Visitors boarding the Grand Princess can look forward to a holiday filled with relaxation, engaging activities, and attentive service. This Princess Cruises ship, refurbished in 2019, offers a welcoming environment with modern amenities, ensuring a pleasant experience for guests of all ages.
Reception Areas
The Piazza Atrium, a three-deck central hub, greets guests with its elegant design, featuring marble floors, a spiral staircase, and glass-walled lifts. Surrounded by the International Café, Vines wine bar, and boutique shops, it serves as a lively social space with live music and street-style performances creating a warm atmosphere.
Dining
Dining on the Grand Princess caters to diverse tastes. Three main dining rooms—Botticelli, Da Vinci, and Michelangelo—offer multicourse meals with flexible Anytime Dining or traditional fixed seating, bookable via the MedallionClass app. Specialty restaurants include the Crown Grill for premium steaks and seafood, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria for authentic pasta, and the Crab Shack pop-up for Bayou-style seafood like crawfish and crab legs. Casual options feature Slice Pizzeria with hand-tossed Neapolitan-style pizza and the World Fresh Marketplace buffet, open from early morning to late night with global dishes. The Chef’s Table provides an exclusive multicourse dining experience with a galley tour and wine pairings.
Entertainment
Entertainment keeps guests engaged day and night. The Princess Theatre hosts Broadway-style productions like “The Voice of the Ocean,” a passenger-participation singing competition. Movies Under the Stars screens films on a 300-square-foot poolside screen with complimentary popcorn. The Vista Lounge offers live music and comedy, while the Grand Casino provides gaming excitement. Family-friendly activities include trivia, cooking demonstrations, and Camp Discovery for kids aged 3-17, with spaces like The Treehouse for younger children and The Beach House for teens, offering crafts, games, and pizza parties. The Promenade Deck hosts dance classes and art auctions.
Accommodation
The ship’s 1,301 staterooms range from practical interiors to spacious suites. Interior cabins, at 158-162 sq. ft , feature twin beds convertible to a queen, a refrigerator, TV, and bathroom with shower. Oceanview cabins, at 146-206 sq. ft , include a picture window or porthole. Balcony cabins, at 214-257 sq. ft , offer private verandas with patio furniture. Mini-Suites, at approximately 323 sq. ft , provide a separate seating area, sofa bed, two TVs, and a bathtub, with Reserve Collection Mini-Suites adding priority dining perks. Suites, ranging from 460-932 sq. ft , include luxury amenities like a complimentary mini-bar and priority embarkation. All cabins feature the Princess Luxury Bed, designed with a plush mattress and high-thread-count linens for restful sleep.
Hospitality
The Grand Princess delivers warm, attentive service, creating a home-like atmosphere. The MedallionClass technology streamlines the experience with keyless cabin access, touchless payments, and food delivery via the OceanNow app (free with Princess Plus or Premier packages, otherwise a $14.99 fee applies). The crew’s friendly approach ensures guest comfort, with 24-hour room service available. The Lotus Spa offers treatments like facials and massages, with complimentary steam rooms and saunas. The Sanctuary, an adults-only retreat, provides private cabanas, light meals, and Serenity Stewards. Four freshwater pools, eight hot tubs, and a fitness centre with cardio machines and classes cater to relaxation and wellness.
