I have noticed that old 2018 forum on cruises is alive again!
The COVID 19 sabotaged all cruising for a couple of years. Some companies like the MSC wind-up, the Marco Polo gone on scrap and a new company arise, like the Ambassador Cruises.
Looking back at this old thread I see many awkward opinions or weird expressions from peoples who probably never done any cruises?
Well, cruises are not for all peoples. Older generation prefers cruises for a convince of floating hotel that takes them to places they want to see.
In this way we have been to many places, like Greenland, Iceland, Spitsbergen, Norwegian fjords, Black Sea ports (now inaccessible because of war), etc..
In February we are taking a cruise from Sydney that will be around New Zealand, because there is no other way to go around...
You don’t have to do anything directed by the cruise line except embark, go to muster, then get off and see on your own ... Sometimes we were taking the organized excursions of value or convenience for us.
Generally, cruising is what you make of it and it is very convenient way of traveling.
When younger we travelled across all America and Europe organized coach tours but these required every early morning to pack your suitcase, get your quick breakfast and rush on time into the coach bus. You may not like such a rush after the age of 60 years..
So, if cruises are not your way then do not rubbish cruises for others who like them.
It is your choice, you may hate them or love them.
And there is a lot of people who love them.
And there is the Ambassador Cruises that we used this year to take us as far as 78 north parallel to Svalbard/Spitsbergen. The Ambassador's Ambience will be visiting Australia early 2024 on the around the world cruise. And we may consider more Ambassador cruises that are loved by the Brittons.
We also do not like oversized ships, but we will not rubbish all cruises. However, I like the exchange of information here particularly on experiences ...