Business Insider's reporter took her first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I took my first cruise in 2022. It was a seven-day Caribbean voyage on a mega cruise ship. I found the reality of cruising didn't match my expectations from social media and promotional ads. I spent much of my time battling crowds, waiting in lines, and sitting on hot tour buses. I sunbathed in a loud pool area when I was lucky enough to find a chair. I spent more time waitin