We are both retired - in our mid-sixties. This was our 42nd cruise - the 23rd on a Princess ship.
First time on the Grand Princess. We used to live in California - choose this itinerary simply because we had been to all of the ports before - just wanted to have a relaxing time on-board (no shore excursions this time !)
We cruised in an Aft Suite for the first time about 10 years ago - have never stayed in anything else since ! (Dreaded beam that "obstructs" balcony in the Vista Suites never a problem for us - usually just the 2 of us cruising)
Love Aft Suites - "obstructed" view on the balcony on VS Suites never a problem for usLove the "Suite Perks" - Sabatini's, free laundry, inter-net minutes, etc.Aft location never a problem - "ship movement" never that much of a bother