Thanks again, Jeff, for this interesting entry.
I'm inclined to agree with you. One of my goals was to sail on some of the older ships to experience that old cruise liner feel. However, even though I enjoyed myself on the Regal Empress, I am now inclined to lean toward the newer ships with larger staterooms and more variety in food.
I've changed my cruising goal to attempt to sail to ports I haven't been before on slightly newer ships.