Jan, we too are going to be on CROSS and are looking forward to eight relaxing days at sea. We have done the port intensive cruises before and we find that we look forward to having some sea days. Now we will find out whether we like back to back to back to back... sea days! However we also have the benefit of sailing with Kathy, Denise, and Priscilla and several other LCT friends that I am sure will not allow us to be bored.