Originally Posted by
expert7700
...reason #450 that I am adverse to cruises: years ago I learned that disembarking a cruise ship can happen several HOURS(!) after arrival time.....
We have done 20+ cruises. On just about everyone, we had plans to stay in that city for at least one more day. We make it part of the overall trip. And we do NOT book hotels through the cruise line as they are often twice the price.