Turns out there was a glitch in initial pricing with the Aug 23, 2014 Eastern sailing ... they were even higher than the peak of the peak summer months and had me running scared!
Good news, they are actually reasonable (all relative).
I was able to book a T for 2A3C for 11,800. I know that ain't cheap but most summer sailings were/are pricing over 20K for the same thing. The eastern right before the one I booked priced at 15,800.
FYI, the Roy is available. It priced for us just a squish under 25K which is 5K more than this past 8/25 cruise ... no thanks.
You out there Jeff? Which cruise did you book?