Grand Princess Review

A trip that refreshed

Review for the Mexican Riviera Cruise on Grand Princess
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2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Sep 2013

My husband and I were in need of a break from our busy lives. This cruise provided us with peace and quiet, interesting activities, delicious meals, and top-notch entertainment. We were welcomed on board by a crew who really seemed to enjoy making us happy. As one server said, " It is you who are on vacation!"

Embarkation was simple: we were allotted a 1:00 time as we were on Dolphin deck. We parked opposite the pier and within 20 minutes we were sitting down to lunch in the Da Vinci Dining Room. We have previously dined in Horizon Court, while in fact the dining rooms are also open.

Our stateroom was in an excellent location. it was on a quiet floor with easy access to the elevators. The open balcony allows for maximum sun, but also for viewers from above. Please bear this in mind if you are a private person. Our room steward, Abraham did an excellent job of keeping our stateroom clean, free of trash and replenished with soap and towels. He was friendly and unobtrusive.

Cabin Review

The Grand Princess was the biggest ship of its day when it was built: it is in the grand class of Princess Ships. The bathrooms, however,are small. This is the reason my husband and I always book a mini -suite. This stateroom was in good condition: the bed (a queen) was firm and comfortable. The sheets and duvet cover were soft and newish. The shower curtain was newish. The three person sofa was comfortable and only slightly worn. The carpet was in need of a deep clean, but in reasonable shape. The wallswere free of marks. One bedside lamp had a slightly fraying lampshade. It was a nice comfortable space, and the seating area is very pleasant for a mid afternoon nap. The stateroom is close to the elevators and is in an excellent location for access to the Piazza and restaurants. However, if you intend to use the stairs ( to keep those pounds off), I would advise booking a room close to them, for they are far away from this room! The balcony had plenty of room for two loungers, foot stools, and a round table. The balcony is not covered and this is a plus if you like sunshine. If you are a private person, do get a balcony on another deck, for Dolphin Deck's balconies can be viewed from above! It is a very nice location with no noise and a comfortable ride.

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