So your first cruise experience wasn’t great: Maybe you were bored on sea days, or you weren’t excited about the food. But don’t swear off cruising just yet. Here are some common complaints from first-time cruisers, and exciting alternatives to consider for next time.

So your first cruise experience wasn’t great: Maybe you were bored on sea days, or you weren’t excited about the food. But don’t swear off cruising just yet. Here are some common complaints from first-time cruisers, and exciting alternatives to consider for next time.