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19 Night - Tropical Highlights - Tour 2A
Starting in Sydney AU, Cairns, Australia, Sydney AU, Auckland, New Zealand, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Tauranga, New Zealand, Picton, New Zealand, Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand, Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising), Sydney AU

21 Night - Southern Australia - Tour 1A
Starting in Melbourne, Australia, Adelaide, Australia, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Australia, Sydney AU, Auckland, New Zealand, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Tauranga, New Zealand, Picton, New Zealand, Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand, Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising), Sydney AU


The Ship. Built in 1998 and refurbished in May of 2011, the Grand Princess gives its name to Princess' Grand class of cruise ships. She weighs approximately 108,000 tons, and accommodates about 2,600 passengers. Though a large ship, her careful design gives guests her an intimate feel. Pastel tones and glamorous touches including soaring staircases and marble floors set a tone of elegance.

Dining. The ship features a number of dining options. There are three main dining rooms serving the same high-quality menu and exceptional service that Princess is known for. Boticelli is the traditional cruise dining room, with assigned tablemates and dining times. The two elegant "personal choice" dining rooms are the DaVinci and Michelangelo, with times and tables assigned on the fly. The Lido Deck restaurants serve buffets, pizza, and other options. The Piazza is open 24 hours, serving toasted sandwiches on fresh-baked bread. Two reservations-only alternative dining options are available for an additional fee. The Crown Grill is an upscale seafood and steakhouse venue, and Sabatini's serves high-end Italian cuisine. (Be sure to reserve these options early, as they fill up very quickly). Complimentary 24 hour room service is also available.

Daytime Activities. Water activities aboard the Grand Princess include four pools (including one indoor pool) plus a children's water area. A large variety of events including team trivia and high tea are available each day. Duty-free shopping is available onboard, as are other entertaining activities and get-togethers throughout the day. In addition to an Internet cafe, WI-FI is available throughout the ship. The 300-square-foot outdoor LED screens show movies and events about a half dozen times each day. (Guests can even watch movies while in the pools). For a slower pace, adults can escape the rush and relax in the Sanctuary, and an adults-only sun deck.

Spa and Fitness. The full-service onboard Lotus Spa and salon provides a variety of relaxing treatments and therapies. The spa's signature treatment is the Exotic Lime & Ginger Salt Glow with Massage. Warm oil is dripped luxuriously all over your body before Lime and Ginger Salt Glow is applied, followed by Exotic Island Flower Body Lotion, leaving After rinsing away the salts, the treatment concludes with a Deep Tissue Muscle Massage. An outdoor sport court and jogging track are supplemented by a fully-equipped gym that offers weight and cardio equipment as well as fitness classes.

Nighttime Entertainment. Nightlife abounds in the Grand Princess' bars and dance clubs. Two theaters present Broadway-style revues featuring the ship's talented cast of singers and dancers, and a large casino offers a variety of games when the ship is at sea. Poker games and tournaments are also staged throughout each voyage.

Kids. The Grand Princess has dedicated Youth Centers and Teen Lounges. In "Princess Pelicans" (ages 3-7), kids are entertained with a variety of activities including Kindermusik at Sea, kids-only dance parties, movies and cartoons, ice Cream and pizza parties, t-shirt coloring, pajama parties, and art projects. Kids 8-12 will enjoy "Shockwaves", which include kids-only dinners, dance parties, movies, video games, scavenger hunts, karaoke and talent shows, sports tournaments, California Science Center workshops, Jr.CHEF@Sea, and Klutz projects. The teens-only exclusive Lounges are for passengers ages 13-17 include PS2/PS3 and Wii games, the latest movies, music, and foosball tables. Events include teens-only dance parties. late-night movies, sports tournaments, Casino Night, talent shows, formal dinners, mocktail competitions, DJ workshops, teen makeovers and hip hop dance classes.