Myth #2: Cruises are boring
Is Cruising Boring? Not a Chance.
If you’ve ever thought about cruising but worried you’d run out of things to do, let me put your mind at ease. Modern cruise ships are anything but boring. They’re vibrant, packed with activities, and designed so that no matter your style of vacation—laid-back, adventurous, or somewhere in between—you’ll always find something that makes you smile.
Floating Resorts That Travel With You
Think of today’s ships as floating resorts. Imagine a hotel that moves with you from one destination to the next, while also offering restaurants for every craving, theaters with full-scale productions, live music in cozy lounges, shops, spas, and sun-soaked pool decks. On some ships, you’ll even find zip lines, water parks, ice rinks, and escape rooms.
In other words: boring? Not even close.
Entertainment, Adventure, and Relaxation
One of the best parts of cruising is the variety—your days and nights can be as busy or as relaxed as you want. During the day, you might climb a rock wall, zip down waterslides, take a cooking class, or join a dance lesson. Or maybe you’ll choose something slower: lounging by the pool, booking a spa treatment, or sipping a cappuccino while the ocean glides by.
And when the sun goes down? The energy shifts but never fades. Evenings onboard come alive with Broadway-style shows, concerts, comedy clubs, trivia, dance parties, and themed nights that can last until the early hours. If you’d rather keep things quiet, there’s always a lounge with live music or a moonlit stroll on deck. Add in the adventures that come with every port of call—snorkeling, hiking, wandering historic towns, or simply enjoying a beach—and you’ll see why “bored” just isn’t part of the cruise vocabulary.
Something for Everyone
Cruises also shine because they work for every kind of traveler. Families love the kids’ clubs, splash zones, teen hangouts, and family-friendly shows, while parents sneak away for some downtime. Couples find romance in candlelit dinners, sunset views, and adults-only spaces. Groups of friends laugh their way through trivia, karaoke, and late-night snacks. It’s one of the rare vacations where everyone—kids, parents, couples, friends—can do their own thing and still come back together to share the best moments.
My Take
On one of my recent cruises, I watched kids racing from scavenger hunts to waterslides, couples twirling under the stars, friends roaring with laughter at trivia, and travelers blissfully curled up with books by the pool. That mix of energy, fun, and choice is what makes cruising so special.
So, are cruises boring? Not a chance. They’re as lively, varied, and flexible as you want them to be. Whether you’re chasing adventure, craving relaxation, or simply looking to connect with the people you love, you’ll find it onboard. And the next time someone insists cruising is dull? Just smile and know they’ve clearly never been on one.