is the dubrovnik to bari ferry worth the long ride?

Last summer, we were in Dubrovnik, soaking up the old town vibes and that sparkling Adriatic view. We thought about taking the ferry to Bari, Italy, because everyone says the sea route is beautiful. But then we saw it takes 8 hours! I mean, that's a whole day gone just sitting on a boat. Sure, the idea of watching the sunset over the water sounds dreamy, but what if it gets boring after the first hour? Plus, I get a little antsy if I can't stretch my legs or find a decent snack. On the other hand, there's a Ryanair flight that gets you there in about an hour. But then you miss out on the whole 'journey is the destination' thing. And let's be honest, Ryanair flights are rarely as smooth as they promise—last time, we waited forever just to board, and the seats felt like park benches. Has anyone actually done the ferry trip? Was it as scenic as people say, or did you end up just counting the hours until you got off? Did you regret not flying, or was the slow pace part of the adventure? #Dubrovnik #Bari #TravelChoices #Travel