Don't get me wrong the cruise itself was awesome, just a couple hiccups with ports and shore excursions . We always feel like the Grand is our home away from home. Going to hate seeing her leave San Francisco next year. Sailing under the Golden Gate bridge is always awesome. Perfect weather for first sail to Alaska for the season and smooth waters the whole trip. Embarkation and disembarkation were very smooth. Only problem 2 of our pink stages were removed so luggage in wrong place and one suitcase was badly damaged (which was reported but haven't heard back from princess)

Food in MDR was great as always and our waiter and helper were super. We did enjoy Crown Grill one night, that's like going to a 5 star restaurant.

We did a shore excursion in each port. Read more