Lotus Spa Thermal Beds on Ruby Princess
Photo: Lotus Spa Thermal Beds on Ruby Princess / Princess Cruises

7. You can really relax.

The pace on a repositioning cruise is slow. There's no rush to get off the ship into port and back again, and you have more than enough time to experience what there is to do on board the ship. These sailings are a good opportunity to slow down, go with the flow, and let the rhythm of the ocean set your real-world stress blissfully adrift.