runninL8, yeah, being in Kansas does make it pretty expensive which ever port you cruise out of. Espeically now when the flights are so expensive on top of the cost of the cruise. It really adds up.
But hey, there's still time. You may be able to enjoy one yet.
About motion sickness, you may be surprised about how little you feel the boat moving. Unless it's rough seas and they have the motion sickness bags hanging over everything. That was always the signal we were heading into rough water when you see the motion sickness bags coming out.
Everyone is different so I'm not saying you won't get sick, but you may be pleasantly surprised.