- Grand Princess
- Princess Cruises
- 25 Feb 2019
Although one of the older and smaller ships in the Princess fleet, the Grand still provides the usual high standards associated with Princess Cruises.
Grand Princess is one of Princess Cruises’ finest ships. The first of the Grand class ships, she was one of the largest and most innovative ships at sea in 1998. Having undergone a dramatic re-fit in spring 2019, the charm of this elegant ship has been enhanced by the addition of many of Princess' popular, signature venues and new additions such as Slice Pizzeria and The Mix bar.
Princess Cruises offer superb standards onboard and as the American-style sister company of P&O Cruises, they are a popular choice for British cruisers. The elegant Grand Princess boasts fantastic entertainment from Broadway-style shows to comedy nights and perfectly balances stylish, informal evenings with stunning black tie occasions.
However you choose to spend your time onboard, it’s guaranteed to be a memorable cruising experience.
Onboard the Grand Princess there is a fantastic selection of dining options. With traditional set dining times and Anytime Dining both available in the beautiful main dining rooms, you have the choice to enjoy your evening meals the way you want. Enjoy the incredible cuisine onboard from the venue of your choice.
The entertainment onboard Grand Princess is second to none. From Broadway-style shows to chef demonstrations, there is something for everyone. The Wheelhouse offers live music most nights, while Crooners is a great place to grab a Martini and marvel at the flair of the expert bartenders. In addition, before your cruise is over, don't forget Princess Cruises signature Movies Under the Stars up on deck, where you can sit back, relax and enjoy a great variety of films in the fresh air.
Other venues:The Grand Princess boasts the full-service Lotus Spa & beauty salon offering traditional hairdressing, beauty services, massages, sensuous wraps, hydro and aromatherapies. There is also a state of the art fitness centre with professional staff, weight and aerobic conditioning equipment, sauna and solarium. There’s no excuse to not leave your stress and worries behind you during your holiday.
As well as all the cruise entertainment onboard, there are plenty of activities too, from Princess Links, the nine hole putting course, to the golf simulator and basketball courts. For those looking for something more relaxing there is an art gallery and library, or for a spot of duty-free shopping, why not head to the boutiques? For families onboard there is also a great selection of entertainment in the kids club and teens centre.
The Grand Princess boasts a combination of casual and formal evenings, offering you a smart casual atmosphere one night followed by a grand evening the next. If after a long day of shore excursions, you don't fancy dressing for dinner then the buffet restaurant always offers a casual dress code and is open 24/7.
Although one of the older and smaller ships in the Princess fleet, the Grand still provides the usual high standards associated with Princess Cruises.
An excellent holiday enhanced by the arrangements by IGLO. In particular the meet and greet at the airport and transport to the hotel and ship.
Hawaii Christmas and New year.This was our 4th cruise with Princess, our first on Grand Princess. The standard of service from the staff was up to its usual excellent quality. Grand Princess is however looking and feeling rather tired in many areas. There was a greater level of rust visible around many of the outdoor areas. We had a mini suite D620. It is a lovely sized room with a very comfortable bed, and I highly recommend the upgrade from a balcony room. There were a few tiles which had lifted below the toilet and the patio door onto the balcony was almost impossible to open it was so stiff; the handle was hanging off. That was however eventually resolved but left the door draughty. The sofa had what appeared to be a small burn mark and the interior furniture was chipped in places. This may sound rather negative but is simply factual and in no way detracted from us having a great cruise holiday with Princess. We did notice an increase in the bar prices (not helped by the strength of the dollar of course compared to GBP) and felt that the dress code in the formal dining areas was far more casual than our previous experiences, tracksuit trousers or jeans being common place.
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