MTJSR Posted November 16, 2006 #1 Share Posted November 16, 2006 The Grand Princess returned to the United States this morning and will be in Galveston soon. For those of you going on her, get ready to have a fantastic time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Cork Posted November 16, 2006 #2 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Thanks, pardner! We'll be looking forward to reading about the adventures of Grand Princess cruisers in coming months as the GP sails out of Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryPoppinz Posted November 16, 2006 #3 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Welcome back to Texas, Grand Princess and crew! \../ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolder Posted November 16, 2006 #4 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I'll be gettin' on her in 16 days. Can't wait:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovhywd Posted November 16, 2006 #5 Share Posted November 16, 2006 from a fabulous cruise on the Grand! We disembarked this morning at Port Everglades. We had beautiful weather and calm seas for the entire 16 days! Ilene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmyorkston Posted November 16, 2006 #6 Share Posted November 16, 2006 What all did Princess do to the grand while she was in drydock in Palermo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovhywd Posted November 17, 2006 #7 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Most of the improvements were technical and mechanical, not cosmetic. They had to do with the engines and navigation equipment. The balcony furniture was brand new, and they replaced the partitions between the balconies with fire-proof ones! Some of the hallways had new carpeting. Some of the furniture in the public rooms was reupholstered where needed. The ship looks really great! We were disappointed that the bedding wasn't upgraded. They do not have fitted bottom sheets, so the bed comes apart if you are a restless sleeper. The blankets are unattractive as well. Our room steward did not know of any plans to improve the bedding. Overall, the cabin was very comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breadbabe Posted November 17, 2006 #8 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Oh, fooey! A large group of us are cruising on the Grand in March and were really hoping that the bedding would be upgraded while she was in drydock. When is Princess going to follow suit with the other cruiselines.... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovhywd Posted November 17, 2006 #9 Share Posted November 17, 2006 It IS possible that some upgrading might be done while the ship is back in the U.S. for the winter. It makes sense that they would make some improvements while the ship is here so they didn't have to pay the freight to ship linens, mattresses, etc. over to Europe! When Holland America started upgrading all their linens back in 2004, we got really spoiled! Just fitted bottom sheets would be a big improvement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another ship trip Posted November 17, 2006 #10 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I will be boarding in a day and a half! November 18th is her first sailing from Galveston this season. I was on her 4 years ago so I am anxious to return. Will try to give an update after our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTJSR Posted November 17, 2006 Author #11 Share Posted November 17, 2006 For those of you getting ready to go on the Grand here is a link to the pictures of my cruise last April. Enjoy! http://new.photos.yahoo.com/nflraiders2000/album/576460762335453742#page1 the pics are a little out of order but you will get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop35 Posted November 17, 2006 #12 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Thank you for sharing your pictures. Now I am really fired up, ready to go on the Grand in just 2 weeks:D . I hope we will have as much sun as you did:cool: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerfuzz Posted November 17, 2006 #13 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Family of 5 are going Nov 25th. On her for the 3rd time. We are counting down now!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cptnkirky Posted November 17, 2006 #14 Share Posted November 17, 2006 yes, thank you so much for sharing your pics. These are GREAT! I cannot wait, we leave next Sat!!! YIPPEEEEE ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cptnkirky Posted November 17, 2006 #15 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Family of 5 are going Nov 25th. On her for the 3rd time. We are counting down now!:D Formerfuzz! Come join our roll call, we are a pretty chatty group. We have a meet & greet set up for the first sea day in Skywalkers at 11am. Hope you can join us! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=262274&page=120 This is the last page of the thread :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kftw Posted November 17, 2006 #16 Share Posted November 17, 2006 For those of you getting ready to go on the Grand here is a link to the pictures of my cruise last April. Enjoy! http://new.photos.yahoo.com/nflraiders2000/album/576460762335453742#page1 the pics are a little out of order but you will get the idea. Thanks for the pics. Only 29 days before we board her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidznp Posted November 18, 2006 #17 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Everyone be sure to stop by the Wheelhouse Bar and say hi to my dear friends Allan and LaDonna. They are an outstanding duo from Austin Texas. They play mostly classic pop/rock and roll. LaDonna also plays the sax and harmonica. Allan does some outstanding Rod Stewart songs. They got on the ship in Barcelona and will be on the Grand until March. They spent the summer on the Star--it was their first cruise ever and now they are hooked. Talk about a paid vacation.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTJSR Posted November 18, 2006 Author #18 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Looking forward to seeing the reviews from the new season including Roaton Honduras info. The stop in Playa Del Carmen was a highlight for our trip. Too bad they ditched it. Maybe we were the only ones who liked it. If interested, don't forget to check out some pics from my trip on the Grand here: http://new.photos.yahoo.com/nflraiders2000/album/576460762335453742#page1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerfuzz Posted November 18, 2006 #19 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Amy, may see you up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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