Grand Princess
Princess Cruise Line
Grand Princess is one of Princess's 17 active ships and first entered service in 1998 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 107,517 gross tons, 949 feet in length, and 13 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 2,610 guests and approximately 1,100 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $450 million and is flagged in Bermuda.
Grand Princess
Ship Stats
Year Built
1998
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
107,517 GT
Length
949 ft
Capacity
2,610
Crew
1,100
Cost
$450 million
Decks
13
Grand Class
Grand Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Princess. The first ship introduced in this class was Grand Princess (1998), followed by Caribbean Princess (2004), Diamond Princess (2004), Sapphire Princess (2004), Crown Princess (2006), Emerald Princess (2007), and Ruby Princess (2008).
Grand Princess Ship Age
Grand Princess entered service in 1998. Across Princess's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 17 of 17 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Grand Princess
Current ship
Grand Princess Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
The Grand Princess completed a dry dock in April 2025 in Portland, Oregon. The primary focus was making the ship more accessible, adding automatic doors and ramps to various public venues. Technical work included hull cleaning and engine maintenance, while the interior received a refresh of the Horizon Court furnishings and stateroom bedding.
Grand Princess Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Princess's fleet
Grand Princess measures 949 feet (289 m) (vs Princess fleet average of 1,020 ft) and has gross tonnage of 107,517 GT (vs fleet average of 128,868 GT). It ranks 17 of 17 by length and 15 of 17 by tonnage in Princess's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Grand Princess vs Princess fleet averages
Grand Princess carries 2,610 passengers (vs Princess average of 2,986) and has 1,100 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,165). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.37:1 compared with Princess's overall 2.56:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
2,610
passengers
Crew Members
1,100
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.37 : 1
Princess Avg
2.56 : 1
Deck Plans
The Grand Princess has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 17. 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 quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Grand Princess Casino on Deck 6 of the ship.
You will find the Grand Princess buffet on Deck 14 of the ship.
The Grand Princess completed a dry dock in April 2025 in Portland, Oregon. The primary focus was making the ship more accessible, adding automatic doors and ramps to various public venues. Technical work included hull cleaning and engine maintenance, while the interior received a refresh of the Horizon Court furnishings and stateroom bedding.
The ship belongs to the Princess class of ships known as the Grand class.
The Grand Princess has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 17.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Grand Princess. The ship's capacity is 2,610. When comparing the occupancy to the average Princess passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,197 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Princess ships.
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 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
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.
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.