The journey was well worth the money spent for a first timer like me with the priority and staff courtesy onboard, albeit with a few caveats like the dirty windows and unclean spoons, but not worth it to spend 2.8k all over again for the same experience. That's what I meant. Sorry if it sounds confusing. :)
"Was a sub-par experience to be honest."
This sentence was in regards to what I've already mentioned earlier, it didn't feel like I was in EC with all the noise around. :)