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Just an FYI. Some credit cards offer free travel insurance. I have one in particular I use just to book travel, as it has free up-to $1500 (per traveler) insurance. Sure beats blowing $100 -$300 on travel insurance when I cruise.

This is kind of like the warranty extender program they have, as credit cards extend them an extra year beyond the manufacturers warranty. Read your credit card "Guide to benefits". Sometimes it pays to read the fine print!

Reservations can be made in advance of the cruise...but we found no good time were open. Hence, he made reservations at the Deck 5 podium in the morning and we could always get a time. Never tried walk up, but from what I saw, it was easy to get in this way as well. Summing up...don't stress about getting in Opus, it's really not a big deal.