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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, why not try a short cruise to see if you like it? There are quite a few which are only 3-4 days and go to the Bahamas.

They are also not as expensive (once you get to Florida) as many others. You could combine a short cruise with time spent elsewhere in Florida.

The fact that the Bahamas are less than 100 miles from the U.S. should be of some comfort. Of course, you should always buy medical evacuation insurance no matter where you travel. Again, if it is a short cruise going to the Bahamas the insurance won't be ridiculous.

There are things I hate about cruising: constant money-grabbing initiatives by cruise lines, other passengers who act like jerks, miniscule pool areas, and of course risk of illness with so many people on board.

We mitigate it by not getting a drink package and just pay-as-we-go, getting a cabin with a balcony so we can have a private space to enjoy watching the sea, go to the pool/hot tubs at off-peak times, and eat in the dining room where you have less chance of being exposed to the nasty things people do at the buffet.  Most cruise lines will seat you at a small table if you request it, if you go to early dining option. [/quote]

Going on a short cruise to try it out is a good idea in theory, but those are the cruises that attract the crowd that just wants to party for a long weekend on a boat - you will be much more likely to encounter rampant public drunkenness and bad behavior on those short 3-4 day cruises.  [/quote]

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