LogFAQs > #972704649

Blue_Thunder posted...

Confinement to one space for an extended period, dislike of crowds, risk of catching pathogens from other travelers, seasickness/fear of the ocean, etc.

Except you're *not* confined, cause every single day you stop at a new place and have *plenty* of room to roam.

Crowds are literally a non-issue if you pick a big ship, like something from Royal Caribbean's Oasis Fleet. On my last trip, the ship was practically a ghost town.

Disease spreading is embellished. I've been on at least a dozen cruises and can confirm that it's a non-issue. Wear a mask if you're really *that* concerned.

Fear of the ocean I understand, but sea-sickness is a non-issue. Again, go with a big ship and you'll be fine.

pedro45 posted...

Also, how cheap? I've had some pretty great vacations that barely cost much at all

My last cruise in January was $900 for two people. 7 day journey across the Caribbean. Last terrestrial vacation I took was to LA. The hotel alone was $1200 for the week, and it wasn't even half as nice as the cabin I had onboard the Haromony of the Seas. Once you factor in gas/flight, food, and entertainment, the cruise costed me about $2K, while a roadtrip to LA was closer to $3K. Given the choice again, I'd pick the cruise every time. Got to visit several exotic locales, swim with dolphins, take a ride on a literal jetpack, and not deal with traffic.