[momofmeg]

I have been on 7 lines, including Pirncess. I think, by your description, you would like HAL and Celebrity. (my favorites, followed by Princess, for the very reasons you stated) Not as many kids on these lines, and if anything, they are slightly more elegant and upscale, than Princess.

Stay away from Carnival, NCL, and RCI-tons of kids everywhere. These are FAMILY lines-so yes you will see plenty of kids.

Disney also has tons of kids, but is more elegant than other family lines-Disney also does very well their adult only areas, so it is possible to get away from the kids on Disney.

I usually look at the itinerary first, then price, cruise line is third choice in my priorities.

I would love to eventually try Amazara and Oceania. I do think they would be a good choices for my preferences-but they are more expensive. Perhaps I will get to book one of them for a big anniversary celebration.