Nobody will tell you the truth: why you shouldn't go on a cruise (11 photos)

A sea cruise is a carefree vacation and an opportunity to visit several countries in a short period of time. You don’t need to worry about accommodation, food, or entertainment. Of course, not everyone likes this type of vacation, and travel blogger Samantha Tatro shared the story of why her first cruise was her last.





After a two-week cruise, Samantha Tatro shared her impressions



"Nobody's going to tell you the truth, but I can't watch these happy videos anymore and keep quiet. I want to tell you about the downsides of cruises that are usually kept quiet. As someone who spent two weeks on a cruise ship in Australia, I'll start with the most controversial. Everyone told me that the food would be excellent."





"I can only say one thing: this is school cafeteria food at best, and it was terrible. A diet for the most undemanding."



"When a cruise ship arrives at the port, you are offered to visit interesting places and attractions. However, the prices for excursions can be an unpleasant surprise. For example, we spent about $200 per person for an excursion. I kept thinking that if I had chosen the travel agency myself, this money would have been enough to rent a boat for the whole day."



"Cruise ships are huge and their impact on the environment is inexcusable. Without this industry, our carbon footprint would be significantly reduced. I tried this type of vacation and gave it up forever for environmental reasons."



"Also, if you are prone to motion sickness, you may need special medication."



"Last but not least, getting around on a cruise ship is practically hell. There's a lot of walking, and if you're going to use the elevator, be prepared to wait."



"My husband and I live in the Czech Republic, and our relatives live in the United States. We are always looking for ways to combine travel and family gatherings. My husband's parents love to travel, and for our 10th wedding anniversary, they invited us to go on a Princess cruise around Australia," the content creator explained.

"Being a foodie and a passionate home cook, I knew that cruise food would hardly live up to my expectations. My husband and I love active vacations, but most of the trip had to be spent on board. I was ready for that."



"The best part of our cruise was the time we spent with family. Also, the specialty restaurants that you have to pay extra for (like the steakhouse) were delicious. I also really enjoyed all the stops, but I wish we had spent more time in each city. Seven or eight hours in each port is too short."



"I'm happy if people enjoy cruising, but I would encourage them to think about the environmental impact. There are many other ways to travel that don't have such terrible consequences. Personally, I will never go on a cruise again because of the environmental factors."



According to Statista, cruise ships will take 31.7 million passengers on board this year. And this number will only increase in the coming years.

As Samantha noted, huge ships are not good for the environment and are even more harmful than airplanes. Every day, liners emit between 700 and 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

CO2 emissions are not the only problem. Cruises consume incredible amounts of fuel and energy. Housekeeping alone means that washers and dryers are constantly running on board. Then there is the problem of food waste, with leftovers constantly being thrown away.