Very good cruise to the Mexican Riviera
Grand Princess Cruise Review to Mexico
10 Night Mexican Riviera (San Francisco Roundtrip)
Sail date: February 16, 2018
Ship: Grand Princess
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: B254
Traveled as: Large Group
Reviewed: 6 years ago
Review summary
This was my husband's first cruise (my second). He had some concerns but things were great and we both enjoyed sailing on the Grand Princess. There were ten in our group (all family) with one traveler wheelchair bound and two children (ages 6 and 4). Things went smoothly for all of us.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
International Cafe
You could have specialty coffees and tasty light meals until late at night.
Sundaes Ice Cream Bar
You could have soft serve ice cream mostly any time of the day.
Da Vinci (Main Dining Room)
The staff and food was outstanding. We (there were 10 of us) were pampered each evening with exceptional service and delicious food.
The Salty Dog Grill
The menu was varied and made for tasty quick meals.
Wheelhouse Bar
Happy Hour (two for one) provided good drinks with nice music.
Horizon Court
The food service was good and the offerings were varied and tasty.
Crooners Martini Bar
The piano music was great.
Onboard Activities
Beauty Salon
The staff did a wonderful job on my wheelchair bound sister-in-law. They took the time and effort to make her experience special.
Internet Cafe
The staff was good but the connect was not the greatest. I understand the limitations. Just wish the connections were better.
Passenger Services
The staff was knowledgeable and professional eager to explain things when needed.
Lotus Spa
Their varied offerings were good.
Entertainment
Princess Theater
Egress could be improved. We travel with a wheelchair bound adult and two young children. Where we could sit anywhere with the children, we could only sit in the back (last row) with my sister-in-law. It made it harder for her to enjoy the performances.
Piazza Atrium
Large variety of activities, comfortable seating, and great place to meet up with those in our group and to make new friends.
Movies Under The Stars
The Grand Princess had a variety of offerings throughout the day. It was nice to enjoy taped concerts along with movies.
Explorers Lounge
Comfortable seating and no obstructions to the view.
Children's Programs
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Schedule your daily activities carefully. Do not try to do too much. Stop and smell the roses and spend quality time relaxing.
Ports of call
San Francisco, California Did not visit port