My partner wanted to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge one last time so he convinced me it would be great for both of us. I had expected to have sunny days with a little bump here and there but that is not what ...

Sail Date February 2020

yachtclubber

2 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Not the ending we had hoped for

Grand Princess

Hawaii

This was our first Princess cruise, so we truly didn't know what to expect other than what we had read and what Princess is known for. Embarkation was a breeze even if we were required to fill out a medical ...

Sail Date February 2020

Katedfroemming

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

1/27/20 Excellent Hawaii Cruise! Thanks Grand Princess!

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Our very first Princess cruise was 19-night Panama Canal cruise on 3/18/19, and we fell in love with Princess and didn't want to disembark. My husband always wanted to cruise to Hawaii, so we were excited when my ...

2 photos

Sail Date January 2020

toads45froggy

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Honeymoon for the Ages

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Any time dining was a bit of a hassle if you didn't get to the room in the opening we begrudgingly took a seat in the traditional dining room as they had seats there for us. it was louder and much less of a fun time ...

4 photos

Sail Date January 2020

honeykatz

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

15 day Hawaiian cruise

Grand Princess

Hawaii

15 day Grand Princess Hawaiian cruise. It was our first cruise on Princess and we had a wonderful time! The ship is old and shows signs of wear everywhere and the public restrooms were usually broken. The ship ...

2 photos

Sail Date November 2019

ks4family

1 Review Written

Great if you are over 80, otherwise EXTREMELY boring

Grand Princess

Hawaii

My family and friends took the Grand Princess on a 15 night New Years cruise. The idea of leaving out of our home port (San Francisco) and visiting Hawaii was quite enticing. My ten-year-old is a Love Boat freak ...

3 photos

Sail Date December 2019

maryjanemarkle

5 Reviews Written

20 Helpful Votes

The Renovated Grand Princess is a Grand Experience!

Grand Princess

Hawaii

This was a pre Christmas cruise that we extended to Dec 28.Exploring San Francisco before and after the cruise was an added bonus.We had the amazing itineraries of Hawaiian ports and then Mexican ports back to ...

Sail Date December 2019

Nicknet

4 Reviews Written

24 Helpful Votes

Great ports, Awesome Captain (JP), wonderful staff.

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Our Granddaughter wanted to visit HI on a cruise having loved it the last time she visited the big island with her parents. She enjoyed the cruise much, having made a few good friends in the kids discovery club. She ...

Sail Date December 2019

Rhoots

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Done with Princess

Grand Princess

Hawaii

This was our 22nd cruise with Princess since 2008. We have been loyal to Princess because we like the itineraries, and (in the past) have had great service. We have filled out the post-cruise online survey and would ...

1 photo

Sail Date December 2019

HKML1950

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Excellent food quality and services

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Excellent diner service staffs, cheerful and knowledgeable, specialty restaurant has excellent food quality but frankly was too much for us, tradition diner has good choice of food and menu every nights for 15 ...

Sail Date December 2019

1200gina

1 Review Written

13 Helpful Votes

Horrible Experience - Cruiser Since 1996

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Let me start by saying dont not book on this cruise line, unless you are over 65 and caucasian. Do not go on this ship, or cruise line if you have kids, or teens or under 65. Even the food is tailored to an older ...

Sail Date December 2019

Phoenix2020

1 Review Written

Warm Hawaii in December

Grand Princess

Hawaii

We went for Renewal of Vows and a Holiday get away to a warmer climate. We had a fantastic time on this Hawaii cruise! Weather in Hawaii was perfect in December, 75F-90F. We didn’t find any all day excursions, ...

3 photos

Sail Date December 2019

michiganmand

2 Reviews Written

9 Helpful Votes

Not a fan of Princess after this cruise

Grand Princess

Hawaii

This is our second cruise, as we did Alaska through Holland-America last year and wanted to get a taste of the Hawaiian islands. Princess offered this 15-day cruise from San Francisco to Hawaii and back. We have ...

Sail Date November 2019

2old4this

1 Review Written

Ship, food, staff, and islands were excellent

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Beginning at SF was our reason for taking this cruise. We also wanted to see Hawaii again. Third, we liked the length of the cruise: 15. We three entered the ship expecting all things would be excellent; we had ...

3 photos

Sail Date November 2019

blastcruzin

4 Reviews Written

12 Helpful Votes

Hawaiian Immersion

Grand Princess

Hawaii

We've been on this cruise many times. So all was as expected. There are many sea days filled with activities or just relaxing. Loved the lectures about Hawaii...culture/history/natural wonders...what to see and ...

Sail Date November 2019

grapau27

2 Reviews Written

12 Helpful Votes

Grand in Hawaii

Grand Princess

Hawaii

We flew from London and stayed 2 nights pre-cruise in San Francisco. As Elite members check in was quick and easy and we were on board within 20 minutes. The outside of the ship was rusty in places but inside ...

Sail Date November 2019

DAVID5

2 Reviews Written

8 Helpful Votes

Grand Princess Review

Grand Princess

Hawaii

45 trips with Princess, and the food was not as good as any of our previous cruises. The last show was very good, but the rest were old and older. Met an officer and we talked about the cruise and told him of our ...

Sail Date April 2019

Patticotton21

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Amazing

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Amazing, amazing trip. Everything, except for casino, was beyond and above expectations. Casino needs more variety on slots. I loved the robes (waffle), and would love to purchase one for my husband for ...

Sail Date April 2019

colowoz

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Ship shows its age.

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Hawaii round trip from S.F. a Ideal itinerary. Food in dining rooms have become Nothing to brag about. A surprise to us from a Princess product. Horizon court has a good selection, Drinks are now offered in ...

Sail Date April 2019

Rybyee

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

My experience

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Looking for a restful cruise. Our first walk around the ship was very impressive. We’ve cruised on Grand Princess many times. This is the first time after the ship came out of dry dock. Our first impressions were, ...

Sail Date April 2019

Road Pirate

2 Reviews Written

5 Helpful Votes

There is Good. There is Bad

Grand Princess

Hawaii

We had never been to Hawaii and thought it would be a great relaxing trip. Embarking and disembarking was very smooth with plenty of assistance available. We had great expectations for a pristine ship after a long ...

Sail Date April 2019

StayingAfloat

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Tale of Two Cruises

Grand Princess

Hawaii

The first couple of days at sea was a challenge as the ocean swells were high. Cold for the first 3 days. Lots to do on the ship. Ports went by quickly and we started to head home. Then it hit. A little sinus drip ...

Sail Date April 2019

SiliconCruiser

5 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

Lots of sea time, but not bad.

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Sailed out of San Francisco with a couple of rough days at sea (thank you cruisecritic reviewers for the fair warning) during the first couple of days. Weather changed from chilly to nice and warm when the seas ...

Sail Date November 2018

dmg1956

2 Reviews Written

39 Helpful Votes

HAL Fans Give Princess a Try

Grand Princess

Hawaii

HAL Cruisers Give Princess a Try Our last HAL cruise was to Alaska on the Eurodam last July – August (2018). We have been dedicated HAL cruisers for some time now. DW decided she wanted to do another cruise so ...

Sail Date January 2019

TravelLizzy

2 Reviews Written

Holidays to Hawaii

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Wanted to travel during the Holidays and wanted to be in Hawaii. Excursions are abundant and worth the time. About 400 children on this cruise and they were entertaining and well mannered. However, we would have ...

Sail Date December 2018