We always sit at the bar so we can interact with other passengers just like we do in restaurants on shore. I have never noticed any bartenders being distracted. Also personally like to let them them know how I like my drink prepared as in old fashion with a little bit of vermouth and stirred not shaken. We do not like sitting in the lounge chairs much prefer a bar stool
No need for a tie in fact I do not even own one anymore. I do wear a sports coat but is really not necessary For formal nights slacks and nice shirt is basically what I wear. For non formal I wear nice jeans and a shirt. On some cruises you may be turned away if you wear shorts
All cabins were guaranteed ? That is an issue for all of us who like particular cabin or like us want to upgrade to suites. I am betting that if you add plus it will increase the price
Different folks different takes. The meat I have gotten in the Crown Grill over the last year were really not as good pre pandemic. Love the lamb skewers and pasta carbonara in Sabatini’s have never even needed an entree
The free drinks only pertain to the casino. Remember the casino will not be open in ports and may have limited hours. If you like to drink at bars, clubs and at meals you will still want the plus package
But it sounds like the OP wants to use their OBC so they would need to wait to book while on board If they book now they will need to provide a credit card
It was my expectation that this thread was related to dress on Princess ships. Not which line has the smartest cruisers or affluent cruisers or aloof cruisers.
My point as well. We always add Princess Plus if it is not already part of the deal also we upgrade to a full suite. I don’t think they will be able to handle all these things online