I took my 8-month-old on a cruise. I was surprised at how baby-friendly it was, and I'm ready to go on one again.

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I've never been one to book cruises. The idea of being trapped on a ship at sea for days on end with thousands of strangers never appealed to me, nor did the limited selection of restaurants and activities. As a long-time solo traveler, I also didn't love the fact that I'd have to pay twice as much since most cruises are priced based on double occupancy.