history: I signed up for a cruise! I haven't been on one in so many years and am really looking forward to it.  I signed up to go on a cruise! This will be my first in so many years! I am looking forward to it! Yes cruises are awesome. I am sure you will enjoy it.
current: It is a writing cruise so I will be with other writers. 
next: Nice, hopefully you many good writers and keep in touch with them!