Grand Princess Best Viewing Options

[Sail away MK]

Is there a great place onboard to get amazing scenic views?  On some ships there is a deck right above the bridge which is only opened at certain times for special viewing.  Does the Grand have that? Which deck? Any "secret" spots?

[skynight]

It all depends on what you are planning on viewing, and if you just want a view or want to sit for a longer time.

*Promenade deck 7 and all the way forward up the stairs onto deck 8 of the promenade. Seating on deck 7. No seating on the forward section of the promenade on deck 8.

*Terrace Pool aft on deck 12 and the seating areas above it on decks 14 & 15. Very popular area in tropical climates. There is a shaded area just outside of One5 Lounge. Part of the area is for smoking. 

*Anywhere on deck 15 above the Lido Pool area. You can walk all the way forward, but no seating in the narrow forward area.

*Sometimes the Captain will open the area on top of the bridge for special viewing. 

* on deck 15 forward there is some seating just aft of the sanctuary. You can also book the sanctuary on board. There is a fee. In tropical climates there is high demand. In other areas not so high except for special viewing days.

No secret spots. 

 

[Sail away MK]

Thank you so much. I will be in Alaska the first week of June 2024.  

[CruiseCrabs]

We second the Terrace Pool, if you can get one of the bar seats that face aft. For Alaska, bundle up! Aft will be somewhat shielded from the wind but not completely.