The best part about cruises is that you do not have to plan lodging and travel arrangements.
Last year I took a cruise in the Mediterrean that required little planning besides overseas flight amd choosing excursions in ports of call.
This year I had to book cars, hotels, flights amd research local customs for tipping at restaurants and where to eat.
I am in Stockholm now after having visited Reyjavik, London, Marseilles, Provence, Nice and Stockholm. A lot of planning but driving the BMW and Mercedes-Benz in Provence (on my bucket list) was fun. Planning is everything as almost everything worked out perfectly.
Flying home today!