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 ...

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Sail Date January 2020

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

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

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

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

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

LifeisaWOW

4 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

Not so good!

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Easy to sail from San Francisco. Had friends who had taken this cruise and were fairly content, but this was years ago. Ship tired and way to full of “up sale” events. Charge for everything you might ...

Sail Date December 2018

fwtexguy

1 Review Written

Bored to Death.

Grand Princess

Hawaii

I would never suggest this cruise. The sea days sucked. 1 or 2 sea days aren't bad but 4 or 5 at a stretch is too much. If your under 70 you will feel like a teenager. I have never seen more elderly people in ...

Sail Date November 2018

Redhen88

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Celebrating 49 and 1/2 years in Hawaii

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Our cabin A323 on the Grand Princess was very nice with a starboard balcony. Loved the elevator when it announced our floor “Aloha!” Enjoyed the near instant circulating water for perfect shower temperatures. ...

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Sail Date October 2018

cheri450

2 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

Wonderful Hawaiian Cruise with Reservations

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Princess has it right on Embarkation and Disembarkation. Smooth process proved to be one of the best. The ship is older and void of all the exciting pastimes of newer ships but full of traditional pastimes for ...

2 photos

Sail Date November 2018

sepam

8 Reviews Written

26 Helpful Votes

Fun and Relaxing Get Away

Grand Princess

Hawaii

This is the third time we have cruised on the Grand Princess. The ship has been renovated since the last time. The new decor was very nice. The ship was sparkling clean and felt new. We enjoy sea days so this cruise ...

1 photo

Sail Date March 2018

BabushkaDeda

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Great ship!

Grand Princess

Hawaii

15 day Hawaii Cruise from San Francisco. We are senior couple, cruise was easy and enjoable for us, in total 10 days at sea, in mostly bad weather, went fast, did not feel long or boring. Very clean, nice ship, in ...

Sail Date March 2018

paperpushere

4 Reviews Written

21 Helpful Votes

Poor Old Sick Ship - Good Crew Though

Grand Princess

Hawaii

We had hoped for a few sunny sea days and some island tours for enlightenment of the areas. The Tours were okay, but not great. Scenery was spectacular on the 3 tours. The Sea Days were cloudy and coolish. Deck ...

Sail Date February 2018

Darita

2 Reviews Written

20 Helpful Votes

Older ship but wonderful staff

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Have read some negative comments but I knew I was going on a ship that was 20 yrs old so my expectations were a little lower. I have been on newer ships that I did not enjoy nearly as much as this ship. The staff ...

Sail Date December 2017

CruiserGil

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

15 day San Francisco round trip to Hawaii

Grand Princess

Hawaii

We chose this cruise because it's San Francisco round trip and convenient to our North Bay home. Our ship Grand Princess was showing her age but was in pretty good shape. The main anytime all meal dining room ...

1 photo

Sail Date December 2017

jamcq1943

1 Review Written

Very nice enjoyable trip

Grand Princess

Hawaii

We wanted to leave out of San Francisco. Our room was small but had everything we needed including a balcony. This was our first time with a balcony. Am very spoiled now. We only had a few complaints the seas ...

3 photos

Sail Date November 2017

lajagaky1012

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Before you Commit to a 15 day cruise to Hawaii read my notes

Grand Princess

Hawaii

If you fly from the East Coast to Hawaii you may spend 11 hrs flying. However, 5 1/2 hrs to SFO, hop in a cruise ship and you maybe saving $1500 if you count airfare, hotels, food, tours etc./ Things to remember: ...

Sail Date April 2017

sweet curise

3 Reviews Written

10 Helpful Votes

15 Day to Hawaii Cruise

Grand Princess

Hawaii

This is the longest curise that my wife and I have taken and wanted to see if we could last the 15 day's and stay instered in the curise. We booked 6 excursions in 5 ports now 2 of the 6 left something to be ...

Sail Date April 2017

tshved

2 Reviews Written

12 Helpful Votes

I think Princess thought the passengers were not only seniors but dead seniors.

Grand Princess

Hawaii

I chose this cruise because it left out of San Francisco and it was 15 days. The cruise was nice. The ports were good. The food was okay. The room was very comfortable. The entertainment in the Princess was ...

1 photo

Sail Date April 2017

Vallejo Joe

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Grand Princess Hawaii round trip from San Francisco

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Chose the cruise to get into warm weather. Met our expectations. Only had one day of cruising with 'rough seas', waves at 8 feet. We wish we had more time at ports; excluding Ensenada (three hours was enough). ...

Sail Date March 2017

mjvgh

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Great crew, old ship

Grand Princess

Hawaii

Chose this cruise by the itinerary. Wanted to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, lots of sea days and visit 4 islands. Encinada was a waste of time, even the photographers didn't take photos of our arrival as they ...

Sail Date February 2017