Cruises, like them?

landhoney · 12-22-2008, 02:50 PM

I have traveled/vacationed extensively; Europe, S.America, Africa, Asia, Alaska, etc. But I have never been on a cruise. I am looking to hear you experiences. Its things like: stuck on the ship, mediocre entertainment, mediocre food...and lots of it, unsolvable problems with the room, too many people, limited time at the destinations, extras cost extra money, etc., etc. that have kept me away and are making my trigger finger shy (never have this problem with cigars

).

Part of my fear is that the travel (on the boat only) days will be boring. I'm not a "lay by the pool and catch some rays all day" guy (except at the Playboy Mansion). I like to do things, especially "soaking up the local culture", whether through food, architecture, museums, etc. That's why I like to travel, not to take it easy by the pool. I can do that at home. I may sound biased without trying it, but after reading reviews of cruise ships online....forever, it seems like this is what its like.

So give me the straight dope (or be a dope giving it to me straight). Looking for your

on cruising (specifically carribean/island if possible).

12-22-2008, 02:50 PM	#1
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Cruises, like them? I have traveled/vacationed extensively; Europe, S.America, Africa, Asia, Alaska, etc. But I have never been on a cruise. I am looking to hear you experiences. Its things like: stuck on the ship, mediocre entertainment, mediocre food...and lots of it, unsolvable problems with the room, too many people, limited time at the destinations, extras cost extra money, etc., etc. that have kept me away and are making my trigger finger shy (never have this problem with cigars ). Part of my fear is that the travel (on the boat only) days will be boring. I'm not a "lay by the pool and catch some rays all day" guy (except at the Playboy Mansion). I like to do things, especially "soaking up the local culture", whether through food, architecture, museums, etc. That's why I like to travel, not to take it easy by the pool. I can do that at home. I may sound biased without trying it, but after reading reviews of cruise ships online....forever, it seems like this is what its like. So give me the straight dope (or be a dope giving it to me straight). Looking for your on cruising (specifically carribean/island if possible).