Disappointing photos show what it's really like to go on a cruise

I sunbathed in a loud pool area when I was lucky enough to find a chair.

I spent more time waiting in lines than I had anticipated.

And I saw much of the Caribbean from behind other people’s heads.This was back in April 2022, when I was on my first cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas.

The seven-day Caribbean voyage on a mega ship took me round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to port stops in Honduras, Mexico, and the cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas.

I was hoping for a week of breathtaking views between relaxing afternoons by the pool and exciting port excursions.

But my experience didn’t quite meet my expectations.