My 3-Day Sampler Cruise on Voyager of the Seas | Pros & Cons (Is It Worth It?)

I recently sailed on a 3-day sampler cruise on Voyager of the Seas, and in this video I share an honest, balanced look at the pros and cons of short sampler cruises. Is it really a BOOZE CRUISE or does a sampler cruise offer value, peace and experience of a longer cruise?

Sampler cruises are often marketed as a cheap and easy way to try cruising — but they come with a very different rhythm to longer sailings. In this video, I talk about what a sampler cruise really feels like, including:

• Whether a short cruise is actually good value
• Why sampler cruises often feel more intense
• The party atmosphere vs quieter moments
• Why drink packages and onboard costs can be different
• The lack of movement and cruise “rhythm”
• Embarkation and disembarkation realities
• Who this type of cruise suits — and who it may not

I also share how I explored Voyager of the Seas deck by deck to find hidden, quiet, reflective spaces, and why I’ll be making a separate video focused entirely on those peaceful spots.

This video isn’t meant to sell cruising — it’s here to help you decide whether a sampler cruise is the right choice for you.

🌊 Sometimes a journey is about distance.
🌊 Other times it’s about how you feel while you’re floating.

NOTE: Many of the PROS and CONS are subjective. What I think is a PRO you may think is a CON. This is just MY EXPERIENCE and opinion. Tell me yours in the comments below. I would love to know whether you agree or disagree. Maybe you have more pros and cons you could add?

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Sampler Cruises and Voyager of the Seas
01:27 PROS of sample cruises
01:28 Pro 1 Experience the Ship
02:18 Pro 2 Low risk way of trying Cruise Life
02:52 Pro 3 Entertainment & Facilities
03:31 Pro 4 Short Escape or Budget weekend away
03:53 Pro 5 Finding Peace is possible
05:25 CONS of sample Cruises
05:26 Con 1 Intense compressed pace
05:50 Con 2 Strong party atmosphere
06:35 Con 3 Drink Package restrictions
07:40 Con 4 Cruise rhythm & movement lacking
08:52 Con 5 The logistics
09:35 Con 6 Not a TRUE reflection of cruise life
10:12 Who is a sampler cruise for?
10:29 Who is a sampler cruise NOT for?
10:46 My final thoughts