So I saw THIS Atlantic article linked on Bluesky and I found myself conflicted, nodding in agreement with almost everything the author wrote, yet simultaneously thinking he sounded exhausting and pretentious himself.
It made me think though, that while this absolutely jibes with everything I’ve thought after hearing from my acquaintances who have gone on them – and from extrapolating based on my own understanding of their personalities – I’ve never really asked “peers” what they think. Have you been? How was it? Why would you agree to be trapped inside a compacted hotel where you will literally die if you leave at the wrong time?
…also I didn’t think I could post the link in !news@lemmy.world
My wife and I went on a 3 day cruse to test our sea legs and we did enjoy the cruise for the most part.
Buffet food was fine and the entertainment was good. We sprung for a double room with a balcony and it was like a small hotel room.
Had no problem with the bed, boarding, or disembarking.
Our only issue was the ship was anchored in deep mooring for 2 of the 3 days for repairs so we didn’t really get the full sea leg testing we wanted.