I was able to visit four countries in a relatively short period while traveling in the greatest of comfort. No pouring over bus or train schedules, having to book hotels on the fly, or hunting down a decent place to eat. In addition the wide array of shore excursions offers a myriad of experiences catering to a range of tastes and capabilities. Or ditch the excursions and head out on your own.
Two pices of advice, however. Firstly, do not take as gospel the recommendations of the cruise line regarding what to do and where to shop. The cruise line has a financial interest in steering you in a certain direction, while gently implying that bad things could happen if you don't follow their advice.
Secondly, if you're going to hang out by the pool, be prepared to be exposed to a lot of aging flab that should not be jiggling unfettered. Sometimes a little modesty is a good thing when it comes to those of us who are over forty and hanging around beaches and pools. Just sayin'.
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