I went to the Royal Caribbean site and checked...I think you are paying a bit more for the special crusie as there is a $500 gift bag, cocktail party, and of course, the classes!!! Apparently, they have everything there are you don't need to take a sewing machine (not sure about everything else: fabric, notions, etc.) so that would be cool just to go to the classes and 'do it'! I have cruised with RCL 3 times and they were phenomenal!!! I love that line (vs. the others I've been on) (and no, I'm not rich, I used to work for a travel agency and got 'fam trip' - lol!) Man, I would love to go! You still get all the excursions of the cruise just get to quilt on the boring days at sea! The price is for double occupancy but it's not fair if, for example, you went with your DH who won't be quilting. There should be a discount for non-quilters.