What had happened was… I signed up for a luxury cruise, not a floating panic attack in the Aegean Sea. In this sun-soaked, wave-smacked episode, I recount the chaotic journey from cruise ship to Santorini via tender boat—a ride that felt more like survival training than sightseeing.

What should’ve been a quick, scenic transfer to one of the most iconic islands in the world turns into a salty mess of rough waters, screaming passengers, stroller panic, and the very real question: is this thing going to flip over? The crew? Unbothered. The waves? Disrespectful. The memory? Permanent.

This is a story about vacation expectations, ocean betrayal, and why some moments are better viewed from the safety of the ship buffet.

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