Cruise from Southampton with Princess Cruises for upscale 'American Style Cruises'.

Grand Princess when originally launched held the accolade of the largest and most expensive cruise ship afloat.

A new feature which set this ship apart from other ships at the time was that the balconies were built out from the body of the ship rather than being cut into the existing superstructure as evident on other ships at that time.

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There are 1,300 staterooms – some 70% of which have outside cabins with a private balcony. Standard balconies measure around 50 sq ft and are spacious enough to hold two sun loungers, a table and chairs while those in the master suites have 176 sq ft of exterior space.

The exterior design of the ship was a talking point when first launched and was often referred to as the ‘shopping cart’ because the stern of the ship features the glass-walled 'Skywalkers Nightclub'. This club is suspended 150ft above the stern, spanning the width of the ship and is accessible via a travelator with glass-domed walls and ceilings. By day, the club doubles as an observation lounge.

The ship's focal point is a three-deck Grand Plaza atrium featuring two panoramic lifts. There are three main dining rooms with other options such as a 24-hour buffet/bistro, a pizzeria, a wine and caviar bar, deck grill, trattoria, patisseries, a Tex-Mex bar and ice-cream parlour.

Numerous recreation spaces including three show lounges, nine bars, boutiques, libraries and shops. Sports facilities comprise a jogging track, nine hole putting green, nine Jacuzzis and four swimming pools – one covered by a retractable glass dome for weather protection.

There is also a wedding chapel allowing passengers to be married by the captain under the authority of the ship’s register

	Grand Princess    Rating: Premier / 4 Star         Grand Princess cruise review and on board photos:	2010 Grand Princess Cruises 2011 Grand Princess Cruises Ship Stats   Built 1998 Tonnage/Size 108806 - Large Total Passengers 2600/3100(min/max) Total Crew 1100 Space Ratio 41.85 Fellow Passengers? Mostly American plus British. Currency Used On Board? $USD Tipping? Budget for $10 per person per day. Your drinks’ bills will have a 15% automatic gratuity charge added also. What Can I Expect? Grand Princess is a huge modern ship packed full of great dining and entertainment options. Good onboard facilities are available for both adults and children alike making this a great choice for multi-generational passengers.  The retractable glass dome over the Neptune Pool makes this ship a good choice for early / late Med cruises if the weather is a bit on the chilly side! 2010 Grand Princess Cruises 2011 Grand Princess Cruises

Faciliites onboard Grand Princess include:

• 710 staterooms with private balconies
• Full deck of mini-suites
• Video arcade
• Digital photography studio
• Wedding chapel featuring wedding-at-sea program officiated by the ship's captain
• Sports bar
• Art gallery
• Nine-hole putting course and golf simulator
• Wrap-around promenade deck
• Four pools - including one swim-against-the current pool
• Sports court and jogging track
• Full-service spa with ocean-view gym
• Three dining rooms
• Two specialty restaurants - Sabatini's Italian restaurant and Sterling Steakhouse (cover charge applies)
• Outdoor hamburger grill, pizzeria and ice cream bar
• 24-hour buffet/bistro, plus round-the-clock room service
• A wide variety of bars and lounges, including a wine and caviar bar
• Three unique show lounges
• Largest casino afloat
• Two-story child and teen centers
• 24-hour Internet Cafe
• Skywalkers nightclub and observation lounge suspended 150 feet above the water
• Easy wheelchair access staterooms and most public areas

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