Grand Princess is a fine standard Princess ship. I had been expecting something a little more "grand" because I remember all the fuss when she first sailed out of New York. But my first cruise with Princess was on Sapphire and I think she was a bit more grand. Nonetheless, Grand was wonderful and the crew was the best yet. Even Passenger Services desk crew were extremely friendly (they have not been too accommodating or friendly in my past experiences).

Cabin steward was fantastic, which is usual. But no towel animals :(

What happened to this? They had a demonstration while we were on board, but I'm wondering why, since we never got any. My last Carnival and NCL still do this, and it's just a daily delight! Once I had a mouse in my room all week long. He kept showing up in my coffe cup, in my bed, under my bed! So cute. That was NCL. Read more