Great Cruise, ship very clean, no major issues

Grand Princess Cruise Review to Hawaii

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 17
Helpful Votes: 170

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Grand Princess

15 Night Hawaiian Islands (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 10, 2022

Ship: Grand Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: C630

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We enjoyed our Hawaii Cruise from LA. Stayed at the Double Tree in San Pedro, ate at the 22nd St landing. Free ride to the port and everyone was masked till we got on board. About 5% wore their masks all the time. Weather a little cool leaving LA. No rain in Hawaii. Overall a great cruise, met some new friends and remembered staff from our cruise on the Majestic in Oct, of 22. No covid issues for us, I did not wear a mask much only maybe in the elevators. Tested negative this morning using the free Govt. test. The Grand Princess was awesome, staff terrific.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth, just had to wait till first boarding time.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
I would like to see more variety in flavor. The Hamburgers are poor at best. Get Guys burgers, noodle bar for a change of pace. Bartenders are Great Mr. Aiken, aft bar.

Botticelli Dining Room

5 out of 5

Outstanding, Waiter Jorge and Allen were the best. Food better than the steak house.

Crown Grill

5 out of 5

We were not impressed. Lobster over cooked, rib eye was so so. Staff appeared to just go though the motions. The Hostess was very personable and helpful.

The Salty Dog Grill

5 out of 5

Hamburgers were terrible not worth having. They need Guys burgers.

Wheelhouse Bar

5 out of 5

great bar, staff nice.

Alfredo's Pizzeria

5 out of 5

Great as usual. Best Pizza at Sea.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Used the fitness center, steam room, and hydro pools daily

Lotus Spa

5 out of 5

Used the work out facility, steam room and Jacuzzi.

Passenger Services

5 out of 5

Very helpful and personable. Medallion staff were helpful.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Just went to two shows, good time. Naturalist and history lectures were great.

Children's Programs

no kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Terrific staff, everyone friendly. Saw familiar staff from prior cruises. Ship very clean, heading to dry dock in April. Room Steward Olivia was awesome. C630 balcony

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Not my favorite design, learned my way around. Everything very clean and felt comfortable. She going to dry dock in April 22.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Balcony, C630, mid aft. Great location to dining, aft bar, and eating. Very clean, Room Steward Olivia was fantastic. Had fresh air every day.

Ship tip

Have fun, 5% wore a mask. My wife some times. Ship clean no Covid issues for us. Negative at home, test.

Ports of call

Honolulu, Oahu

5 out of 5
Nice port, AZ Memorial (missed the boat half due to State of Hawaii, cancelling our visit). You need a least an overnight or two days. I was last there 30 years ago.

Nawiliwili, Kauai

5 out of 5
Took a taxi, saved $200 for four. Driver John a great guy, gave us a terrific tour both ways. Spent about 2 hours in town with lunch.

Kahului, Maui

5 out of 5
Hop on Hop off bus.

Hilo, Hawaii

5 out of 5
Nice people, had a great visit.

Ensenada, Mexico

5 out of 5
Been there before, walked from the Port, no issues.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Easy, US Customs facial recogition easy.
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13 Comments

Niavlys     9 months ago

I'll keep your detailed review..may do Hawaii some day. Tks

RoynKaren    2 years ago

sounds like a great cruise

sdcruisetravel    2 years ago

Glad you liked it!

OldGreyWolf    2 years ago

Awesome. Thanks for doing the review. Glad you enjoyed it.

Cruisiegal    2 years ago

Thanks for the review!! We will be taking this cruise next year to Alaska!! Our first time on a princess cruise!!

cmlvred    2 years ago

Thank you for your review!!!! We are heading out to LA on Saturday and boarding the Grand on Monday.

hockeymom1735    2 years ago

Is it warm enough out at see to swim and lay out. Leaving for Hawaii in 8 days

cruzlover61    2 years ago

Fantasticfun! Thank you for review!

PiratesWorld    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

purpl    2 years ago

Sounds like it was an awesome vacation!

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Thanks for filling in the gaps from your frequent posts. Glad you enjoyed your cruise and are now home with your four legged family.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

I had issues with the app to upload. Hopefully this helped.

Tom183    2 years ago

Sounds like you had a great time.

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