I did not take this cruise as a Premier, but I thought my impressions might help. This cruise was only 1/2 full with about 2/3's of the ship crew. Everywhere was easy to find a chair or no waiting at any restaurant. BUT...the casino was small and smokey on one side. It was impossible to find a slot machine and table seats were in short supply. Most payoff play was at the maximum of $4-8 dollars a pull on the slots.
This is a lovely ship that we all enjoyed, and I would love to sail on her again. The food was delicious, and the ship was spotless. We felt like the service in some places was lacking due to Princess Plus. That said, it was easy to go up to the bar and get drinks, cokes, bottled water. The medallion made this easy.
We all liked the ease of the Medallion, opening doors, getting drinks, getting off and on the ship.