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With top deck dining venues, Slice Pizzeria, The Mix, Salty Dog Grill and Coffee & Cones you’ll have even more options to choose from during your stay on board Grand Princess. Relax at The Sanctuary, a tranquil haven reserved for adults, enjoy Movies Under the Stars® poolside or see an award-winning Broadway-style production show in the Princess Theatre, showcasing an even more immersive audio experience.
Cruise to St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Antigua, Dominica, and Barbados. Took our two adult sons and wasn't expecting much to be honest. Wife and I are in our 60s, pretty active, and have been on maybe 10 cruises, including Carnival, RC, Princess, and most recently Viking). So the plusses were a nice surprise and the negatives didn't affect the overall trip. We flew into San Juan the day before and stayed at the Candado Plaza hotel, which was not cheap. The room was fine but they only had one working elevator and they were very crowded. Dinner at a local place (Havana Grill) was very good. Prearranged transfer to ship went off without a hitch. We boarded pretty expeditiously (we had gotten our medallions in the mail prior). I ended up liking the medallions more than I thought I would. Cabin: Cabin was nice enough, Baja level (11) wish there was a little more room between the bed and the wall but no biggie. Bed was comfortable (priority #1) and shower was decent (priority #2). Nice balcony. Could have used a little chair to sit and get dressed with. Our room attendant Rosa was wonderful, friendly and helpful! Dining: We ate all dinners in the MDR (the one that takes walk-ins). Sometimes there was a 20-30 minute wait. You could be seated immediately if you wanted to share a table, which we did once. Met some nice Canadiens! Not overly impressed with the food. Not bad by any means, but not going to blow anyone away. The appetizers and desserts I felt were better than the entrees. Portions were small...by the 3rd day the sons were ordering two entrees (which they got no problem). Lunches were usually late lunches after an excursion, either at the Horizon Court buffet or one of the poolside eateries (Salty Dog - dogs and burgers, or Slice - pizza). Both of those were perfectly fine. Breakfasts were usually in the buffet but twice we did the MDR. Not thrilled with the breakfast buffet. The eggs tasted like they were made from powdered. Bacon and sausage and corned beef hash were so-so. If you used the omelet bar, you had to wait 15-20 minutes. Decent fruit and cereal selection (would have liked to have seen Cheerios though). Pastries were ok...often they look good but the taste doesn't match. But they had bagels and smoked salmon most days so I was happy with that. My biggest gripe of the trip was that the various servers around the pool and bar areas, and even in the buffet rarely asked us if we want anything to drink. yeah we could flag one down, maybe. But they should be asking everyone non-stop. And most often going to the bar to order for yourself meant a long wait. They got to work on that. Entertainment: We saw one show (comedy duo) in the main theater. They were very good. Other musical acts throughout the ship were also very good. We also had a lot of fun with the various trivia and game shows that were run each evening. I like my cigars so I loved that Snookers Bar was still intact. There was also a large outdoor smoking area aft deck 15, which was usually very crowded since the temps at night were great. Seat cushions in this area could uses a refresh. The excursions were handled efficiently and effectively. Loved that the picture taking has been toned down and digitized (I hated walking past the 1000s of printed photos). The ship seemed a little old compared to some of the newer ships out there but I thought it was in decent shape. Overall a fun trip
This was our 4th Princess cruise. We knew this was the oldest ship in their fleet and took that into our expectations. It's clear that they've upgraded so many things. It didn't feel old at all. The ship was large enough to comfortably fit everyone. Staff was wonderful. Princess entertainers were the best we've ever seen. The best things: -Main dining room food was outstanding. Everything we tried was amazing. This was the only time on a cruise that I ate multiple entrees and desserts at each meal. The wait staff was also amazing. Never had to ask for drink refills. -The entertainment was amazing. Of the 4 vocalists, 3 were so good it made the 4th seem average and that person was very, very good. -The room was large and comfortable. We had a standard balcony. No couch but the closet was large. The balcony was large. The cabin steward was great. -The venues were all large enough so that it didn't seem crowded at any time. The only real miss was the buffet. It's very poorly designed and the food was only ok. If you want a meal, go to the main dining room. Food was a 5 but reduced because of the buffet.
Our first cruise was very pleasant. The ship is very nice : not too big, and the 4 pools are spread out on deck 14, so they don’t feel crowded. I enjoyed the 4 jacuzzi. The service is generally top notch. The food at the main dining room is good and the steaks at the Crown grill were excellent. The cabin is confortable, with a lot of closet room, but the mattress was not firm enough for our taste. It was a bit cold in the common areas. The Plaza a.ways has entertainment. The shows in the theater were nice, but the volume of the speakers was a bit loud for our taste. We did not participate in the many activities on board. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of our balcony. The excursions are well organized but quite expensive. Disembarkation went smoothly. Princess accommodated our request for a later disembarkation time.
From the moment you step aboard, we want you to feel welcomed and right at home. And with attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess® ship truly is your home away from home.
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Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess®. Every hour, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more.
Speciality Dining
Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our speciality restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea – or anywhere. We serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, and our menus reflect regional flavours from around the world. You'll find our speciality restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
From relaxing pursuits and enriching activities to world-class entertainment and gourmet cuisine, when you step aboard, you are setting a course for a world of wonderful new discoveries.
A wealth of diversions for nearly every interest – and mood
On every Princess ship, you'll find so many ways to play, day or night. Explore The Shops of Princess, celebrate cultures at our Festivals of the World or learn a new talent — our onboard activities will keep you engaged every moment of your cruise vacation.
Original musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, top comedians and nightclubs that get your feet movin’ and groovin’. There’s something happening around every corner; luckily, you have a whole cruise of days and nights to experience it all.
The many activities on-board our ships are designed to stimulate, educate, entertain, inspire and sweat - not necessarily in that order. But, guests can be sure crew onboard will do their best to cover all the bases. From art auctions to The Sanctuary Spa, this ship is loaded with fun things to do.
From family-friendly stateroom options to enriching youth and family programmes, quality time is time well spent. Onboard activities spark curiosity and fuel creativity while excursions ashore engage and inspire!
