Time Limit
Expectation: You may believe that you will be able to do a lot during your trip. Visit and exploit the port, take in the scenery, and have the time of your life to get to know a location and cram in as many activities as you can.
Reality: If you prefer to get to know a location well and participate in as many activities as possible, a cruise may not be for you. At each port stop, you can usually depart the ship early in the morning and must return by sunset. All of that coming and leaving can produce a whirlwind effect, and you may never feel like you’ve spent enough time in one place.