Pun of the Day Vacations were cheaper before steamships, because cruises were always on sail. 01/19/2024 · The Pun Gents Vacations were cheaper before steamships, because cruises were always on sail. Tagged: boats, history, sailing, transportation, water HilariousPretty GoodOKPretty BadTerrible (4 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)