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For me it is a legitimate fear.  I once tried to check into a hotel, only to discover that i had booked the room for the following week.  Luckily, they had plenty of availability.
 
Thanks for all of the advice and kind thoughts.

I actually just called and cancelled.  It was very easy and took less than 5 minutes!  That will teach me to book after a glass of wine!

Thank you for the wonderful blog.  Our entire family did a multi-generational cruise to Alaska in 2011.  It was a fabulous experience.  Our itinerary included Glacier Bay which was breathtaking.  The entire trip was like floating inside a post card.  My husband finally joked that he was getting tired of all of the beautiful scenery because he was always afraid he'd miss something.  Your blog brought back wonderful memories!!  

I actually just called and cancelled.  It was very easy and took less than 5 minutes!  That will teach me to book after a glass of wine!

I actually just called and cancelled.  It was very easy and took less than 5 minutes!  That will teach me to book after a glass of wine!

I found it!! Thank you.

I actually just called and cancelled.  It was very easy and took less than 5 minutes!  That will teach me to book after a glass of wine!

I actually just called and cancelled.  It was very easy and took less than 5 minutes!  That will teach me to book after a glass of wine!

I actually just called and cancelled.  It was very easy and took less than 5 minutes!  That will teach me to book after a glass of wine!

No, it was pinot gris

I actually just called and cancelled.  It was very easy and took less than 5 minutes!  That will teach me to book after a glass of wine!

No, it was pinot gris

I actually just called and cancelled.  It was very easy and took less than 5 minutes!  That will teach me to book after a glass of wine!

I actually just called and cancelled.  It was very easy and took less than 5 minutes!  That will teach me to book after a glass of wine!

I actually just called and cancelled.  It was very easy and took less than 5 minutes!  That will teach me to book after a glass of wine!

Depending on how much wine you drink, and the price you are able to find on the beverage package, it might work out well for you.  I don't drink any hard liquor, but i do enjoy wine, particularly with dinner.   On vacation, i also enjoy a mimosa during the day occasionally.  On our last cruise, I found that our family more than broke even with the beverage package at $47-wine by the glass averages $10 to $12 per glass.  Three glasses gets you to $36.   I also hydrate a lot and water bottles were around $3, so three bottles of water and three glasses of wine gets you pretty close to the break even point.  My husband loves lattes, and they are also included, so he more than broke even.  I also really liked not having to stress about how much we were spending.  

I just checked and RC now has scheduled sailings to Cuba through April 2020, so they must feel confident that the sailings will continue.

Enjoy the time.  The years "sail" by.  I have to say that I have loved every moment of our children (except perhaps some of the teenage hormonal periods) and really enjoy them as adults.  That said, my husband and I never took vacations without them because we treasured our time with them and are thoroughly enjoying time together now.

Enjoy the time.  The years "sail" by.  I have to say that I have loved every moment of our children (except perhaps some of the teenage hormonal periods) and really enjoy them as adults.  That said, my husband and I never took vacations without them because we treasured our time with them and are thoroughly enjoying time together now.

Enjoy the time.  The years "sail" by.  I have to say that I have loved every moment of our children (except perhaps some of the teenage hormonal periods) and really enjoy them as adults.  That said, my husband and I never took vacations without them because we treasured our time with them and are thoroughly enjoying time together now.

We were on Navigator in September with a guaranteed balcony and two guaranteed interiors.  We got assigned right after final payment and got two interiors with virtual balconies and a spacious ocean view balcony, so it worked out great for us.  Best of luck to you.

We leave on Majesty August 14.   A friend and I booked the cruise, then my 26 year son wanted to come and told his friends about it, so we now have a group of 6.  We only booked to go to Cuba, so we are anxiously waiting.  What is the May 2 announcement?  Is that specific for your sailing?  I haven't heard about it.

Since you are so close, Alaska is a good way to see if you like cruising.   It is truly beautiful and you can find out if your kids enjoy the children’s activities.   Honestly on our first two cruises all our kids wanted to do was go to the kids programs in both the Caribbean and Alaska.  They were true “clock watchers” and wanted to spend every possible minute in the kids club.   This was on Disney and princess.    Disney is known for kids programs but princess is not.   Not sure if we’re such bad parents our kids will do anything to escape but both were great vacations for our family.   Our “kids” are all now adults and we have  found that a cruise is an ideal vacation.   Enough time together; enough time apart.   
You will have a great time whichever you decide.  

I have had my travel agent (bless her heart) rebook my reservation 4 times.  Each time for a lower price.  We don't sail until March 2000, so prices are fluctuating widely.  I check them myself and email her if it's lower, though i know that she also checks them.  

I'm impressed.  This is a very kind and thoughtful post.