Well, that "translates" to $85 USD, and includes gratuities, so that is equivalent to $72 + 18% gratuity. And that is pretty standard right now. Some ships are actually WAAAY more.
And YES, things have certainly gone up in three years!
1. Go to Windjammer.
2. Obtain a glass.
3. Take the glass to the soft serve station.
4. Fill with flavor of choice. (I do chocolate)
5. Go to coffee station in or near Windjammer.
6. Add coffee. Stir.
7. You have made a free mocha milkshake.
Dubai to Athens is the first mini-cruise of the full third segment, which is Dubai to Barcelona. The third segment is made up of 5 mini-legs.
Dubai to Athens. Athens to Istanbul. Istanbul to Ravenna. Ravenna to Rome. Rome to Barcelona.