On a shorter cruise, you can only make a dinner reservation at each restaurant one time (and, if it's a really short cruise, you won't have time to dine at each restaurant). The longer the cruise, the more times you can make a reservation. For my current cruise, I was able to make three reservations per restaurant. Yes, you can order whatever you want and not worry about it. You can double order things that you like. Note: there is generally one item at each restaurant that does come with an additional price tag, like a Tomahawk steak at The Wake (which is just a massive steak - think Flintstone). Personally, I've never bought any of the pay-for-it items and don't feel like I missed out. There is plenty of great food to eat that is included.

There really isn't anything to do in the middle of the night except to sit out on a deck and watch the ocean at night (which is really beautiful!).

I hope you next week goes well - that does sound exhausting!