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I went on a 22-day cruise around South America and Antarctica for $114 a day. Here are 10 things that surprised me.

Rebecca ReuterApr 23, 2023, 19:42 IST

My husband and I went on a 22-day cruise and there were a few surprises.Rebecca Reuter

In December, my husband and I embarked on a 22-day Holland America Line cruise on the Oosterdam.
I was surprised by how empty the lounge chairs were and how great the onboard lectures were.

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I embarked on a discounted 22-day cruise in December.

The cruise took us around South America and Antarctica.Rebecca Reuter

Our trip was in December, but I wasn't expecting to be greeted with so much holiday decor.

The cruise ship went all out for the holiday season.Rebecca Reuter

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It was also fun to see passengers' decorated doors.

I hadn't expected to see so many decorations.Rebecca Reuter

I thought the ship would be crowded since it holds over 1,900 passengers — but that was rarely the case.

The ship wasn't nearly as crowded as I thought it'd be.Rebecca Reuter

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Lounge chairs are usually hard to get on cruises, but not on this ship.

My first cruise was in the Caribbean, so I always think being out on a deck is the best part of being on a cruise.Rebecca Reuter

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the onboard lectures.

One of the few times I saw crowds was at the lectures.Rebecca Reuter

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The indoor lounges got really crowded throughout the trip.

In one lounge area, the walls were filled with puzzles and games.Rebecca Reuter

Passengers weren't afraid to bundle up to experience the views.

The views were worth it.Rebecca Reuter

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I was pleasantly surprised by the diversity of hot foods on the lido deck.

I enjoyed many of the dishes I had on board.Rebecca Reuter

The length of the cruise had me worried that the ship's entertainment wouldn't be that great, but I was wrong.

I was entertained the whole time.Rebecca Reuter

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Last but not least, I was a little surprised my husband and I were still madly in love after a 22-day trip.

We are both marine biologists, so seasickness wasn't a problem.Rebecca Reuter

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