Traveler1010 Posted December 25, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Hi All- I am looking at a 10-day Alaska tour from San Francisco on the Grand Princess. Reviews of the ship are mixed- especially about the condition of the ship. How is it- just dated or in rough shape? Big updates expected in dry dock? Thank you in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knickearth Posted December 25, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Just a bit of age related wear and tare. Been on it twice this year alone. Love the wonderful passenger atmosphere both times. Did the ten day alaska and seven day west coast. Dont let others influence u to not go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler1010 Posted December 25, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Thank you knickearth. Are kids allowed in the covered pool during Alaska trips? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARGIN Posted December 25, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 25, 2016 The Grand is one of our favorites.. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted December 25, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Above^ is a link that will take you to all posts about the Grand. Lots of information there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted December 25, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 25, 2016 We haven't been on the Grand since 2010 & it was showing it's age back then. Everything was still OK as far as the cabin, food & entertainment but I wonder what it looks like today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler1010 Posted December 25, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I don't see the link shredie Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger69 Posted December 25, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Hi All- I am looking at a 10-day Alaska tour from San Francisco on the Grand Princess. Sent from my iPhone using Forums We're booked on the June 7th sailing out of SF this summer. We were on the Star on the same itinerary in 2014. We've never been on the Grand, but have heard similar tales. I'm not really worried about it. I'm sure it will be fun. No ship is perfect and they all age; some more gracefully than others. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted December 25, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) I don't see the link shredie Sent from my iPhone using Forums Near the top of the forum: "See posts about:" with all the ships listed.http://boards.cruisecritic.com/search/princess/grand Edited December 25, 2016 by shredie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler1010 Posted December 25, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Thx shredie! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaFeFan Posted December 25, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) Hi All- I am looking at a 10-day Alaska tour from San Francisco on the Grand Princess. Reviews of the ship are mixed- especially about the condition of the ship. How is it- just dated or in rough shape? Big updates expected in dry dock? Thank you in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Forums She just came out of drydock a few days ago and will have some cosmetic improvements such as carpeting in some areas, etc, but no major alterations to the interior. The main reason for this drydock was required inspection and maintenance to the operational aspect of the ship, such as engines, hull, props, etc. Don't expect anything dramatic, other than the new hull art. We'll be on her in June and really looking forward to it. Edited December 25, 2016 by SantaFeFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted December 25, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) Thank you knickearth. Are kids allowed in the covered pool during Alaska trips? Sent from my iPhone using Forums I believe they are. It is the "aft pool" and the "spa pool" that is often adults only. Edited December 25, 2016 by Coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted December 25, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I took the first cruise on the Grand back in l998, was a 12 mediterranean, from Istanbul to Barcelona... started crusing the Grand again, when it was first home ported in San Francisco. We have done a 7 day California Coast, 1 10 day Mexican Riveria -- the New Years cruise last year... booked again to leave this coming Friday for another 10 day New Years cruises. My opinion the negative reviews on the Grand and complaints are over blown. We always book a mini suit forward and are very happy with the cabin... we have found food, service and entertaiment very good on the Grand. We cruise HAL, Cunard, Celebrity and Princess... so we have a lot of cruises and ship to compare it to. We are booked on the Royal for next October out of Barcelona, will book the Grand again for Jan 2, 2018 while on board. My advice is avoid the back area of the ship, relative to cabin selection, since this is the area where they had to change when the original disco super structure was too heavy and there are areas where they have some linking at time in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyredhat Posted December 26, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I have read some of those reviews too, but, we are booked for early September 2017 to Alaska..:) DH wanted a corner aft balcony, so that's what we got.---Aloha or Caribe---can't remember. I thought I read that the Grand does not have a center staircase, so maybe the aft balcony wasn't such a good idea. :D :D I think everything is subjective. I was annoyed with the Ruby, but MANY people love her. I think things will be fine. BTW~~~the new bedding is wonderful. Patti/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetobook Posted December 26, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Hi All- I am looking at a 10-day Alaska tour from San Francisco on the Grand Princess. Reviews of the ship are mixed- especially about the condition of the ship. How is it- just dated or in rough shape? Big updates expected in dry dock? Thank you in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Forums No problem with her in my opinion....as you can see we sail on her most of the time. Always seem to have great staff, and we appreciate Princess having a ship in SF. Enjoy your cruise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailspintom Posted December 27, 2016 #16 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Hi All- I am looking at a 10-day Alaska tour from San Francisco on the Grand Princess. Reviews of the ship are mixed- especially about the condition of the ship. How is it- just dated or in rough shape? Big updates expected in dry dock? Thank you in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Hello Traveler, I know I am a bit late to the question, but let me echo those who have suggested that you ought not hesitate in sailing the Grand. We were on her last January and the ship was in good shape. If one wants to look for some peeling paint and surface rust, one will find it; as they would on any but a new ship. We liked her enough to have booked Hawaii in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcccattle Posted December 27, 2016 #17 Share Posted December 27, 2016 We are going on a ten day Alaskan 7/7/17 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler1010 Posted December 27, 2016 Author #18 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Thank you all! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler1010 Posted December 27, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted December 27, 2016 We did book for 7/17! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcccattle Posted December 27, 2016 #20 Share Posted December 27, 2016 thats cool we are going to be on the same cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcccattle Posted December 27, 2016 #21 Share Posted December 27, 2016 From reading above do you have kids? We are taking our 7 year old boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougH Posted December 27, 2016 #22 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I'm sailing on her now. All new decor in Sabatinis, the Ice cream bar has also been updated. All the shops have had a total re-model. New bedding and lots of new carpet. Brand new tenders, hand was stations in the Lido buffett. Still some signs of wear if you really look but nothing that really stands out. Still some minor water drips around the ship ocassionally. Overall i think the Grand is fine. Current Cruise Director Dan is a hoot, be sure and catch the R rated Liars club if you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler1010 Posted December 27, 2016 Author #23 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Hi bcccattle- we are on the 7/17. Are you in the 7/7? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcccattle Posted December 27, 2016 #24 Share Posted December 27, 2016 We sail out on July 7 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceleven Posted December 31, 2016 #25 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I'm sailing on her now. All new decor in Sabatinis, the Ice cream bar has also been updated. All the shops have had a total re-model. New bedding and lots of new carpet. Brand new tenders, hand was stations in the Lido buffett. Still some signs of wear if you really look but nothing that really stands out. Still some minor water drips around the ship ocassionally. Overall i think the Grand is fine. Current Cruise Director Dan is a hoot, be sure and catch the R rated Liars club if you can Any changes with the furniture in the hallway outside of the Explorers Lounge, Sabatini's, Wheelhouse on Deck 7? I always found it to be pretty ratty and the cushions sagging. It's an area I always thought truly needed some sprucing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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