We did have a great time. I might be using a Disney reference but TR = trip report.
We're luxury travelers - so it's usually flying business or first class and traveling or staying in suites for us. I agree the price seems to be climbing (although this trip wasn't the most expensive we went on - that would be our Azamara cruise) but their offerings seem to be improving as well - the included gratuities, Starlink streaming internet, Retreat, and, omg, the food! We're not averse to paying for good food and good service at all. We're fortunate in that we have friends who travel the same way we do and don't blink at spending $$ for a fabulous dinner. Hand over fist, we loved the Beyond and joked about how it will be super hard to go "down" from there (eg going back to a non-Edge class ship).