The original Grand Class ship, Princess’s year-round Australia ship from late 2026.
Best for: Australian and New Zealand cruisers who want a Princess ship close to home all year, and long-voyage enthusiasts booking the 2027 Circle Pacific. Sails from Sydney, Brisbane, Fremantle (Perth), Auckland in 2026 and 2027.
Grand Princess is the ship that started the Grand Class in May 1998, christened by Olivia de Havilland and the largest cruise ship in the world at her debut. At 107,517 gross tons she carries 2,600 guests at double occupancy in 1,301 staterooms across 17 decks, a size that today feels mid-sized and easy to navigate. A 2011 refit added the three-deck Piazza, seven Window Suites and a remodeled casino, and the ship had a routine dry dock in Portland, Oregon in April 2025.
Included dining covers the Botticelli, Da Vinci and Michelangelo dining rooms, the World Fresh Marketplace buffet, the 24-hour International Café, Slice and The Salty Dog Grill. Crown Grill steakhouse, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Alfredo’s Pizzeria, the Chef’s Table and The Salty Dog Gastropub are the specialty options. The One5 after-hours dance club, the Vista Lounge, Movies Under the Stars and the adults-only Sanctuary round out the ship.
From November 2026 Grand Princess becomes Princess’s year-round Australia and New Zealand ship, starting with nine cruises from Sydney before moving to Brisbane in December. The 2026 to 2027 program includes Queensland and Tasmania cruises from Sydney and Brisbane, Southern Explorer and Northern Explorer voyages from Sydney, Brisbane and Fremantle, and a 79-night Circle Pacific voyage from Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland in June 2027 calling at Hong Kong, Japan, Alaska, Los Angeles, Hawaii and Tahiti. She suits Australian cruisers and North Americans booking a long Pacific voyage.
Princess’s year-round Australia and New Zealand ship from November 2026
79-night Circle Pacific voyage in June 2027 visiting 32 destinations in 13 countries
Three-deck Piazza added in the 2011 refit, with the International Café and Vines
Movies Under the Stars poolside screen
The Sanctuary adults-only retreat
Crown Grill steakhouse, Sabatini’s and Alfredo’s Pizzeria
The One5 after-hours dance club and the Vista Lounge
Four pools, a splash pool and eight whirlpool spas
Staterooms and suites
Interior
Approximately 158 to 162 sq ft with two twin beds or a queen, a refrigerator, TV and shower bathroom, with third and fourth berths in select cabins. The most affordable option, with 366 of them on board.
Oceanview
Approximately 146 to 206 sq ft with a picture window or porthole; Princess notes some views are partially or fully obstructed, so check the deck plan before choosing.
Balcony
Approximately 214 to 222 sq ft including the balcony, with two chairs and a table outside. The ship has around 500 standard balcony cabins and this is the category to choose for the Australian coast and the South Pacific.
Mini-Suite and Reserve Collection Mini-Suite
Approximately 323 sq ft including the balcony, with a separate sitting area, sofa bed, two TVs and a tub with massage showerhead; some have windows instead of balconies. Reserve Collection Mini-Suites add nightly Reserve Collection dining in a dedicated section of the main dining room, priority disembarkation and a one-time wine setup.
Suites
Full Suites run approximately 460 to 932 sq ft including the balcony, with a separate sitting area, sofa bed, tub and shower, complimentary mini-bar setup and laundry, Reserve Collection dining and priority tender disembarkation. Seven Window Suites added in 2011 have a window rather than a balcony, and Two Bedroom Family Suites sleep up to eight. Grand Princess does not carry the Sanctuary Collection, which is on Sun Princess and Star Princess only.
Grand Princess deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.
Deck 17 - Sky Deck
Sports Court, Platinum Studio.
Deck 16 - Sports Deck
Crystal Dome, Platinum Studio, The Oasis, The Sanctuary, Splash Pool, Princess Links, Shuffle Board, Hot Tubs, Deck Chess Set, Oasis Bar.
The SanctuaryTake a break and indulge in a private getaway at The Sanctuary, the exclusive adults-only retreat offering a relaxing alternative to the myriad outdoor activities and entertainment available elsewhere on the ship
Hot TubsTake a dip in sparkling freshwater pools and leave your everyday world behind. And what better way to relax and revitalize after a day exploring the world than a long soak in one of the whirling hot tubs
Deck 15 - Sun Deck
Fitness Center, Lotus Spa, Movies Under The Stars, Sea Breeze Bar, The Conservatory, The One5 Lounge & Nightclub, Wedding Chapel, Aerobics, Massage, Sauna, Steam, Spa Pool, Camp Discovery Youth Center, Beach House Teen Lounge, Beauty Salon.
