I am comparing apples to apples as much as possible and even including thermal spa, HIA, and cabana celebrity was still 2x.
I doubt I will sail HAL again in my lifetime. Feb is our 3rd HAL cruise in 23 years. Unless this HAL cruise exceeds expectations in music, food and service, it will likely be my last.
Cruises are not about travel or ports to me. If I wish to experience a destination I live in one place for extended time. Not really into local tourist stuff for 1-3 hrs, thus why I have only done cruises when they are convenient for my old parents and now, unfortunately, disabled wife.