Absolutely magnificent cruise over Christmas and New Year's. The weather cooperated totally and the new surprises on the ship were nice additions. First I must comment on "Steamers". It was worth every cent of the $12 we paid to sample some really great seafood and the service provided by the staff was beyond excellent. The menu at the dining rooms was different than usual, but, terrific in every way! Skywalkers during Happy hour (5-7) for Platinum and Elite members has always been the place for a nice cocktail before dinner, and the servers, particularly, Jennell, made it an even more pleasant experience! The nightly entertainment was Broadway worthy as were the guest performers. I play pickleball at home every day, so it was nice that I was able to play on this ship, I had played before on the Regal & the Royal, this being my 14th overall cruise with Princess. Medallion has made it easier in every way, from getting into your stateroom, to buying drinks or shopping on board. No reason for me to track anyone, since it was just my wife and I, and, more often than not, we were together, but, a nice perk for families traveling with children. I'm currently planning our next cruise with our Princess representative, a super young lady named Kimberly!