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The "Geezers" have made a good case for insurance as "peace of mind" (which I too appreciate). But as a small counterpoint, I wonder why we are insuring "money," as such. If we were traveling on borrowed money, maybe the lender would insist we insure our trip (so he gets his money back). But most people are spending their discretionary income or savings or RMDs or inheritance or a windfall. They are not denying themselves another cruise because they are too broke to afford another cruise. No, they are cruising and cruising and cruising . . .🤪

Not being cheeky here, but just for reflection: If one puts out for a cruise, the money is gone. Would you cruise again next year? Probably, because you bought the cruise with money you had to spend. So if, say, you lose a cruise due to illness or accident, you have only lost money you were prepared to spend anyway. What is money? "Just dirty paper" (Bugsy Siegel).

Thanks for great replies. What do you judge as exceptional spa experience on Nautica? Everything, anything, or do you have a special indulgence to recommend? Always looking for a review or comment of satisfaction.

Thank you for responding to my bell. I wonder if anyone has a sample or two of pricing to share. We are feeling some trepidation about prices moves. Should we expect "sticker shock"?

Perhaps we aren't looking in the right niche, but prices for spa services seem not readily available. Does anyone have experience aboard Nautica? We'll be sailing Baltic and North Sea waters in late July. Thank you.

Wow, these replies are insightful and wise! We are grateful for experienced members of the sailing elite. Thank you for giving consideration.

The discussion is enlightening, lots to ponder here. The excessive cost dampens sheer enthusiasm for the service, but we had to investigate the possibility to understand it. Thanks again for contributing your comments.

Thank you for the referral. We'll definitely check out the thread.

Looking forward to our summer sail on Nautica under Northern skies. Wondering about shipping our luggage to Stockholm. Have you ever shipped luggage? Do you have wisdom or enlightenment on the subject? Tell us what we should consider. Thank you for responding!

Thank you to all who chimed in here. Your responses were very informative, and we now understand more clearly our prerogatives.

The brief stop at KEF may be the key. Because we depart evening hours from Seattle, we are probably okay until KEF. But that's sure to be the moment when a snack would help. So we have enough time to find something before we depart to Stockholm?

To your inquiries: I have looked more carefully at our invoices. We will be making the full journey to Stockholm on Icelandair (economy). We depart Seattle at 6:55 pm and alight Reykjavik at 9:15 am; then depart on Icelandair, 10:30 am, arriving Stockholm at 3:40 pm. Our document doesn't speak of meals. So we wonder about our endurance.

Our night flight from Seattle to Stockholm includes a change to Icelandic at Reykjavik. We are wondering about meal service, thinking we may be famished after the first leg. What should we expect? Should we fast until we reach Stockholm? Any wisdom from those who have traveled this arc?

Thanks for giving a fuller picture of what might be encountered. The "ability to describe" is a sign of savvy.

I appreciated the response because this thread implicates our own cruise. Are there any considerations beyond the official requirements?

Wow! You have put peacocks on parade here. Thanks for the conversation. Great ideas to mull.

Okay, she says, "GO FOR IT!" Do you hear that everybody? Watch for her in the fast lane.😄

Nice frothy discussion. Best dress in good taste, perhaps a pleasing style, not overdoing it.

Thank you for providing contemporary observation of what is being worn on Nautica. There's nothing quite like a fresh look at what is walking into the dining room or bar.

Thank you for kicking off this discussion. Is the sailing set beginning to elevate their dining appearance? Does it signal that the world is weary of looking like the dog-eared sofa they just shared with Muffin?

Do Nautica voyagers dress up for the evening dining experience? What does the ambiance suggest? Guide us as we prepare to pack for our Baltic and North Sea sail.

Thanks to all the tipsters for great advice and sense of humor. Maybe we'll relax and enjoy the sail after all.😂

Being able to stow one's luggage goes to the heart of the matter. Thanks for the insight. We haven't sailed yet, so what you've said now enters into our conversation.

Love the logic in play here. The "rolling duffle" suggestion is very keen.