Fitness CenterThe Lotus Spa Fitness Center offers fitness programs designed to help you maximize your wellness with Tour de Cycle, personal training and classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Body Sculpt Boot Camp, Results Based Training and TRX suspension training
Lotus SpaSometimes floating serenely just isn't enough - splash around, ride the waves, swim against the current or take a dip in one of this ship's bubbling hot tubs
The Beach HouseThis contemporary lounge is "the place" for teens perfect for hanging out and socializing with late-night movie viewing, hip hop dance classes, video game tournaments and sports competitions like dodgeball and basketball. But that’s just the beginning. They’ll dazzle on the red carpet with the Rock the Boat teens-only party, complete with awards and "mocktails"
The LodgeInspired by the great outdoors, this cozy center keeps kids busy with games, dancing and kid-sized Olympic competitions. Their minds stay busy, too, with California Science Center programs like rocket building, or they can explore outer space with Stargazing and learning how to build a model roller coaster
Tree HouseEven the littlest guests will delight in this whimsical, forest-themed world that inspires playtime and invites exploration
Movies Under The StarsThroughout the day and night, exclusive open-air poolside amphitheater is the go-to destination for feature films, thrilling concerts and exciting sporting events such as live football games
Horizon Terrace, Horizon Court, Calypso Reef & Pool, Sundaes Ice Cream Bar, Neptune's Reef & Pool, Mermaid's Tail Bar, Prego Pizzeria, Trident Grill, Al Fresco's Bar, Hot Tubs, Calypso Bar, Staterooms.
Neptune's Reef & PoolSometimes floating serenely just isn't enough - splash around, ride the waves, swim against the current or take a dip in one of this ship's bubbling hot tubs
Coffee and ConesComplimentary ice cream cones await you at the top-deck creamery venue. Pick up a chocolate cone, a vanilla, or a combination
Horizon CourtEnjoy fresh fruits, signature pasta and desserts galore along with your favorite beverages and customizable features like create-your-own salads and sandwiches
S6 Vista SuiteS8 Family SuiteMB Mini SuiteMD Mini SuiteME Mini SuiteB4 Premium Balcony StateroomIB Interior StateroomID Interior StateroomIE Interior StateroomM1 Reserve Collection Mini Suite
Promenade Deck, Vista Lounge, Photo & Video Gallery, Sabatini's Italian Trattoria, Wheelhouse Bar, Explorers Lounge, Crooner's Lounge & Bar, Princess Theater, Captain's Circle, Wheelhouse Bar, Crown Grill, Future Cruises Sales, Leaves Tea Lounge & Library, Bar, Sabatini's Italian Trattoria, Stage, Vista Lounge, Dance Floor.
Princess TheatreThis ship's theater venues are designed with great acoustics, the best seats in the house, and stellar acts. The movies shown are all first-run feature-length films
Crown GrillCrown Grill was named among the “Best Cruise Ship Steakhouses†by USA TODAY. Featuring premium aged beef and fresh seafood items, this specialty restaurant offers an intimate dining experience in a classically elegant setting and an open kitchen where chefs prepare and cook to order top-quality cuts of beef, chops and seafood
Explorers LoungeEvening cocktails in one of the ship's cozy lounges or swanky bars is a perfect place to meet up with shipboard friends and swap stories about the afternoon's adventures
Photo & Video GalleryTake home a unique photo or video keepsake
SabatinisUnique, handmade pasta courses, prepared fresh daily and treasured family recipes curated by Italian chefs across the fleet inspire the menu at acclaimed Italian specialty restaurant
Vista LoungeRelax with family and friends or learn a new talent with new friends that you’ve made onboard. A full bar menu is available during performances
Deck 6 - Fiesta Deck
Da Vinci Dining Room, Princess Theater, Botticelli Dining Room, Snooker's Cigar Bar, Grand Casino, Stage, Guest Services, The Shops of Princess, Staterooms.
S7 Window Suite
Princess TheatreThis ship's theater venues are designed with great acoustics, the best seats in the house, and stellar acts. The movies shown are all first-run feature-length films
Grand CasinoFrom gaming lessons to the latest slot machines to prize tournaments, Casinos offer fun and excitement
The Shops Of PrincessThe Shops are awarded “Best Onboard Shopping†from Porthole magazine year after year. You’ll find fine merchandise from brands like Swarovski, Chanel, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Lancome, Calvin Klein, Citizen and Tissot, plus local crafts, keepsakes and souvenirs
Deck 5 - Plaza Deck
Michelangelo Dining Room, International Cafe, Internet Cafe, Bar Piazza, Vines Bar, Art Gallery, Alfredo's Pizzeria, Staterooms.
Art GalleryPeruse the extensive art gallery, or attend an art history lecture highlighting some of the world’s greatest masters
Alfredos PizzeriaAlfredos Pizzeria
International CafeCoffee and tea fans will love the New Grounds Crafted Coffee menu featuring a variety of specialty espresso-based drinks made from a custom blend of coffee beans, as well as iced tea fusions
The PiazzaDiscover Old World charm as you stroll through the breathtaking Piazza - a hub of activity, inspired by the vibrant squares of Europe
Vines BarVines boasts an extensive collection of wines, fine Champagne and sparkling wines and regional offerings for purchase
Deck 4 - Gala Deck
Medical Center.
