Nobody does classy cruising like Princess. Love the centre atrium and access to external areas. Lots of windows in bar and dining areas too. (Take note RCI). Thanks for a great review.
Adrian, without doubt you conduct the best ship tour, no one is as detailed or as thorough as you; well done!! Last month we did the Melbourne/Sydney cruise (booked with Cynthia) on the Grand princess and thoroughly enjoyed our limited time on her. I'm surprised you didn't tour the Promenade Deck which we consider to be amongst the best on all Princess ships. Loved the Grand, she's almost as nice as the Coral...... just kidding, not really, the Coral's the best. Enchanted is next on our list in July; getting excited.
Thanks so much - that means a lot! I wanted to do a full lap of the promenade, but I was being escorted on the tour and we didn't get a chance. It's definitely one of my favourite parts of the Grand Class ships (and Coral!). Thanks again.
@JohnSmith-cu1jo we cruised the Med on the Royal P in 2017 and was very disappointed by the lack of a Promenade deck, but if you want to cruise the Med there's little choice umfortunately! Next year, we're cruising the Med on Island P, but she's too has been ruined by the addition of extra Deck 7 cabins.
Our fourth cruise ever, is coming up soon, and is on the Grand Princess -- and this is the first time it's occurred to me to look for a "ship tour" video. Thanks for posting this!
We were on the Grand Princess in January. We absolutely loved our time on her. She's a beautiful ship, the crew were wonderfu, the food was great and there was heaps to do. ❤
Excellent tour of the ship. We're booked on her February 2025 and look forward to seeing it first hand. So far past Princess ships have been beautiful and it looks like this one will be too
Thanks for the tour. I was looking at the cabins and they looked so dated and I was afraid that the whole ship might be shabby. But this tour really shows how spectacular the public areas are.
Nothing new always great video to watch i could close my eyes and could imagine myself on board Adrian how much the cover charge in oz dollars Thank Big thump up
You only need to dig a little deeper on my channel, and you'll find cabin tours for Grand Princess as well as other cruise ships. Check my playlists, you'll find plenty.
We just sailed on the Emerald. It has a Skywalker lounge, which we used during the day because it is quiet. But the Emerald does not have an Alfredo’s, which we missed.
Because she’s an older ship, fares are relatively lower than her bigger sisters, which have more amenities. Our favorite part is the outside promenade, which allows you to go all the way around the ship.
That was an excellent review of the Grand. We only sailed on her in 2011 and are looking forward to exploring the ship again in April 2024😎. We enjoyed Skywalker's, and now 'moving' it down to deck 15 was an excellent renovation🎉 Again thanx for the review.
There is complimentary food available 24x7, both via room service and at the International Cafe. Main meals are served in the main dining room, plus the buffet. There are also the other food outlets on the pool deck etc. None of these are counted, you can enjoy as much as you like.
Hi I’m 19 and gonna be going on this cruise in december 2024 for christmas and new years to hawaii. I was wondering if there’s a lot to do for someone my age obviously I can go swimming and shoot some hoops but is there anything more for me to enjoy? It does seem like the Grand Princess is more built for people over 21. Although I know if I was over 21 I’d have a very fun time at sea.😂
Hey there. You're right in that Princess generally caters for more mature cruisers, but I think you'll still find a few younger people onboard to spend some time with! I hope you enjoy the voyage!
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy I’ve traveled with princess cruises before as it’s the only cruise line my family will book with. I’ve only been on the Golden and the Star which now from what i’ve read both aren’t apart of the fleet anymore but the Grand does give off very similar vibes to those ships.
@@cruisecrazy7066 oh you’re one of those. I don’t know what “edge” you think that gives you, but good luck to you. To be clear, I’ve never been paid by a cruise line but go on thinking that, it really has no effect on what I do or produce.
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy I apologize. I did not mean to offend you. I merely assumed that if you were getting a tour of the ship, but were not actually cruising, there must be another reason for your providing the free advertising. Please forgive me.
I’m actually putting a Princess Cruises “family cruise” review together which should be up next week. Spoiler alert, I think Princess are an exceptional family cruise line, with great kids clubs. They don’t offer many of the attractions such as water slides that other cruise lines do, but kids love the clubs!
When was this tour done? I have heard there have been some changes made on some of the Princess ships, and with everyone still wearing masks I am kind of wondering the month this was done. If you could let me know that would be great, Thanks.
