So how old are you? I am 70. A lot of us old and dated sailors love the older/smaller ships and where they take us. It's history. First cruise in 1971, Honolulu to LA on Matson Monterey. I remember LA being so dark--I thought it was fog, but it was air pollution. Fast forward to 1985 (H&W) and we cruised a short cruise on Chandris Amerikanis (pre-Celebrity) to Nassau. Then work intervened for many years.
Anyway, we are Elite+ on Celebrity, have sailed many lines, have had motor/sailboats, have done many bare boats with the Moorings, and canal boats with Le Boat in Europe.
I guess what I am saying, is that a lot of us experienced "old folks" have a greater appreciation for smaller/older boats/ships. It's in the eye of the beholder. We don't look for a new self-contained city at sea with all the adornments. Even though we live on the water, we are on boats/ships for the sea, sea view, sea experience, wind and the salt air. Okay, and some of the port stops. 😎
I am not arguing about your desires, which are fine for you. Just another idea...
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