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board Grand Princess
Vista Show LoungeVinesVegas Style CasinoUltimate Balcony DiningTree HouseThe Shops of PrincessThe SanctuaryThe Salty Dog GrillThe PiazzaThe One 5The One5The Lodge
Dining on Grand Princess
Main Dining Rooms (Botticelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo)Included
Three main dining rooms with Traditional, Flexible or Walk-in dining, all included in the fare.
World Fresh MarketplaceIncluded
Buffet restaurant with international stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
International CaféIncluded
24-hour Piazza café for pastries, paninis, salads and desserts.
Slice Pizzeria and The Salty Dog GrillIncluded
Poolside pizza by the slice and burgers and hot dogs from the grill.
Coffee & Cones and Afternoon TeaIncluded
Complimentary soft-serve cones by the pool and a traditional afternoon tea service.
Crown GrillSpecialty
Princess’s signature steakhouse with premium aged beef, chops and seafood.
Sabatini’s Italian TrattoriaSpecialty
Handmade pasta and Italian classics in a sit-down trattoria setting.
Alfredo’s PizzeriaSpecialty
Sit-down pizzeria on the Piazza with made-to-order Neapolitan-style pizzas.
Chef’s Table and Crab ShackSpecialty
The Chef’s Table is a hosted multi-course dinner with the executive chef; Crab Shack is a casual pop-up seafood boil on select nights.
The Salty Dog Gastropub and Ultimate Balcony DiningSpecialty
Evening gastropub fare, or a served multi-course dinner on your own balcony.
Entertainment and activities
Production shows, comedians and guest entertainers in the Princess Theater
Vista Lounge cabaret and the Explorers Lounge
Movies Under the Stars poolside screen
Live music in the Piazza, Crooners, Wheelhouse Bar and Vines Wine Bar
The One5 after-hours dance club
Grand Casino
Four pools, a splash pool, eight whirlpools and the adults-only Sanctuary
Lotus Spa and Fitness Center, Princess Links putting course and sports court
Families and who it suits
Princess youth centers run by age: The Treehouse for ages 3 to 7, The Lodge for 8 to 12 and The Beach House teen lounge for 13 to 17, all included. Family staterooms sleep up to four and Two Bedroom Family Suites sleep up to eight, and the Queensland and Tasmania cruises in Australian school holidays carry the most families.
Best for: Australian and New Zealand cruisers who want a Princess ship close to home all year, and long-voyage enthusiasts booking the 2027 Circle Pacific.
Sails from: Sydney, Brisbane, Fremantle (Perth), Auckland · Regions: Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, Circle Pacific
Grand Princess questions we answer every day
How big is Grand Princess?
Grand Princess is 107,517 gross tons and 949 feet long with 17 decks. She carries 2,600 guests at double occupancy in 1,301 staterooms, with a crew of about 1,150. She was the largest cruise ship in the world when she debuted in 1998 and remains a comfortable mid-sized ship by today’s standards, with fewer guests than her younger Grand Class sisters.
Where does Grand Princess sail in 2026 and 2027?
From November 2026 she sails year-round from Australia and New Zealand, starting with nine cruises from Sydney and then homeporting in Brisbane from December. The season includes short Queensland and Tasmania cruises, Southern Explorer voyages from Sydney and Fremantle, Northern Explorer voyages to Darwin and Broome, and a 79-night Circle Pacific voyage departing Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland in June 2027 that calls at Hong Kong, Osaka, Juneau, Los Angeles, Honolulu and Papeete.
When was Grand Princess last refurbished?
Grand Princess had a routine dry dock at the Vigor shipyard in Portland, Oregon in April 2025 with class inspections and minor updates to public areas and staterooms. Her last major transformation was a 24-day refit in 2011 that added the three-deck Piazza, seven Window Suites, a remodeled casino, new boutiques and an art gallery, and removed the original Skywalkers nightclub from the stern.
Which staterooms are best on Grand Princess?
A Balcony stateroom suits the Australian coastline and the South Pacific, and the ship has around 500 of them plus 180 Mini-Suites. For the Circle Pacific or any long voyage a Mini-Suite or Suite earns its keep with the extra sitting area, and the Reserve Collection and full Suites include their own section of the dining room with dedicated waitstaff.
What is included in the fare on Grand Princess?
The three main dining rooms, World Fresh Marketplace, International Café, Slice, The Salty Dog Grill, Coffee & Cones ice cream, afternoon tea, theater shows, Movies Under the Stars, pools and the youth centers are included. Specialty restaurants, drinks, Wi-Fi and crew appreciation are extra unless you add a Princess Plus or Premier package. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Princess allows it, something you will not get booking direct.
Is Grand Princess a good ship for a first cruise in Australia?
Yes. She is mid-sized, easy to learn in a day and sails from Sydney, Brisbane and Fremantle, so most Australians can board without a flight. The short Queensland and Tasmania cruises are a low-commitment way to try cruising, and the full Princess product of dining rooms, Movies Under the Stars, the Sanctuary and the Lotus Spa is all on board.
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