Hello! The plan was to take a class/get certified before the cruise. Life happened, and now planning on taking the whole course through RC. I can’t get a refund through the local dive shop and wonder if I should take the weekend course anyway just for extra experience or if the cruise ship course will be enough? True confessions- getting a tad nervous. I practiced clearing my mask (with snorkel) in a pool and... well let’s just say it didn’t go well and I lost all confidence. As I read more, I’m thinking I need to wait til I get my cardio up-to-par (high BPM) etc. Excuses? I’m 63 (47 in my mind) and really want to do this. Should I do the pool class twice or see if I can get a credit for gear and just wait for the cruise? Or.... join a gym and wait til next year. Thanks for your help!