Enjoying reading all that you did. Ah, the Spa. Sounds so lovely. Never have been, as kids have always been with me. Oh well. I've done a 7 day on the Disney Fantasy, 4 day on the Disney Dream, and 5 day on the Disney Magic. Due to the pricing, we'll be on the Carnival Legend this coming January, for 7 nights.
I like the longer cruises. And, a verandah if I can afford it. And luckily have, each time we have sailed, a verandah. The higher deck, the better. I did sail with Royal, but that was so long ago, I can't count it. Royal sold the ship we were on, to a European entity, I think Spanish or Italian. Sovereign of the Seas. And, it was that cruise, that I found out, I need motion sickness medicine, as I get sea sick.
Thanks for posting all the info, and ha ha to all the saying on the walking/jogging path.