Hey Pandas, Have You Ever Taken A Cruise And What Was It Like?

Just asking for a friend… no, I’ve never taken a cruise, and they sound kind of terrible. Floating hotel with no escape. Food poisoning, mass outbreaks of disease. Yeah, no. If you have taken a cruise, what was it like? If not, why not? If you have worked as a cruise attendant or any other job, what was it like? How about people who decide to cruise for retirement for years instead of the traditional stay-at-home? Is that really viable?