I was trading stories with someone about vacationing on cruise ships. What I’ve observed is that most people fall into one of two camps—either you love them, or you don’t. Although they are not my cup of tea, I’ve have had fun the two times I’ve cruised.
I’d like to share my list of pros and cons regarding this type of vacation. With this information, it may help those of you who’ve never been to determine if it is something you would like to try.
Pros
Great option for those with limited mobility: If you or a travel companion is not able to move around very easily, I think that cruises can be ideal to let you see different sights and countries without having to juggle cars, trains, etc. Especially if you already live near a port, you may not even have to travel far to “catch” your boat. Years ago I took a cruise from New York to Bermuda, and one of the best parts was that it took me only 30 minutes to get on board and start my vacation.
