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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My mother told me she wants us all to go on a cruise, last hurrah before they die (haha, sort of).  I looked at Baltimore & Norfolk and I don't get, 5 days on a boat to spend a couple of hours in the Bahamas?  So what do we do during the "fun at sea days" as the cruise lines call them.  Do you need to take a 9-day or longer cruise to actually go to different places (way too much together time).  flying is not an option so has to be out of port within driving distance.[/quote]

The thrill of a cruise is the 24/7 food, activities, shows, fancy dinners, pools, etc. Basically, a resort on a gigantic boat. Everything has been paid for upfront so it feels like it's "free" when you actually board since you don't pay for any of the food, entertainment, or amenitities (except for booze -that's where the cruises make all their money).

Having said that, we aren't into cruises. I'm a bit of germaphobe so I fear norovirus (which I know can happen anywhere, but I just feel more vulnerable on a ship). Plus, DH and I enjoy exploring different places on our own and not on a cruise timeline, etc.

I can see the appeal though.[/quote]

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