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Don't let these sourpuss cruise myths keep you from enjoying the vacation of a lifetime.

So...you could find yourself cruisin' on a Sunday afternoon, or you could listen to all those doom-and-gloom cruise myths and decide to keep your feet planted firmly on the ground. But c'mon -- do you really think your ship will sink, or your captain will run you through a storm? They can steer those big boats, you know.

In Part I of this article, we sank certain myths about rampant seasickness, expense, and rumored boredom. Stay with us as we fire a few broadsides into three more maritime entertainment myths that just won't hold water.

So, you think ocean cruises are a waste of money, do you? Check out the truth behind these cruise myths, and think again.

Ocean cruises are among the world's most popular vacations -- and so, as you might expect, cruise myths are legion. People will tell you in all seriousness that cruise ships are too crowded and dangerous, often without ever having been on one. Oh, and let's not forget the pirates that plague the cruise lines.

While things can and do go wrong on cruises, most of the stories you hear about them are as about as genuine as Santa Claus (um, sorry if no one's let you in on that one yet). Come aboard as we guide you through seven oft-repeated myths about ocean cruises, and reveal the gratifying truth.

In recent years, outbreaks of viruses on board cruise ships have received a virtual tsunami of publicity and led to unjustified myths about cruises and illnesses.

Each year, millions of Americans enjoy cruises. In 2005, approximately 9.8 million passengers embarked from North American ports for their cruise vacation. But taking cruises can expose travelers to new environments and high volumes of people, including other travelers. Here are the top 5 myths: