Grand Princess Review

Relaxing and Enjoyable Mexican Riviera Cruise

Review for the Mexican Riviera Cruise on Grand Princess
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dhughesk9
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Feb 2019

We chose this cruise because we had never been on the Pacific side of Mexico, nor San Francisco. As such, we visited first-time ports of call, and we also spent several days in San Francisco exploring the city as well as surrounding historical attractions.

In my opinion, no one does the embarkation or disembarkation better than Princess cruises. Due to staying in San Francisco for several days prior to the cruise, we arrived in port earlier than expected (During what I would consider peak embark time) and after dropping our luggage at the pier we waltzed right onto the ship. There were no lines to stand in, no wait time, and the staff was extremely efficient. Within minutes we were seated at the International Cafe enjoying a cup of coffee. In regards to disembarkation, again, no one seems to do it better than Princess. We were off the ship, picked up our luggage, and through customs fifteen minutes before our scheduled disembark time. There were no long lines, no waiting time, just about perfect.

The ship's layout was easy to learn and follow, but it definitely showed its age. However, on the positive side, the Grand was scheduled for dry dock immediately after this cruise, so it should be in tip-top shape when it sets off on the next sailing towards the end of March 2019. Even though the ship needed some updates, the staff kept the public areas, dining venues, and state rooms spotless. Actually, when it comes to service, we have been on numerous cruises and never experienced a friendlier more willing to serve crew on any previous cruise. Always a smile, a helping hand, and great service.

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