Is there any truth to the rumor that the p and o explorer will be scrapped at the end of the year Still trying to get a model of the same ship Cheers john
Let’s be honest the Caribbean fleet are the best and biggest on the planet just last month I was on my 13 th cruise on ovation of the seas greetings from manly australia
Great overview of a wonderful ship. We have an Australian-based group called Princess Cruise Club (Australia). We are a fun group and we can help you with all questions related to cruising on Princess Cruises leaving from Australian waters, Tom Tyndall (Moderator).
@TheCruiseandTravelGuy well that makes alot of sense. I've only ever travelled on p&o and have watched your video to get an idea of what to expect on our next trip on the Princess next year.
This was the very first ship we ever sailed on back in the Mediterranean in 2005 . She had the night club at the back rear spoiler then like the P&O adventure still has ( ex princess ship ) . They removed it thinking it would make the ship sail more efficient but it actually made it worse . Why the the other ships with it kept it on . There is actually a video on line showing them removing it . She was the ants pants back then . It was then we fell in love with cruising .
As an ex crew member onboard the fair princess i have to say the pay that crew members get is despicable. As a bar steward i was paid by the company 50 dollars a month the rest being 15% of drink sales. Its a slave labour wage and there are worse examples. So when your on your cruise just remember the slave labour that your floating on. The crew are responsible for your safety and security onboard, not just the service. The crew should be much more appreciated than that as they are your safety net in the event of an abandoned ship scenario.
Did you not know what the pay scale would be when you "signed up" to work? If so, then you really have nothing to complain about. You were not "forced" to work in the first place. Furthermore, I find your threats simply despicable, and this certainly is not the forum to vent this type of grievance.
@destinyreturns4885 yes payscale was obvious but sales on board were very low. I was very adept at selling a drink but when it's two for one there's no spending
Nobody does classy cruising like Princess. Love the centre atrium and access to external areas. Lots of windows in bar and dining areas too. (Take note RCI). Thanks for a great review.
Thanks Leonie. Glad you enjoyed the tour.
Maybe looks classy upstairs but down below is another story
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy i can't wait after regal princess from Galveston Texas to ft. Lauderdale
It was so nice to see an informative and interesting video without all the usual annoyances. Well done.
I appreciate that, thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the tour.
Thanks so much featuring Grand princess ,been there 2014, from Seattle to Alaska.
Very comfortable...good for retirement vacation..👍😚❤
Despite being 35 years old, Grand Princess looks phenomenal!!!
Agreed!
Was just refurbished in 2019
@@fluffytail6355 and they did a lovely job
It's only 27 years old.
I just watched this for the second time. Well done and thank you.
Thanks for watching! Twice haha.
Looks awesome! Can’t wait to go for my birthday celebration in 2024 🎂 🍰 yay🎉❤
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Adrian, without doubt you conduct the best ship tour, no one is as detailed or as thorough as you; well done!! Last month we did the Melbourne/Sydney cruise (booked with Cynthia) on the Grand princess and thoroughly enjoyed our limited time on her. I'm surprised you didn't tour the Promenade Deck which we consider to be amongst the best on all Princess ships. Loved the Grand, she's almost as nice as the Coral...... just kidding, not really, the Coral's the best. Enchanted is next on our list in July; getting excited.
Thanks so much - that means a lot!
I wanted to do a full lap of the promenade, but I was being escorted on the tour and we didn't get a chance. It's definitely one of my favourite parts of the Grand Class ships (and Coral!).
Thanks again.
Callum you will miss the Promenade Deck on Enchanted Princess. I miss the Promenade decks on the larger ships.
@JohnSmith-cu1jo we cruised the Med on the Royal P in 2017 and was very disappointed by the lack of a Promenade deck, but if you want to cruise the Med there's little choice umfortunately! Next year, we're cruising the Med on Island P, but she's too has been ruined by the addition of extra Deck 7 cabins.
I ve done 15 cruises and this one will forever hold a very special place in my heart. it is classic and old , nut really organised and beautiful
Me too. My first ever cruise was on the Grand Princess, and we had such a lovely time.
It will always be a sentimental favourite.
Our fourth cruise ever, is coming up soon, and is on the Grand Princess -- and this is the first time it's occurred to me to look for a "ship tour" video. Thanks for posting this!
Glad you enjoyed the tour! Happy cruising.
Great video! Takes me back to this ship when I went on a cruise for the very first time.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Been on this and will be back 2024 two back to back cruises from Melbourne
We were on the Grand Princess in January. We absolutely loved our time on her. She's a beautiful ship, the crew were wonderfu, the food was great and there was heaps to do. ❤
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Adrian for another great, informative & very comprehensive video.
