This was our first cruise and we had no real idea of what to expect. To say that the cruise surpassed our expectations is an understatement. We travelled with our son who had a "drop down" bed in our room. The room itself was far more spacious than we had imagined - the large 10ft x 10ft balcony adding to the impression of space. Food was generally excellent and the service was uniformly cheerful, attentive and respectful. We took a Princess run tour at every port. Whilst they could be considered expensive, they do offer excellent value for money and ensure that you don't miss anything vital! The tours were well run and led. The organization of so many bodies at once was remarkable. Reading some of the other reviews, I can only assume there must be 2 Grand Princesses afloat. Nowhere did we see worn out carpets - indeed, a programme of replacement was going on discretely throughout the cruise. Prices for wines was very fair, with the cost of any particular bottle of wine being the same as I would expect to pay in a supermarket in the UK, and much less than in a UK restaurant. Entertainment was generally good. You cannot please all the people all the time but the entertainment ranged from classical to broadway shows. I have no other cruise to compare our experience with. However, I have had a lot of experience of hotels and dining out. Grand Princess impressed us enormously and we will re book in the near future.