WRT "way more food than I can enjoy eating" - you can simply ask them not to bring the bread/antipasti items when you first sit down. If you feel that the entrees are too large you can request a half-portion and they will happily comply.
We were onboard at the time. What actually happened is that the Captain had to quickly maneuver aside to avoid a small unlit fishing boat in the middle of the narrow channel, thus saving lives.
Sure! I can add something for Explorer
..remember all the "whistling veranda doors" in the early sailings? Someone is now reporting the same problems on that ship. So, yet another ship to avoid? 🤣