Grand Princess Review
3.5 / 5.0
EllenMcBS
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
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Sail Date: Jan 2016
Cabin: Balcony
My husband and I decided to celebrate our 3rd anniversary by going on a cruise out of San Francisco, since we are from Northern California and didn't have to fly. My sister from New Zealand liked the idea , and decided to join us.
We drove to San Francisco a couple days early and stayed at the Wharf Motel. We had a great time at Pier 39 and saw Beach Blanket Babylon Friday night.
Saturday after check out, we drove to Pier 27 to board the Grand Princess. My husband dropped us off at the end of the terminal, so the porters could check in our bags. Then he drove to 55 Francisco St. to check in our car for parking till we got back. We had made prior reservations for around $200 for the 10 days. After he checked in the car he walked around three to four blocks back to join me.
Cabin Review
Balcony
Cabin B4
We were on Caribe deck 10 with aft balcony. I would ask for this room again. The bed was a little hard, but par for cruises. There was enough room to fit all our clothes. Ample hangers! The shower worked, the toilet worked - can't complain. The steward Valentino Manzano kept the room super clean. The balcony was perfect. The view was marvelous! I lived on the balcony. Saw whales, turtles, and dolphins. The shore line was breath taking. Just the best cabin ever. Loved it!!
Port Reviews
Puerto Vallarta
Vallarta Adventures was great.We were on a large catamaran and went snorkeling and visited an old fishing village of Yelapa. Pedro and his crew kept was very entertained and well supplied with beverages.
Mazatlan
The bus trip to the Golden Zone was nice. They took us to a resort where we had lunch and did some shopping. Then when we were ready we took the Mexican Taxi back to port.
Cabo San Lucas
We took the tender over to the port and found a nice place to have lunch and shop.
San Francisco
We did our own excursion being from Northern California and having been to San Francisco many times. We knew where we wanted to stay and visit. So a couple of days before the cruise we drove to San Francisco and stayed by the Wharf.
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