If I would be given a choice to rate my travel preference whether by land, air or water, I would definitely choose the land then air and forego the third.  I am just scared of the big seas and I’m not too keen to go on cruises even if it’s the last leisurely thing I can ever do.  Here in Sydney, when the huge Queen Victoria ship docked, there was a great deal of welcoming activity that happened.  Almost all the local news network has had a feature about the ship and its passengers.  Even then, I still prefer going on road trips and be able to enjoy the wonders of nature while on course.