I'm not sure my first cruise is really considered a cruise, so I'll list my first two cruises.
First was on SeaEscape out of Port Canaveral in 1987. This is a day-trip gambling boat. This was a high school band trip. Yes, they kept us out of the casino but could not manage to keep us out of the alcohol! I stayed up on deck most of the day just enjoying the view of the ocean. Loved every minute of it. I didn't know that I was hooked until a few years later when . . .
A good friend announced to me that she was going on the Fantasy with a girlfriend of hers. As soon as I heard about it, I knew I had to join them. I begged and pleaded for them to let me join them. This was in May of 1991. The ship was only 1 year old and we visited Nassau and Freeport. I was absolutely hooked!
I have been on 8 cruises since then, all Carnival. My good friend has been on several herself, different lines. We haven't sailed together since then, but someday I hope we will have the chance to.
Over the years I have been on Girls Cruises, family cruises, spouse cruises, and honeymoon cruises. They have all been WONDERFUL. The best vacations I could imagine. In about a year and a half we are planning on experiencing our first "scout cruise." My oldest daughter's Girl Scout Troop is planning a 7-day cruise for their Senior trip where they plan to deliver sporting goods to the kids of Jamaica.