Grand Princess debuted in 1998 as the largest cruise ship afloat, and continues as one of the most innovative vessels sailing today. The vessel epitomizes Princess' cruising philosophy, providing passengers with an unstructured, customized approach to cruise travel, coupled with outstanding service. Included among the myriad of features are the Lotus Spa, Movies Under the Stars®, more than 700 balcony staterooms and an entire deck of Mini-Suites, as well as dozens of dining and entertainment options.











Grand Princess Ship Facts








Inaugural cruise:
05/26/1998


Total Staterooms:



1,300 (928 outside/372 inside)


Private Balcony Staterooms:



710




Decks:
18



Passenger capacity:
2,600





Total crew:



1,100





Officers nationality:
British/Italian




Tonnage:



109,000





Ship length:



951 feet




Beam:
118 feet


Draft:
26 feet


Maximum speed:
24 knots





Registry:
Bermuda







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