[Capt. Tom]

We have signed up for Mark Steyn’s Mediterranean cruise in October. We shall see.

That should be a great cruise.
Ten days is my favorite length on a cruise , although I have been doing 7 day cruises the last five years in October, with no flying, or hotel stays, because of my wife's dementia.(Alzheimer's)

As a bonus you won't have to put up with our CDC. -Tom

[jimfree]

Ten days is my favorite length on a cruise , although I have been doing 7 day cruises the last five years in October, with no flying, or hotel stays,

Sounds like that format serves your current needs well. We are late 60s and have not cruised before, except some Navy service and a warship. Looking forward.