Great destinations not so great ship

Item: Grand Princess
Rating: 3.7
Author: Bentontravel

Grand Princess Cruise Review to Mexico

Bentontravel

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 45

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

10 Night Baja Peninsula & Sea Of Cortez (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 25, 2022

Ship: Grand Princess

Cabin number: d7011

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We were truly expecting more. Better food better service than Carnival ships. But it just wasn't. Food was tasteless people were rude service was poor

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Quick easy although the attendant checking covid tests tried telling me I printed out 2 for the same child she just needed to read

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Very bland food. Main dining and specialty food wasn't good at all. The buffet was tolerable

The Salty Dog Grill

1 out of 5

Awful food I can't believe Princess gets away with serving this crap

Sabatini

2 out of 5

The main entrée options weren't tasty at all. All good til entrée

Crown Grill

1 out of 5

The lobster and side items were awful. Steak just ok not seasoned at all.

Alfredo's Pizzeria

5 out of 5

Great pizza. The only meal worth getting on the ship

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Very few options for entertainment if you're under the age of 60. There catering to a dying generation.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Musicians were good. Shows not great

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

The only exceptional service came from Edrick our room steward

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

Tables weren't cleaned regularly throughout the ship. There were empty drink glasses and food plates everywhere

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Great sized cabin. Loved the bathtub

Ship tip

Dont

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Ports of call

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5

La Paz, Mexico

3 out of 5

Loreto, Mexico

5 out of 5

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Quick and easy

Traveler Photos

8 Comments

traci16 2 years ago

Dying generation? Yikes! I’m in my forties with small children. We had a blast and the food was outstanding. Both an air conditioning issue and safe issue were resolved within the first half hour, service was top notch. Loved Randolf and Eduardo, the guys who took care of us in the dining room. Entertainment and kids club were outstanding. My only complaint is: why does the smoking section have to be at the entrance of the kids club? It’s horrible for the kids, parents and the wonderful people who lead the kids club.

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javawoody 2 years ago

The Grand is one of my favorites, but I’m one of the dying generation

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booger1xx 2 years ago

We have been on 24 Princess cruises and have never experienced anything close to what you described. What we have found is the ones who complain the most are the problem!

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golfermike 2 years ago

We found the Grand to be well maintained and the staff outstanding. We would agree that the food could be kicked up a notch.

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yk07us 2 years ago

Dying generation - special way to insult people.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

A followup. Yep Princess is an older crowd, I see your booked on Carnival next cruise. Have fun.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

We did not find this on the Grand 3 weeks ago. It was clean, food was good not spectacular in the buffet. Thanks for your review.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations. Hope your next one is better!

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Other reviews of this sailing

very good but cruise with a great crew. Enjoyed how the staff made you feel at home. Overall the food has dropped a notch or two. Chops was great and service was super.

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Great return to cruising!