There will be loads to do, that stuff is like a sticky abd sit in the schedule all the time, by the time you sail the schedule will be full of all sorts. Don't worry at all
Yes, we got gifted credit for the Crown grill or Sabatinas, I think it understandble as the officers aren't available on very short cruises. (this was a 4 day)
Chop, Chop, Chop, when will it end. The true colours of Princess will show when the Sun Princess starts sailing. My bet is some shows will have a cover charge
I'm from the UK so tipping is a so so subject, I leave the auto tip on but very rarely tip extra, however, Princess makes tipping a personal choice, so no one should be attacked for their own personal decision