IMO: 9104005
Grand Princess
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Grand-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 107,517
- Length (FT / M)
- 951 / 290
- Beam (FT / M)
- 118 / 36
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 13 / 17
- Shipyard
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
- Registry
- Bermuda
- Godparent(s)
- Olivia de Havilland
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $450,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
1998
Major Refurbishments
2009
2011
2013
2019
2025
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9104005
- MMSI
- 310327000
- Call Sign
- ZCBU5
- Classification Society
- Lloyd's Register
- Hull / Yard Number
- 5956
- Maiden Voyage
- 26 May 1998
- Maximum Draft
- 8.05 m (26.4 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 48.16 m (158.0 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 2,610
- Maximum Capacity
- 3,122
- Total Crew
- 1,150
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.27:1
- Space Ratio
- 41.19
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 4
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 8
- Bars & Lounges
- 14
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 8
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 2
- À la Carte Dining
- 1
- Elevators
- 14*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric; two shafts with fixed-pitch propellers
- Fuel Type
- Marine gas oil / heavy fuel oil
- Installed Power
- 63.36 MW (84,967 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 42 MW (56,323 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 23 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- Diesel-electric: 4 x Sulzer 16ZAV40S (11,520 kW) + 2 x Sulzer 12ZAV40S (8,640 kW) diesel generators (63.4 MW total) driving two fixed-pitch propellers on two shafts
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 22.5 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 4 (Gala)
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 5-16
Midship (Piazza)
Decks 5-15
Aft
Decks 5-15
Designated Smoking Zones
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Grand Casino designated smoking sectioncasinoLocation: Deck 6 (Fiesta)Designated smoking area within the casino for active players.
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Snooker's Cigar Barcigar_loungeLocation: Deck 7 (Promenade)Cigar and pipe smoking lounge.
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Open-deck designated areasopen_deckLocation: Designated open decksCigarette and cigar smoking permitted only in designated outdoor areas.
Cabin Summary
Total: 1,303
ADA Compliant: 26
- Suites
- 217
- Balcony
- 502
- Oceanview
- 218
- Inside
- 366
The Apex Suite
Grand Suite
730 SQ FT
The ship's single top-tier Grand Suite, set portside-aft on the Aloha Deck (Deck 12), ~615 sq ft plus a large private balcony (~730 sq ft total).
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Grand Suite1
- Owner's / Penthouse / Premium / Vista Suite27
- Window Suite7
- Two-Bedroom Family Suite2
- Mini-Suite180
Balcony
- Balcony502
Oceanview
- Oceanview218
Inside
- Interior366
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
- Sports Court
Adults & Wellness
- Adults Only Area
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
- Art Gallery
- Library
Staterooms & Service
- Self Serve Laundry
Signature Experiences
Movies Under the Stars
unique
Leaves Tea Lounge & Library
unique
Movies Under the Stars poolside screen
top-deck attraction
Neptune's Reef & Pool
top-deck attraction
Calypso Reef & Pool
top-deck attraction
Terrace Pool
top-deck attraction
The Sanctuary adults-only retreat
top-deck attraction
Princess Links golf putting course
top-deck attraction
Sports Court
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- MedallionClass (OceanMedallion) wearable technology
- The Sanctuary adults-only retreat
- Movies Under the Stars poolside cinema
- Piazza-style atrium
- Wedding Chapel
- Princess Links golf putting course
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Botticelli Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6
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Da Vinci Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6
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Michelangelo Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 5
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Horizon CourtbuffetLocation: Deck 14
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International CafecafeLocation: Deck 5$ extras
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The Salty Dog GrillgrillLocation: Deck 14
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SlicepizzeriaLocation: Deck 14Poolside pizza.
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Coffee & Conesice_creamLocation: Deck 14$ extras
Specialty Dining
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Crown Grillspecialty_steakhouseLocation: Deck 7
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Sabatini's Italian Trattoriaspecialty_italianLocation: Deck 7
À la Carte Dining
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Alfredo's PizzeriapizzeriaLocation: Deck 6Complimentary sit-down pizzeria.
Bars & Nightlife
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Good Spirits at SeabarLocation: Deck 5Piazza bar.
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Vines Wine Barwine_barLocation: Deck 5
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Grand Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 6
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Croonerspiano_barLocation: Deck 7
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Explorers LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 7
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Wheelhouse BarpubLocation: Deck 7Retained (not converted to O'Malley's).
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Vista LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 7Show lounge with full bar.
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The Mixpool_barLocation: Deck 14
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Calypso Barpool_barLocation: Deck 14
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Al Fresco's / Horizon Terrace BarbarLocation: Deck 14
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Sea Breeze Barpool_barLocation: Deck 15
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Conservatory BarbarLocation: Deck 15
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The One5nightclubLocation: Deck 15Nightclub that replaced the removed stern Skywalkers.
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Oasis BarbarLocation: Deck 16
Pools & Aquatics
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Neptune's Reef & PoolpoolLocation: Deck 14
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Calypso Reef & PoolpoolLocation: Deck 14
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Terrace PoolpoolLocation: Deck 12
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Conservatory / Lotus Spa PoolpoolLocation: Deck 15Covered/adults spa pool.
Active Recreation
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Sports Courtsports_courtLocation: Deck 16
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Princess Links Golf Putting Coursemini_golfLocation: Deck 16
Entertainment Venues
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Princess TheatertheaterLocation: Deck 6-7 forward
Casino
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Grand CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 6
Spa & Fitness
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Lotus SpaspaLocation: Deck 15
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Lotus Spa Fitness Centerfitness_centerLocation: Deck 15
Youth & Teen
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Kids Centerkids_clubLocation: Deck 15
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Teens Centerteen_clubLocation: Deck 15
Retail & Shopping
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The Shops of PrincessshopsLocation: Deck 6-7
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Fine Arts Galleryart_galleryLocation: Deck 6-7
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Photo Galleryphoto_galleryLocation: Deck 7
Leisure & Public Spaces
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The PiazzaatriumLocation: Deck 5-7
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The Sanctuaryadults_retreatLocation: Deck 16
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Leaves Tea Lounge & LibrarylibraryLocation: Deck 7
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Snooker's Cigar Barcigar_loungeLocation: Deck 7
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Wedding ChapelchapelLocation: Deck 16
Guest Services
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Passenger Services Deskguest_servicesLocation: Deck 5
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Shore Excursions Deskguest_servicesLocation: Deck 7
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Internet Cafeguest_servicesLocation: Deck 5
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-02