This is our second 14 day B2B cruise on Princess in the past year. We chose this ship specifically because of the "adults only" space on Deck 17. This area makes you feel like you are on a cruise that costs twice as much. The Retreat Pool and Cabanas and the Sanctuary is the best space we have experienced on any of the 18 cruises we have taken. You feel like you are the only people on the ship. Alice and her service staff are amazing. This area fills up fast and you cannot make reservations until you get on the ship. So arrive early - 9-10 am get ready to board and once on board go DIRECTLY (Run not walk)to the Sanctuary Deck 17 forward. Look for the Sanctuary sign and go to the desk or stand in line - Chose Pool Cabanas for the Port Days - if you are staying on the ship- and book Sanctuary seating for Sea Days which tend to be more windy. The Pool Cabanas furthermost from the Bar are the shadiest. In the sanctuary the front row forward are the best. Price is $50 per 1/2 day for Cabana by the retreat pool or $20 pp per 1/2 day for the Sanctuary.
The Lumiere Dinner is not to be missed. Again as soon as you get onboard - find a ship phone and use the dining line to book the dinner. Do not wait - it sells out quick.
My husband raced up to the Sanctuary and I found a phone and in less than 30 minutes we had reserved everything and then ordered our first drink.
We chose an interior lesser cost cabin so we could spend our money on a Pool Cabana and the Sanctuary. It was fine. Being on Lido Deck 16 we could use open space down the hall as our "balcony" you walk out on the pool deck and you are close to Horizon Court and many bars without getting on an elevator. Movie under the Stars is here too.
we got off in the afternoon - hired a driver from Presidential Limo and visited Frenchtown Brewing and ate Dinner at Oceana Restaurant also in Frenchtown. These are both close to the ship but too far to walk easily - plus there is a lot of highway construction.
we got off and walked around by the ship to shop.