We have sailed around the world on Princess and this was to be a cruise to complete another section of the globe that we had not fully experienced prior to this cruise. We would be visiting 19 ports, as we traveled around South America in three different segments that made up the repositioning of the Grand Princess. The quality of the cruise was the lowest in our experiences traveling on Princess ships. Yes, we saw some very interesting sights in our travels, but the enjoyment of the cruise was dampen by the ship's atmosphere. Here are some of the examples:
1. On our first segment of 19 days we only had 3 production shows and that is counting one in the Vista Lounge. Those 3 shows were repeated on the 2nd and 3rd segment. That meant 3 production shows for 49 days.
2. Instead of Captain Circle events for the 2nd and 3rd segment, there was large and crowded "Welcome Aboard" type of parties for all aboard. That made the venues too crowded to see, standing only, and unenjoyable. We stayed only a few minutes at the second and third events and left.
Our cabin was larger than most of the interior and balcony cabins that we saw on the ship. But the room showed signs of age and wear. Leaking water from the pool above was a problem. After a dry dock that renovates the cabins, this should be a very good cabin.