“Cruises are for the easily amused, shut-ins and others who what to spend their time with a bunch of strangers.”
You’re not alone, believe me. My wife & I would far rather spend a week at the beach, go for beach walks, get our own meals or go out for dinner, see local sights, come & go as we please. Dependence upon others minimized.
Went on our honeymoon cruise in 1983 on a converted passenger liner already thirty years old. Enjoyed it greatly, at least we were on board a real ship, not a floating casino/mall.
Cruises aren’t for me but if I ever do take one it will be a great lakes cruise. Partly because its different and they cater to older people who are far better company on an extended trip.
I personally have no problem listening to an old man drone on about the history of a lighthouse or little town on the shore.