The 9 Myths of Cruising

1. Everyone gets sick onboard. People with motion sickness are more vulnerable, as well as people with low immunity, and those who do not wash their hands very often.

2. Boredom is unavoidable. It's your own fault if you're bored. Check out my other cruise posts about things to do onboard.

3. I won't fit in. Part of the fun of a cruise is that everyone is different.

4. Passengers look ridiculous without previous sailing experience. There will likely be many other first-time cruisers, or more likely many more first-timers for that specific ship. Even the people who work onboard the massive cruising vessels get confused.

5. Cruises are for only the elderly. Although the average age range isn't 23, it's not nearly as high as it used to be, and there are often quite a few children onboard most of the ships as well. Right now, the average age is between 48 and 59, but there are equal amounts 60 and over, and 40 and under.

6. Everything is on a schedule. Although there are numerous scheduled activities, there are also many things you can do at any time, such as freestyle dining, miniature golf, and exercising in the gym.

7. It's all about the food. With dozens of dining food and room options, world-class chefs and cuisines, and healthier and dietary options, you will surely have a wonderful time. Of course, you can always walk off the calories around the ship, visit the gym, and use the services of the sports courts and pools.

8. Weather can ruin the cruise. Let's face it. Weather can ruin vacations on land too. On a cruise, however, there are so many things to do indoors, that you might not even know it's raining. And with the stabilizers, and the sheer size of the major vessels, you won't even feel much wave action either.

9. Cruising is for romantic couples, not families. Cruises are much more kid-friendly now. And many family reunions are even held onboard.