Thanks so much John.
Can’t wait to go with my family! My father loves the complementary food 😂
Love all of it and recommend it!
Very helpful ship's tour. Going on the grand Princess to Alaska next year
Hope you enjoy it!
Gonna look forward being on this old gal in October from Auckland to Sydney on a repositioning cruise
That will be a lovely cruise, bringing her home once again.
Excellent tour of the ship. We're booked on her February 2025 and look forward to seeing it first hand. So far past Princess ships have been beautiful and it looks like this one will be too
Have fun!
That was excellent Adrian, thank you. I'd better count my pennies!
Thanks Ken! Glad you enjoyed the tour. She's a lovely ship.
I love the coffee and cones, free stuff
Love all of the complimentary inclusions too, the International Cafe is a particularly good one!
yeah, although the rooms are kinda small@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy
the salty dog grill@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy
Thank you for the tour.
She is beautiful a lovely ship with lots to offer too
Thanks for watching Wendy!
Will be on the GP in 48 hours, can’t wait!!
Enjoy your cruise!
We Booked on Her In March For a day Cruise From Melbourne to Zanzibar and Back
Thanks for the tour. I was looking at the cabins and they looked so dated and I was afraid that the whole ship might be shabby. But this tour really shows how spectacular the public areas are.
Thanks for watching! Glad you saw the ship in more detail 😁
Nothing new always great video to watch i could close my eyes and could imagine myself on board
Adrian how much the cover charge in oz dollars
Thank
Big thump up
Hi Victor. Thanks for watching! The speciality restaurant cover charge was $53AUD per adult early this year.
Well Adrian we were lucky enough to get on the pacific circle in 2027 can’t wait she’s a beautiful ship ❤️
Brilliant! The Circle Pacific proved even more popular than I had expected.
We're going on Grand to Mexico in March 2025. I had forgotten she still had an indoor pool!
Enjoy your cruise on the lovely Grand.
Would have been nice to see some cabins
You only need to dig a little deeper on my channel, and you'll find cabin tours for Grand Princess as well as other cruise ships. Check my playlists, you'll find plenty.
Is the Grand Princess somewhat the same layout as the Ruby and the Emerald?
Basically, they're very similar. The Ruby and Emerald are based on the Grand Class design with some changes.
We just sailed on the Emerald. It has a Skywalker lounge, which we used during the day because it is quiet. But the Emerald does not have an Alfredo’s, which we missed.
Explain what is included, talk about the added charges
I have plenty of videos all about that. This is a *ship tour* as advertised.
Because she’s an older ship, fares are relatively lower than her bigger sisters, which have more amenities. Our favorite part is the outside promenade, which allows you to go all the way around the ship.
Especially in destinations like Alaska, she might actually be a better choice for cruising.
Good review! I wished you had shown different types of rooms.
Thanks for watching! The various room tours are on my channel - check them out.
That was an excellent review of the Grand. We only sailed on her in 2011 and are looking forward to exploring the ship again in April 2024😎. We enjoyed Skywalker's, and now 'moving' it down to deck 15 was an excellent renovation🎉 Again thanx for the review.
Thanks so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed the new "One5" replacement of Skywalkers! It looks like a fun venue to spend an evening or ten.
Does the Grand Princess have a promenade deck?
She does, and it’s a wraparound deck so in good weather you can walk the full circuit
Do cruisers still buy artwork? I only set foot in gallery when i have to walk thru it to get to other parts of the level.
Good question! I just saw a lot of people attending the auctions and items selling onboard Celebrity Edge, so it seems they do.
من با این کشتی مسافرت رویائی داشتم فوق العاده وقت خوشی داشتیم ❤❤❤❤
Is the food all you can eat or only one place one meal per day
There is complimentary food available 24x7, both via room service and at the International Cafe. Main meals are served in the main dining room, plus the buffet. There are also the other food outlets on the pool deck etc. None of these are counted, you can enjoy as much as you like.
Nice video. I did totally loose track of how many bars there were on the Grand however😂 How many ? Any favorites?
haha! More than a few! I love any bar... but the Piazza bars are lovely. Good Spirits is very nice!
