6 cruises to avoid and steer clear of, when you plan to cruise again. Don't waste your money on any of these 6 cruises I am going to warn you about. When choosing a cruise to go on, you need to pick one where you will have the greatest chance of having an incredible experience, for all the right reasons. Some of the cruises to avoid you may be surprised with, as they are often being touted as giving you bragging rights or as ultimate must-do cruises. But they are not, and I will tell you why.