad you had a good time.

[@kirstenashley2864]

Sorry to hear that, hopefully you get to go again!

[@mechanicswife6821]

So much fun! You highlighted everything well and looked adorable in all of your outfits. The white linen dress and black dress were standouts along with the pink flamingos :) ! Thanks so much for 'taking us with you'! My only question is, "What was your last meal on the ship?"

[@kirstenashley2864]

aw thanks! I believe it was rigatoni lol

[@pbradsher8622]

I really enjoyed the vlog. I have been on maybe 5 cruises and Nov '22 was my first time on Royal. We went on Odyssey of the Seas. I like your view of Oasis and the Central Park area. It seems like you had some great shows, but it was a lot of sea days, it seemed. I guess the long trip from NY.

[@kirstenashley2864]

Yep, 3 days on land and the rest at sea - i much prefer a direct flight haha

[@tunisiarawles9507]

Wow😅 you looked like you had a ball on the cruise, girl .. well I hope you did anyway. Can't wait until your LA trip.

[@kirstenashley2864]

I did, thank you! LA should be a good time 🥰

[@lindaemory76]

I'm glad that you got a chance to experience a cruise!!! I just got off one last week!

[@kirstenashley2864]

Oh nice! Where did it go?

[@lindaemory76]

@@kirstenashley2864 We went to Willemstad Curaçao, Aruba, and Coco Kay 🇧🇸 Bahamas. We left out of Florida. The one you just got off I was on that ship in April that left out of New Jersey

[@kirstenashley2864]

@@lindaemory76 that sounds amazing! My sister just went to Curaçao and loved it

[@tinajones5152]

That was a fun video!

[@kirstenashley2864]

Yay, thanks!

[@aidajones-goins882]

Thank you for the cruise adventure - and you look incredibly beautiful in that black dress!!!!!

[@kirstenashley2864]

Thank you! 🖤

[@TaniaLJ]

That slide looked like so much fun! What did you land on, was it water or something with lots of cushion? You look so much like your mom! Enjoyed the vlog as always!

[@kirstenashley2864]

No water on that one! The slide just kind of evened out at the bottom - no cushion needed

[@tarasharp7795]

❤

[@ja_sweet_tart4539]

I've gotten the call at 9:00 am and been packed on the ship by 1:00 pm. Cruise life, tha best life, as a passenger 😊

[@kirstenashley2864]

Oof! That i couldn't do - so spontaneous!

[@Lcyerra]

Looooove that black dress❤❤❤

[@kirstenashley2864]

Thank you!! 🖤

[@suec.2651]

Great !!! Vlog!!!👍👍👍👍👍...Loved It!!!💥💃🥥🍹🍰🍤🥑🍍🌅🌞⛱️

[@kirstenashley2864]

Thanks so much!!

[@lailasiddiqui263]

We love travelling, but crusing in a box called a boat which is preety much like a mall for 15 days is not one of them. Also the fact that infections spread rapidly . Just my 2 cents

[@chanie6892]

Hi Kirsten the views & the ship looked amazing 🧡🧡! did the trip payment cover the food , drinks and etc on the ship ?

[@kirstenashley2864]

Hi! It covered the food at the buffets and some dining halls, other restaurants were a charge. You have to pay for a drink package which is an additional $600 pp so that can get costly but I think we did pretty well overall

[@chanie6892]

@@kirstenashley2864 ok thank you 🧡

[@joannec4356]

I’m curious as to why you said don’t want to take a cruise for the next 5 years, because it looks like you enjoyed this one and had lots of fun! Watching this made me realize I’m too introverted to do this type of cruise. 😂 Fun to watch your vlog though!

[@kirstenashley2864]

Only cause I got a bit sea sick and dizzy (didn't talk about it much on the vlog). We were also living in tight quarters since the cabins are so small and a week was a bit long. I do prefer getting to travel to different countries directly so that I can stay longer and experience the culture, food, etc. - otherwise I had a great time!

[@deeb8733]

Good to experience once, in my opinion. Kirsten, what cruiseline was this?

[@kirstenashley2864]

Absolutely! It was the Royal Caribbean: Oasis of the Seas 😊

[@2shejack]

Looked like you had a good time What’s the suitcase you used?

[@kirstenashley2864]

It's from Amazon! Just added to my storefront linked in the description 😊

[@PlumeMarqueur]

What cruise is this please. I would like to go

[@kirstenashley2864]

It's the Royal Caribbean: Oasis of the Seas

[@billiehicks6587]

You are so beautifully tanned.

[@kirstenashley2864]

Loving this new color!

[@eprohoda]

how are you?, Yeah-really useful job, goodbye-

[@justnaturallyme]

I was surprised by the propensity of the comedian. That was a turn off for me.