After a bit of arm twisting by a friend, I've decided to go on the Bears LA Halloween Bear Cruise. I called them and they're starting on my booking.
https://www.bearsla.org/halloween-bear-cruise It's off in the future I know, but by booking early I get the cabin choice I want and a bit of a discount. The cruise line (Norwegian) does not book airline passage for first class, so that will have to be handled separately.
Obviously more to come as it happens.