Cruising: a good travel option for Aspies or no?

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Given the advantages and disadvantages of going on a cruise vs other forms of holidays, do you think think cruising is more or less suited to Aspies' needs? I like DIY-style travel a lot and am not too big on flying, with the way the whole hecticness of the experience is these days. So I figured a cruise could be a good option for those with the time, money, and desire to travel without flying, either as a method of transport (with other stuff planned before and after the cruise/crossing) like Cunard or a re-positioning cruise or as an option for a holiday itself, where one can visit several countries for short visits but with the ship's activities and options being the core of the experience (most modern cruises). There are theme & speciality cruises for those whoa re into particular activities too.

Has anyone on here cruised before and wish to speak of your experience, both in general & as an Aspie? I never have yet but hope to try it soon. I hope to take Cunard for travelling between the US & UK.

Many years ago I made several transatlantic crossings on the QE2. They were tolerable, but the idea of being cooped up for days in a small space with thousands of people is for me some kind of purgatory, at the very least. Train travel in a sleeping compartment is more my style: you're a first class passenger with complete privacy. Of course, trains don't go everywhere, but it's worth "choosing" to vacation where they will take you.