I think it pretty much sums up my feelings on it but if it wasn't clear, I think cruise ships are generally detrimental to many of their ports of call. Yes, they do generate jobs and revenue but I think it's at the expense of the local ecosystem and long-term quality of life for the locals.

It's just my opinion - I have no data to back it up.

I happen to think that cruise ship ports are ugly and industrial and, as I said, ruin an otherwise beautiful tropical island.

Better?