Grand Princess - how is she aging?

[DiazLoves2Cruise]

Well, my DW presented me with a proposal to get the whole family together for a holiday cruise in 2008. After tons of research, it looks like Grand Princess leaving on Friday, December 19, 2008 is going to be our best choice for all involved.

 

I haven't been on Grand Princess since 2001, I'd like to know how she's holding up and when or if she's been in drydock or scheduled for drydock.

 

Thanks! :D

[Cindy]

Well, my DW presented me with a proposal to get the whole family together for a holiday cruise in 2008. After tons of research, it looks like Grand Princess leaving on Friday, December 19, 2008 is going to be our best choice for all involved.

 

I haven't been on Grand Princess since 2001, I'd like to know how she's holding up and when or if she's been in drydock or scheduled for drydock.

 

Thanks! :D

 

We were on her in March and think she's "aging gracefully." We didn't notice anything in disrepair or shabby looking.

[Druke I]

In ship years (or dog years) she is still fairly young.

[janpatch]

We were on the Grand for the Transatlantic Crossing 4/28-5/14/07 and she is still beautiful. I was worried that she would be showing signs of age or disrepair but was pleasantly surprised to find her in great shape! I did not notice anything that stood out as needing repair or replacement, however I wasn't looking for negative things because I was too busy enjoying my cruise!:) I think the Grand is a great choice! Enjoy your cruise!

 

Janpatch

[Northender]

The Grand is our favorite. We have sailed her twice so far and will so again.:)

I am sure there will be a few minor things that once could "pick apart" but just go and have a Grand time. You will love her.:D

[spongerob]

We were on board this past December and will be on her again in a couple of weeks. In December, I thought the ship looked very good overall, though our cabin carpets were in need of replacement. That's probably been taken care of by now. I personally think the ship looks better today than she did the first couple of times we were on board, back in 2003.