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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]1) re: crowded ports, and even when we planned excursions like a resort pass, packing up everything for a few hours at a hotel was an annoying waste of time - What ports? Tell me which ports and I’ll tell you better options. We always avoid the crowds, and we never go on group excursions.

2) re: everything on a ship is crowded. I hate being confined to a space with so many people - What ship? Were you on a big ship? The bigger the boat, the bigger the crowds. We prefer the older, smaller ships precisely because we dislike crowds. We’ve never had trouble finding quiet spots on a ship.

3) Re: too much access to food. I was stressed and bored, so I overate and feel gross. - Eh, it happens to the best of us. We avoid the buffet and eat meals in the main dining room where you order off the menu. We also strive to hit our daily steps. Rarely use the elevator; always take the stairs.

4) Re: so much rocking. It has made sleeping unpleasant. - The last two nights on our spring break cruise were rocky. 10-15 ft waves. But that’s unusual.

5) Re: so many transitions throughout the day. Meals, get off the ship, get to ports/excursions, get back in the ship, activities on the ship. - Take control of your schedule. Avoid group excursions and then you aren’t following someone else’s schedule.

PS - I’m surprised anyone enjoys Baha Mar or Atlantis. Both are more crowded than any cruise ship, and both have crowded, crummy beaches imho. 
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I agree with all of these points but also see why some don’t like cruising and know that 1 year olds are a pain. Cute, but a pain.[/quote]

Sure, but toddlers are a handful on any vacation. At least on a cruise you can split up and take turns watching the toddler. You can easily nap in the cabin and hang out on the veranda while everyone else can still have fun. You can easily find food at any hour.

We have a handful of kids and have cruised, rented beach houses/condos, traveled to Europe, etc. and cruises are hands down the easiest and most relaxing trips. [/quote]

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