San Francisco to Mexico and returning to San Francisco

Grand Princess Cruise Review to Mexico

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 49

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Grand Princess

10 Night Mexico (San Francisco Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 10, 2015

Ship: Grand Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: B219

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

This was a start of our 50th Anniversary coming next April 9th, 2016. 

We were really happy with taking a local cruise and sailing to Mexico.  It was great not to have to fly back home.

Our room was fine but the bed was way to firm.  I took a blow up camping mat which saved my back. It fit perfectly under the sheet.

The entertainment was the best I've ever seen any cruise ship. They did a knock out job!

The food and service was above average. We never went to the speciality restaurants because we were happy with what they had to serve in the dining room.  Making a reservation for a locked in time in the dining room was the best.

I really wish there would have been one more stop on the cruise instead 4 stops.

Most of the staff is from the Philippines with a Captain from England.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We were happy with our veranda room and view. We didn't have anyone looking down on our balcony which we liked. Our room stewart was wonderful tending to our room twice daily. We always made sure our room was picked up and ready for him to make the bed and change linens.

Ship tip

It took a few days to get used to the layout but it seemed ok. We loved going out after dinner, seeing a great entertainment show and then going dancing. There were a couple of places to go with depending on the time of evening.

Ports of call

San Francisco, California

5 out of 5

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5

Manzanillo, Mexico

5 out of 5

Mazatlan, Mexico

5 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

Room B219 Room B219
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3 Comments

Suss006    8 years ago

I would take a extension cord. I always take one when traveling. We are going on a 15 day cruise to Hawaii on March 4, 2016

kerbear6987    8 years ago

we leave Feb 23rd

kerbear6987    8 years ago

We are doing the same 10 day from San Francisco since we live up North and felt the price was worth not driving to Socal. Any suggestions on things to bring you may have wished you had? thx....

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