Hi I’m 19 and gonna be going on this cruise in december 2024 for christmas and new years to hawaii. I was wondering if there’s a lot to do for someone my age obviously I can go swimming and shoot some hoops but is there anything more for me to enjoy? It does seem like the Grand Princess is more built for people over 21. Although I know if I was over 21 I’d have a very fun time at sea.😂
Hey there. You're right in that Princess generally caters for more mature cruisers, but I think you'll still find a few younger people onboard to spend some time with! I hope you enjoy the voyage!
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy I’ve traveled with princess cruises before as it’s the only cruise line my family will book with. I’ve only been on the Golden and the Star which now from what i’ve read both aren’t apart of the fleet anymore but the Grand does give off very similar vibes to those ships.
I think the Grand class ships are my favorite Princess ships.
I have to agree, I think they have a lovely layout, especially with their expansive outer decks and wraparound Promenade
Did you actually go to sea, or just get a dockside tour?
I boarded for a private tour.
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy So it was just a free vloggers tour. I trust that they paid you well.
@@cruisecrazy7066 oh you’re one of those. I don’t know what “edge” you think that gives you, but good luck to you.
To be clear, I’ve never been paid by a cruise line but go on thinking that, it really has no effect on what I do or produce.
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy I apologize. I did not mean to offend you. I merely assumed that if you were getting a tour of the ship, but were not actually cruising, there must be another reason for your providing the free advertising. Please forgive me.
I want to take my wife and 7 year old son on here for our first cruise. Is this a good choice .?
I’m actually putting a Princess Cruises “family cruise” review together which should be up next week. Spoiler alert, I think Princess are an exceptional family cruise line, with great kids clubs. They don’t offer many of the attractions such as water slides that other cruise lines do, but kids love the clubs!
When was this tour done? I have heard there have been some changes made on some of the Princess ships, and with everyone still wearing masks I am kind of wondering the month this was done. If you could let me know that would be great, Thanks.
Recorded March 31st
Is there any truth to the rumor that the p and o explorer will be scrapped at the end of the year
Still trying to get a model of the same ship
Cheers john
Hi John. I haven't heard anything firm about this.
Hope not, I have a cruise booked on it in January 2024 😬😬
Let’s be honest the Caribbean fleet are the best and biggest on the planet just last month I was on my 13 th cruise on ovation of the seas greetings from manly australia
Great overview of a wonderful ship. We have an Australian-based group called Princess Cruise Club (Australia). We are a fun group and we can help you with all questions related to cruising on Princess Cruises leaving from Australian waters, Tom Tyndall (Moderator).
i see a lot of similarities to p & o adventure
Very similar ships, actually they’re sister ships! 😁
@TheCruiseandTravelGuy well that makes alot of sense. I've only ever travelled on p&o and have watched your video to get an idea of what to expect on our next trip on the Princess next year.
@@melissaluttke3694 oh good! You’ll feel at home in some ways. The Medallion is so awesome though and, such a cool piece of technology to use!
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No interior views of the various types of cabins. Have to sleep sometime.
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@@robinalkhas469 ?
I wish Alfredo's pizza was stoll complimentary. Not anymore, princess charges for most anything they can now.
It's a shame that many of the inclusions have changed into packaged options.
This was the very first ship we ever sailed on back in the Mediterranean in 2005 . She had the night club at the back rear spoiler then like the P&O adventure still has ( ex princess ship ) . They removed it thinking it would make the ship sail more efficient but it actually made it worse . Why the the other ships with it kept it on . There is actually a video on line showing them removing it . She was the ants pants back then . It was then we fell in love with cruising .
Don’t book the Lotus Spa, massage was great, noisy location!!
Thanks for sharing your feedback.
As an ex crew member onboard the fair princess i have to say the pay that crew members get is despicable. As a bar steward i was paid by the company 50 dollars a month the rest being 15% of drink sales. Its a slave labour wage and there are worse examples. So when your on your cruise just remember the slave labour that your floating on. The crew are responsible for your safety and security onboard, not just the service. The crew should be much more appreciated than that as they are your safety net in the event of an abandoned ship scenario.
Did you not know what the pay scale would be when you "signed up" to work? If so, then you really have nothing to complain about. You were not "forced" to work in the first place. Furthermore, I find your threats simply despicable, and this certainly is not the forum to vent this type of grievance.
@destinyreturns4885 yes payscale was obvious but sales on board were very low. I was very adept at selling a drink but when it's two for one there's no spending
Debating her
Internet cafe , wasted space
In today’s day and age, when everyone has their own personal devices, it is a bit of a waste.
I hated it. So dull
Try other cruise lines if Princess wasn’t to your taste. Something like Royal Caribbean or NCL.