shredie Posted September 8, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I love this ship. First time on her and I'm already in love with the layout and the decor. Embarkation was a snap. My daughter says she's never cruising fro San Pedro again. LOL. I'll try to check in but I don't know if this will qualify as a live from [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hag Posted September 8, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I love the Grand too! And I love that 10 day, round trip SF to Alaska cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchip Posted September 8, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Have fun. We love the Grand too! She has a special place in our hearts. Cheers, Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted September 8, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qsuzi Posted September 8, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I love this ship. First time on her and I'm already in love with the layout and the decor. Embarkation was a snap. My daughter says she's never cruising fro San Pedro again. LOL. I'll try to check in but I don't know if this will qualify as a live from [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Would love to hear any/all details about embarkation. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Musky Ike Posted September 9, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Looking at the Grand out of San Francisco for next year, would love some details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted September 9, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Note in the cabin: we have early TD in midship deck six restaurant and the note says if we're 15 late they will give our table to ATD. Never saw that before. It's probably a good idea. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmench Posted September 9, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 9, 2016 We will be on the Grand next month can you let us know what movies are being shown on the Grand, on Mutts and theatres. Thank you. Becky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted September 9, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted September 9, 2016 The Vines on this ship is little and very cute. It's next to Alfredo's which is about the same size. It seems to me there is more seating in the piazza than similar ships. Rhapsody Trio is playing and it's great. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcalgal Posted September 9, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Thanks for posting while you are on your Cruise. We board the Grand 9/25 so will be will be reading your posts. Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtrek Posted September 9, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I love this ship. First time on her and I'm already in love with the layout and the decor. Embarkation was a snap. My daughter says she's never cruising fro San Pedro again. LOL. I'll try to check in but I don't know if this will qualify as a live from [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Forums The Grand is my all time favorite. Have a great cruise and enjoy a meal at Alfredos for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimer Posted September 9, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Don't forget to check out those Fish Tacos, Crab Cakes up at the Trident Grill, after 6 pm. YUMMMMMM!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted September 9, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 9, 2016 The Grand is my all time favorite. Have a great cruise and enjoy a meal at Alfredos for me! Wow, I'm stoked about the love for the Grand! I was getting worried there for awhile.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted September 9, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Muts today is the force awakens. Very bouncy seas all night. I got a paper TV guide. No music on the bridge cam channel. CD DAn is goofy. More later. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvmyrotti Posted September 9, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Thanks for sharing some info. we board her two weeks from Sunday and can't wait to get aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yehootu Posted September 9, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Would love to hear any/all details about embarkation. :) We were on the 05/31 sailing to Alaska. We arrived via Princess transfer close to 11:30.Of course theres alot of traffic getting into the cruise terminal. My Mom is an Elite, and also uses a transport chair. We we directed to a handicap line and swiftly processed through. Back in San Fran, once again used the Princess transfer. Getting off the ship was slick. The only thing that I would fault is the way the bags are laid out in the customs hall. It is designed so that the first people grab their bags and the area opens up as other groups process through. Of course, not everyone goes off as planned and there ends up alittle bottle neck in the hall. Overall very efficent and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yehootu Posted September 9, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Don't forget to check out those Fish Tacos, Crab Cakes up at the Trident Grill, after 6 pm. YUMMMMMM!!!:D Reindeer Chili while in Glacier Bay and the Alaskan Chowder. Don't go overboard on the last formal night, as there are Crab legs on the menu the next night. If you need a sodium fix, hit up the boullion station on the deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenb Posted September 9, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 9, 2016 We had our honeymoon cruise on the Grand waaaay back in 1999 and fell in love with cruising! We will be on the Grand again this coming DEcember so we're looking forward to reacquainting ourselves! I gather that Skywalker's is now gone, but Alfredo's has arrived. A fair trade, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmench Posted September 9, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Muts today is the force awakens. Very bouncy seas all night. I got a paper TV guide. No music on the bridge cam channel. CD DAn is goofy. More later. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thank you so much for info enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted September 9, 2016 Author #20 Share Posted September 9, 2016 There are fewer than 30 kids on this cruise. Crazy. The hallways are wider. The decor is lighter and more modern. The sea has been rough and lots of seasick people. That problem with smoking section signs on deck 15 seems to be solved. I'm sending out laundry so we will see how that goes. I don't think there are gobs of elites aboard. Sea day and Alfredo's not crowded. I don't know if people haven't discovered it or they are sick in their cabins. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceleven Posted September 9, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 9, 2016 There are fewer than 30 kids on this cruise. Crazy. The hallways are wider. The decor is lighter and more modern. The sea has been rough and lots of seasick people. That problem with smoking section signs on deck 15 seems to be solved. I'm sending out laundry so we will see how that goes. I don't think there are gobs of elites aboard. Sea day and Alfredo's not crowded. I don't know if people haven't discovered it or they are sick in their cabins. Sent from my iPhone using Forums So glad you are enjoying The Grand. Of all our Princess cruises, they are most often on the Grand as SF is our town's cruiseport. So sorry you are having bad weather. I just checked to see what is going on and it looks like you might be in for some bad weather for a while. I hope it doesn't affect your port days. Personally I love rough seas but I do have serious sympathy for those who do not. Fingers crossed for you and everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted September 9, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 9, 2016 There are fewer than 30 kids on this cruise. Crazy. The hallways are wider. The decor is lighter and more modern. The sea has been rough and lots of seasick people. That problem with smoking section signs on deck 15 seems to be solved. I'm sending out laundry so we will see how that goes. I don't think there are gobs of elites aboard. Sea day and Alfredo's not crowded. I don't know if people haven't discovered it or they are sick in their cabins. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences with us on your cruise. I haven't sailed on the Grand since January 2000 but have kept up on the ship's modifications. I'll take an hour drive to San Pedro over a long drive or flight to SF so I feel differently than your daughter. ;) The new SF pier 27 cruise terminal is a big improvement but my SF cruise ship experiences have only been as a port of call. I don't know how I missed the start of your thread yesterday...Buon Viaggio! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsawyer Posted September 9, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I really like the Grand and will be doing another coastal on her the 18th of this month. you said the CD is goofy do you mean in a fun way or bad way? enjoy your cruise and Alaska! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBGuy Posted September 9, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 9, 2016 There are fewer than 30 kids on this cruise. Crazy. The hallways are wider. The decor is lighter and more modern. The sea has been rough and lots of seasick people. That problem with smoking section signs on deck 15 seems to be solved. I'm sending out laundry so we will see how that goes. I don't think there are gobs of elites aboard. Sea day and Alfredo's not crowded. I don't know if people haven't discovered it or they are sick in their cabins. We were on the same itinerary on the Grand three (I think) summers ago. In fact, I think we left Labor Day weekend, also. It seemed to me that Alfredo's seemed to attract it's biggest crowds at lunch. We had dinner there twice and had no trouble walking up and being seated immediately. Have a great cruise. Send updates when you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtb55 Posted September 10, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I love this ship. First time on her and I'm already in love with the layout and the decor. Embarkation was a snap. My daughter says she's never cruising fro San Pedro again. LOL. I'll try to check in but I don't know if this will qualify as a live from [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Also on the Grand and loving it. The only child I've seen so far is my lovely little granddaughter (8 mos). Nothing seems overly crowded so far. Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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