Tenders only hold a limited number of people at a time so they can’t get any more crowded and Princess already prioritizes excursions over Elite now. We avoid all lines at embarkation by arriving after 1:00 and walking right on. Remember people also screamed when they went from days to cruise credits and people did a bunch of 3 or 4 day cruises solo or in a suite to get to elite quicker The lounges and tenders are not more crowded now then 15 years ago