Explore The Grand Princess
Princess Cruise Line

The Grand Princess was built in 1998 and is among Princess's 17 ships in its fleet. The Grand Princess is included in the cruise line's Grand Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Grand Princess vs all of the other Princess ships.

Grand Princess Size

How big is the Grand Princess? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Grand Princess. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

Grand Princess Size Infographic

Grand Princess

108 k
tonnage
949 ft
length
1998
year built
1,301
cabins
3,100
passengers
1,100
crew

Grand Princess Capacity

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Grand Princess can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.

Passengers
3,100
Princess Avg: 2,986

Grand Princess Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Grand Princess is 3,100 guests. The average capacity for the 17 active ships in Princess’s fleet is 2,986 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Princess ships has a minimum of 826 guests and a maximum of 5,189 passengers.

Crew Members
1,100
Princess Avg: 1,165

Grand Princess Crew Members: Staff on the Grand Princess include 1,100 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 2.8 to 1. The average Princess ship includes 1,165 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.6 to 1.

Grand Princess Passenger and Crew Capacity

vs Princess Fleet

Grand Princess Length

How long is the Grand Princess? From end to end, the Grand Princess length equals 949 feet (289 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 17 active vessels in Princess’s fleet, measuring 989 feet (301 meters).

Feet Long
949
Princess Avg: 989

The smallest Princess ship (in terms of length) measures 949 feet (289 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,133 feet (345 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Grand Princess vs all other active Princess Cruise Line ships.

Grand Princess Length

vs Princess Fleet

Grand Princess Built Date

When was the Grand Princess Built? The Grand Princess was built in 1998 and joined the cruise line’s Grand Class.

Princess includes 17 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Princess ship is 13 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008

Year Built
1998
Princess Avg: 2011

When was the last Grand Princess Dry Dock? The Grand Princess experienced dry dock improvements in 2016.

Renovation Date
2016

Renovations include the following:  The Grand Princess experienced a refurbishment in December, 2016. The dry dock included the following updates or additions: the new Club Class Mini Suite category of cabins was added with VIP amenities and private dining area; renovation efforts to the Princess Theatre movie lounge with new LED screens; improvements to the Fitness Centre and Lotus Spa; added retail shops, new bow livery; and all staterooms received custom Princess Luxury beds.

Grand Princess Deck Plans

The Carnival Breeze has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 17.

What does the Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 11 restaurants, 12 bars, 0 shows, 32 activities, and 16 other features for your enjoyment.

Click below to access deck plans for the Grand Princess. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Princess Info

When was the Grand Princess last refurbished?

The Grand Princess experienced a refurbishment in December, 2016. The dry dock included the following updates or additions: the new Club Class Mini Suite category of cabins was added with VIP amenities and private dining area; renovation efforts to the Princess Theatre movie lounge with new LED screens; improvements to the Fitness Centre and Lotus Spa; added retail shops, new bow livery; and all staterooms received custom Princess Luxury beds.

What is the Grand Princess ship class?

The ship belongs to the Princess class of ships known as the Grand class.

What does the Grand Princess offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 11 restaurants, 12 bars, 32 activities, 0 shows and 16 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.

How many decks are on the Grand Princess?

The Grand Princess has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 17.

What is the Grand Princess capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Grand Princess. The ship's capacity is 3,100. When comparing the occupancy to the average Princess passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,242 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Princess ships.

How old is the Grand Princess?

The Grand Princess was built in 1998. Princess includes 17 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Princess ship is 13 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008

Is the Grand Princess a good ship?

Each of Princess's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Grand Princess is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.

How long is the Grand Princess?

From end to end, the Grand Princess length equals 949 feet (289 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 17 active vessels in Princess fleet, measuring 1,020 feet (311 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.