Originally Posted by
NYCDoglvr 
I'd say "Fine, go alone." Can't imagine anything more depressing than being on a cruise ship with a drunk. Btw, all cruise ships have "Friends of Bill W." meetings scheduled for whoever wants to show up. He doesn't have to drink on a cruise or anywhere.
He does not want to go alone, and he does not go to AA meetings. There is a chance he will be a "respectful drunk" on the cruise. Last year on the cruise he moderated his drinking, especially since it is very expensive, it's not like he can just keep on drinking like he did in our apartment.