Princess Cruises Grand Princess

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

63Top 45% of ships

Dining

74Top 38% of ships

Entertainment

75Top 36% of ships

Activities & Thrills

70Top 38% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

94Top 5% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 94/100

Strong Entertainment — scores 75/100

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LinePrincess Cruises

Ship NameGrand Princess

Maiden voyage27 May 1998

Physical

Year Built1998

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2016

BuilderFincantieri

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

107,517 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

289.5 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

36 m

Ship Within a ShipNo

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks17

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

23 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew1,150

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.3

Total Cabins1,301

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins29

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

2,600

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

41.353

Amenities

RestaurantsBotticelli Dining Room, Da Vinci Dining Room, Michelangelo Dining Room, Horizon Court, Prego Pizzeria, Trident Grill, International Café, Crown Grill, Sabatini's Trattoria, Vines Wine Bar

Restaurants - Paid3

Restaurants - Included7

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools5

- Pools - General Access4

- Pools - Adults Only2

- Pools - Exclusive1

Outdoor Pools3

Indoor Pools1

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs8

- Hot Tubs - General Access6

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only6

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges10

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelYes

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)Yes

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreYes

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeNo

Basketball CourtYes

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaFlat fee

Special AmenitiesAfternoon Tea, Art Auctions, Putting green, Golf Simulator

Afternoon TeaIncluded

Art AuctionsIncluded

Putting greenIncluded

Golf SimulatorYes

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$16.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Soda Price$2.50

Domestic Beer Price$6.25

Drink Package Price (From..)$59.99

Tipping Expected?Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants10

Restaurants Price: Included6

Restaurants Price: Premium3

Restaurants Price: Exclusive0

Restaurants Type: Sit down4

Restaurants Type: Quick Serve4

Restaurants Type: Buffet2

Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type1

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

ZCBU5

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9104005

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

310327000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Bermuda, Hamilton