We wanted to visit Alaska. See the inside passage and the glaciers. The scenery and wildlife was all that I had hoped for. The cruise itself, not so much. I disliked the crowds, the set dining with people I didn't know and had nothing in common with, and the outrageously priced shore excursions.
It was 10 years before we decided to give it another try. This time we had a balcony cabin so we had our own peaceful place to get away from the crowds, no set dinning and independent excursions thanks to CC roll calls. It was so much better!
We still don't cruise often. I much prefer land trips but I am looking forward to our upcoming cruise in May!