Grand Princess

The Grand Princess is a cruise ship that entered service in 1998 and is operated by Princess Cruises. When choosing a cabin, the main considerations are its listed floor area and whether it has a balcony. General advice on choosing a cabin provides additional context for comparison. Published sizes range from compact interior cabins to considerably larger suites; the figures below are approximate values provided by the cruise line.

Cabins and living space

Princess lists one of its smallest cabin sizes as approximately 158 to 162 square feet, or about 14.7 to 15.1 square meters. Another stated range of 146 to 206 square feet is equivalent to about 13.6 to 19.1 square meters. The specific category matters when comparing sizes: the ranges overlap, so some cabins in different categories may offer a similar amount of space.

For cabins with balconies, the listing gives approximately 214 to 222 square feet including the balcony, or about 19.9 to 20.6 square meters. Another balcony category is listed at around 323 square feet, or about 30 square meters. Since these figures include the balcony area, they cannot be directly compared with an interior space of the same size.

For larger accommodations, Princess lists approximately 460 to 932 square feet including the balcony, equivalent to about 42.7 to 86.6 square meters. This broad range shows that floor area can vary considerably even within the larger categories.

Family Suite

As a special option for families, Princess describes a mini-suite connected to an interior cabin by a shared sitting area. Together, the connected spaces offer two bathrooms, one with a bathtub and the other with a walk-in shower. According to the cruise line, the suite can accommodate up to eight people. This layout differs from that of a single large cabin: the shared sitting area connects two cabin spaces, while the two bathrooms can make it easier for a larger group to get ready.

Ship size

The Grand Princess is 949 feet long, or about 289.3 meters. For additional guidance on weighing the itinerary and duration of a departure, see the overview of ocean cruises.