You have me beat by 1 inch. I too dislike not having someone to hold your spot. There will be NO seat stealing for two of my cruises next year. I'm trying two MSC cruise ships. Seascape & Meraviglia. I was able to book an INSIDE yacht club (think haven with some inside cabins) for like $2200 all in and it comes with a butler, private pool, restaurant, lounge, all drinks, all wifi, access to the thermal spa. Can't beat that at all. That is the solo price.