Yes, they go to sea, but you can arrange cruises that do not have a lot of sea time. We did a Turkey and Greek Island Cruise where we arrived in a different port every day, a couple we stayed for two days, this was perfect for me and for Phil as an ex Merchant Navy man, he did not want to spend a lot of days at sea either. Cruises for us are trips to take to see lots of different places not to be on a ship for days on end.
If anyone wants a Bargain mini cruise. I just got this email from Itison.
TODAY'S DEAL : £79 instead of up to £178 for a Newcastle to Amsterdam mini cruise for two including a ship crossing overnight in a private cabin, coach transfers, a day in Amsterdam city centre with return overnight crossing with DFDS Seaways – save up to 56%