Special Diet needs met and waiters are terrific

Item: Grand Princess
Rating: 4.6
Author: jacksgardens

Grand Princess Cruise Review to Hawaii

jacksgardens

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

15 Night Hawaiian Islands (San Francisco Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 14, 2018

Ship: Grand Princess

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: d718

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

We loved the staff and our time on the ship. The sea days are relaxed and with the availability of good food in so many locations, it is easy to lounge around on the ship. We are not impatient cruisers. The best parts of the trip can be the getting there and getting home.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

No lines, no delays and no hassles

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

I love the service and the staff. I had some fairly strict diet needs that were met and the food was prepared to my liking and as ordered. The head waiter made certain that everyday I got to make more order request for the next day. Superb service.

Horizon Court

5 out of 5

With a special diet need, I actually preferred the dining here to be better suited to pick and choose from the al-a-carte selections. I was never disappointed

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

We used the spa services and although they are in need of an upgrade, they were fine. The staff was superb and the prices fair.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

We didn't have any children with us.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The head waiter, Hector, from Mexico, did an outrageous job. Our lead waiter and assistant were excellent and personable.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

This cruise appeals to an older crowd who arrive early to events (dinners and shows) and then try to save seats until they are told by other passengers or the staff (only once) that isn't allowed.

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