Princess Cruises Grand Princess
Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises Grand Princess

82
SCORE
Pools & Relaxation 94Entertainment 75Dining 74Activities & Thrills 70Space & Comfort 63Value / Cost 38
Line
Princess Cruises
Built
1998
Guests
2,600
Tonnage
107,517 tons
Length
289.5 m
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What We Like
+Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 94/100
+Strong Entertainment — scores 75/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Ship Name
Grand Princess
Maiden voyage
27 May 1998

Physical

Year Built
1998
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2016
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
107,517 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
289.5 m88365
Width/Beam
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 Ship
No
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
16
Passenger Decks
17
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
23 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,150
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.314
Total Cabins
1,301
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
29
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
2,600487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
41.3532128

Amenities

Restaurants
Botticelli 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 - Paid
3
Restaurants - Included
7
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
5
- Pools - General Access
4
- Pools - Adults Only
2
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
3
Indoor Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
8
- Hot Tubs - General Access
6
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
6
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
2
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
10
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
Yes
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
No
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Flat fee
Special Amenities
Afternoon Tea, Art Auctions, Putting green, Golf Simulator
Afternoon Tea
Included
Art Auctions
Included
Putting green
Included
Golf Simulator
Yes

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
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 Restaurants
10
Restaurants Price: Included
6
Restaurants Price: Premium
3
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
0
Restaurants Type: Sit down
4
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
4
Restaurants Type: Buffet
2
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
1

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
ZCBU5
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9104005
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
310327000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Bermuda, Hamilton
81.7
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Pools & Relaxation 94
Entertainment 75
Dining 74
Activities & Thrills 70
Space & Comfort 63
Value / Cost 38