6 Reasons to Love & Hate Cruises

IMHO....

6 Reasons to Love Cruises:

1. You get to island hop and see a few places without committing a whole vacation to any of them.

2. Safety... all passengers are on board, having passed through security and paid for their vacation. You simply don't have any criminals cruising through the neighbourhood like you might on land.

3. Your meals and entertainment are all part of the package.

4. You can grab a great bargain if you live within driving distance of a major port.

5. It completes your travel list:  Plane, Train, Ship.

6. Formal night. Such a great reason to put on your best dress! And other than your wedding, when do you get to see your husband in a tuxedo?


6 Reasons to Hate Cruises:

1. Add ons. There are so many things the ship staff try to sell you. Everything from jewelry to photos, excursions and even time shares. Premium drinks, premium meals and overpriced souvenirs add up quickly. Especially on a cash-less ship like Disney.

2. Very limited phone or technology usage/ access.

3. Mandatory gratuities. And in the case of some companies - poor working conditions for staff.

4. Motion sickness.

5. Illness and/or bad attitudes spread very rapidly on board a ship.

6. The ambitious entertainment schedules and pressure to "do it all" can be very exhausting. You need a vacation after your vacation!

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