Anonymous wrote:Can someone explain why it's tacky and why some people hate it? I've never been to one and have no idea what it's like. It seems like a stress free vacation.

Here's why I hate cruises:

- They are HORRIBLE for the environment, on a level most other vacations cannot match. A cruise ship's daily emissions into the ocean are equivalent to a million cars per day.

- Many times they're centered around unlimited eating, gambling ... basically crass consumption while you sit on this thing that is pumping chemicals into the ocean.'

- The stops are often so short that you just get off with throngs of people, go shop at tourist traps (which are usually detrimental to the local economy) and you get back on the ship.

I recognize all vacations take some toll on the environment, but the impact of cruises is way worse than most other vacation options.

Not to mention you're SOL if (as has happened) the ship breaks down somehow. You're stuck on the thing.

Honestly the people who hate on cruises the most have never been on them. Or if they have they’ve just done a shitty 3 or 5 day to the Bahamas. Cruises can be really spectacular

I’ve never been on a cruise, but after a stressful time at home, we took a trip to an all-inclusive resort. Our 12-yo called us aside midway and said something to the effect that he kept hearing at home that this kind of trip wasn’t our style, but he wanted us to know that it was very much his style and would like to go again. So, points for family happiness, but none for fanciness. ymmv.

Same question in the LGBT forum, totally different answers.

If cruising is tacky, then tacky be I.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well yeah, of course. I'd never go on one, let alone take my kids on one. But I don't understand the point of the question. Obviously you're that type of person or you wouldn't want to do it. So just do it.

Or is your question really, "How do I take my kids on a cruise and somehow look cultured afterwards?" If so, the answer is, "You can't, so don't try."

This sounds like it was typed by someone with New Money.

And by someone who cares about “looking” cultured. If you’re worried about it, you’re probably not cultured. And if you are cultured going on a cruise won’t make you less so.

Can someone explain why it's tacky and why some people hate it? I've never been to one and have no idea what it's like. It seems like a stress free vacation.

Anonymous wrote:Please just do the type of vacation you and your family like. Don’t worry if it’s tacky or nobody else would do it. It’s your family, your time, your memories, and your family traditions to build. Life is too short to worry about this stuff.

+1

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well yeah, of course. I'd never go on one, let alone take my kids on one. But I don't understand the point of the question. Obviously you're that type of person or you wouldn't want to do it. So just do it.

Or is your question really, "How do I take my kids on a cruise and somehow look cultured afterwards?" If so, the answer is, "You can't, so don't try."

This sounds like it was typed by someone with New Money.

Or someone who is an idiot.

Anonymous wrote:Well yeah, of course. I'd never go on one, let alone take my kids on one. But I don't understand the point of the question. Obviously you're that type of person or you wouldn't want to do it. So just do it.

Or is your question really, "How do I take my kids on a cruise and somehow look cultured afterwards?" If so, the answer is, "You can't, so don't try."

This sounds like it was typed by someone with New Money.

Anonymous wrote:I have not been on a cruise since I was a small child but we are considering a Disney cruise for the kids. I think they would love it. We have traveled extensively and lived abroad in both Asia and Europe for many years so it would be a unique experience for us but it’s hard to ignore the negativity about it.

Genuinely curious why you give a hoot what other people think about how you spend your vacation?

I think low end cruise lines like Carnival are tacky, but high end ones are not.

Yes but there are a lot of good reasons to do one, particularly elderly family. Kids seem borderline to me but I am in favor of any kid vacation where mom doesn’t have to do dishes so cruises are fine.

Yes, cruising is “tacky” but I still love it! I have lived on different continents and travelled around the world but I still appreciate a good cruise. Where else can you unpack once yet see 3, 4, or 5 countries? I love the fact that I can sit on my balcony and admire the horizon over the sea in total silence and serenity (except for the sounds of the waves of course). I also love the fact that if I want to see people, I can take the elevator to a different floor and be surrounded by music, laughter and fun. Cruises offer something for everyone whether you are seeking quiet or nonstop fun.

I can't stand cruises. But if you think your family would like one (especially a Disney cruise), then go on one.