I went on my first cruise — here are 15 things that surprised me the most about this type of travel

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I went on my first cruise — here are 15 things that surprised me the most about this type of travel

The reporter's first cruise was on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.Joey Hadden/Business Insider I took my first cruise on one of the largest ships, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. My seven-night trip was full of surprises, from the size of my room to the quality of the food. The port stops were shorter than I expected, and I found myself getting lost on the giant ship. Before April 2022, I had never seen a cruise ship in real li…