Here are some other reasons to consider alternative travel options, such as taking road trips, flying or exploring close to home.
The only time I’ve ever been on a cruise was a short trip to the Bahamas. We set out from Miami the summer after my eighth-grade year. Even during that short excursion, I could tell that cruises weren’t my jam.
Being stuck on a massive vessel with hundreds of other passengers is sort of a nightmare. Luckily, our cruise didn’t get stuck, the seasick passengers recovered and we docked safely in Nassau. But if I were ever given the opportunity to go on another cruise, I’d probably pass. Flying would be more economical, quicker and a better option for me personally.
Even at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, cruises became headline news when the virus spread quickly throughout them. There was confusion and chaos as countries refused to let ships dock. Ultimately, there were some passengers, entertainers and crew members stuck on board. The CDC