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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The cruises disgorge so many people that there is no such thing as a quiet day. At least by land you can rent a car and go somewhere not so over run with tourists [/quote]

Um, savvy cruisers hire private drivers or boats to take them off the beaten path. And some cruise ships venture to less touristy areas (particularly the smaller ships). Fwiw. [/quote]

Nope, sorry.  There’s no way you can spin one day in port as a valid form of traveling. It’s just sad. [/quote]

We spent nearly 3 weeks in the Med: a mix of land-based travel pre and post cruise.

I actually enjoyed the days we spent visiting various spots during the cruise. Our goal was to have a fun day. We were off the ship early, met by a driver or captain, hit a local bakery and then started the day. We saw a lot, ate very well, and typically did a mix of history and beach time.

Again: this was just part of our three week summer trip. Pre and post cruise we visited other areas.

We go on smaller ships. Several days we were the only ship in port aside from yachts. My kids enjoyed googling the yachts to see who owned them. Think: the richest guy from Egypt, etc. If it’s good enough for them, then I’m not sure why you are criticizing it. I enjoyed chatting up the crew from yachts when I had the chance.

You act like every cruise is the equivalent to some imaginary carnival trope. Weird. [/quote]

Are you really conflating owning a private yacht with being on a cruise? [/quote]

Not at all.

But we spent the day at the same place as the fancy people on the yacht.

^^^
Same place. Same beach. Same adorable cafe. We just slept on different boats…but my boat had entertainment ;0)[/quote]

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