No. Cruising can be very relaxing but cruise lines often offer so many different things to do it is hard sometimes to choose what not to do vs. what is available to do. The nice thing about cruising and all the activities is that it is your choice what you want to see and do.
You may need a GPS or map to navigate around some of today’s mega ships since they are basically floating resorts. There is something to do in nearly every nook and cranny or just around the next corner. There are also smaller ships that offer just as many activities as the larger ships but they are often more port intensive because of their size and capability to get into small ports.
If you are looking for intellectual stimulation you can listen to guest speakers, investigate the many books in the ships library, participate in a Bridge or other game tournaments, attend a wine lecture or attend a martini tasting event. To keep your heart pumping, play some hoops, visit the ship’s gym, climb the rock wall, go ice skating, practice your golf swing or surf on board the ships flow rider. For those who would rather watch sports that participate, there are sports bars that are always broadcasting some sporting event or take your turn at a Wii game. There are pools for sunning, soaking and swimming, ship boutiques for shopping and spas for 100% pure pampering. You can join in on a contest, learn a craft, sing karaoke, take dancing lessons or watch a movie in your cabin or under the stars on a huge movie screen. Or simply grab a book, find a relaxing nook and nap…I mean read.
Every night a newsletter is left in your cabin listing all the highlights for the next days activities on board the ship. These newsletters include all the live entertainment you can enjoy, including the nightly shows that could be a Broadway revue to jugglers to headline comedian acts. In the smaller bars and lounges are often other musical or comedy entertainment to be enjoyed. And this is just what is available o the ship itself. When in the many port around the world cruise lines offer shore excursions and tours or take off by yourself if you are a self proclaimed explorer – just don’t miss the ship when it leaves that port!
Even on small ships there’s plenty to do during times when these ships are at sea; most notably, these tend to offer strong enrichment-oriented activities. Plus, remember you’re not on the ship all the time — most itineraries include a variety of different ports of call.
A cruise be boring? If you decide to sit back and watch the world float away around you it can be very relaxing and rejuvenating. But get bored? Even with all the kids programs I have never heard any child on a cruise ship say “I’m bored…there’s nothing to do around here!”
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