I didn't read all posts, because I'm on RCI right now and the wifi SUCKS. But I will say that I am definitely willing to pay DCL prices for DCL service. This has been the worst cruise ever, and we are in the Royal Suite! I think much of it has to do with the rudeness of the fellow passengers (3,000 Chinese, 400 non-Chinese). But also horrible incidents with crew (e.g., the manager of Chops - their Palo - yelling and pointing his finger at me when I was upset that they ignored me for 20 minutes - not even a drink!, and a chef yelling at his cook on the buffet line in front of the guests - I asked him to stop because it makes us guests uncomfortable; he told me it was none of my business and then dared me to make a complaint, etc.) I could go on and on. We won't be back. At least not in China. TOTALLY different situation. Not an equal comparison at all.
I booked the 12 nt. Greek Isles for way too much money. I think it's a ridiculous price, but I just wanted to book on opening day and decide later. THAT is why the prices end up in the stratosphere. My thought is that I'll get what I pay for. It's the itinerary I want on the company I want. I couldn't even use my OBB, but that was okay since I'd rather pay full price for a trip I want to take instead of 90% on a trip I kinda sorta want to take. We cancelled a B2B DCL cruise to be on this one right now. I wish I hadn't!