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Itinerary
The Star Princess sails Caribbean, Europe and Canada/New England itineraries
CDC Ratings
2009 Rating 97 (June)
2010 Rating 99 (Jul)
2011 Rating 99 (Jan)
2011 Rating 97 (May)
2011 Rating 98 (Oct)
2012 Rating 98 (Apr)
2013 Rating 81 (Feb)
Deck Plan
Sky Deck 17
Skywalkers, Sports Court
Sport Deck 16
Deck Chess Set, Golf Simulators, Hot Tub, Princess Links, Splash Pool, The Oasis, The Sanctuary, Shuffleboard
Sun Deck 15
Fitness Center, Lap Pool, Spa, Movies Under the Stars, Sea Breeze Bar, Teen Center, The Conservatory, Youth Center
Lido Deck 14
Calypso Bar and Pool, Horizon Court, Horizon Terrace, Neptune Reef Pool, Outrigger Bar, Pizzeria, Ice Cream Bar, Mermaid's Tail Bar, Trident Grill
Aloha Deck 12
Passenger Staterooms and the Terrace Pool (aft)
Baja Deck11
Passenger Staterooms
Caribe Deck 10
Passenger Staterooms
Dolphin Deck 9
Passenger Staterooms
Emerald Deck 8
Passenger staterooms
Promenade Deck 7
Princess Theater (upper level), Promenade Lounge, Crown Grill, Explorer's Lounge, Photo Gallery, Chapel, Sabatini's
Fiesta Deck 6
Princess Theater, Grand Casino, Shooter's Bar, Video Arcade, Portofino Restaurant, Calypso Cove, Video Arcade
Plaza Deck 5
Fine Arts Gallery, Piazza, International Cafe, Internet Cafe, Capri Restaurant, Vines
Gala Deck 4
Medical Center
Adult's Only
Sanctuary
Plush, outdoor spa-inspired setting, complete with massage cabanas, signature beverages, light meals, attentive service and personal entertainment. Half-day passes for The Sanctuary are available for $10 per person, for 8 am to 12:30 pm or 1 pm to 5 pm.
The Sanctuary features two outdoor private cabanas where guests can also take advantage of the exclusive Lotus Spa Services at The Sanctuary. (additional fee).
* Prices subject to change - updated Nov 2011.
Kids Only
Princess Pelicans
Ages 3-12
Kids-only dance parties, movies and cartoons, ice cream and pizza parties, t-shirt coloring, pajama parties, fun fairs, and art projects.
Shockwaves
Ages 8-12
Kids-only dinners, dance parties, movies, video games, scavenger hunts, karaoke and talent shows, sports tournaments , California Science Center workshops, Jr. CHEF @Sea, Klutz®projects, and theme nights.
Remix Teen Lounge
Ages 13-17
Teens-only dance parties, late-night movies, sports tournaments, casino night, talent shows, formal dinners, DJ workshops, PlayStation® and Wii® equipment, foosball tables and more.
No signing in or out of the club required.
Golden Princess
The Golden Princess is the second of the Grand Class of ships featuring three dining rooms; four pools - including one swim-against-the current pool; nine-hole putting course and golf simulator; wedding chapel; sports bar; wrap-around promenade deck, sports court and jogging track, full-service spa with ocean-view gym and more.
The Golden Princess emerged from an extensive drydock in May of 2009 with many new features including: Adult's Only Sanctuary; new 300-square-foot Movies Under the Stars poolside LED Screen; new Crown Grill Restaurant; two new specialty restaurants located at the Piazza; brand-new relocated casino on Promenade deck; new sports court; new Internet café and library, a refurbished fitness center; and new flat screen televisions in passenger staterooms.
Specifications
Ship Class: Grand
Launched: 2001
Refurbished: 2009
GRT: 109,000
Length: 951
Draft: 26
Speed: 21 Knots
Passengers: 2.600
Golden Princess Bridge Cam and Wedding Cam
Accommodations
Standard Stateroom Amenities
Fresh fruit (by request), evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow, complimentary shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, Waffle weave cloth bathrobes (available upon request from your stateroom steward), bottles of liquor and stateroom bar packages available for purchase at non-duty-free prices through room service or from designated bar locations, private safe and refrigerator, 110-volt, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings, and electric hair dryer.
Mini-suites
In addition to standard amenities, mini-suite passengers receive a welcome glass of champagne, two televisions, a sitting area and a spacious closet.
Suite Amenities:
In addition to standard amenities, suite passengers receive a DVD/CD player and free access to a DVD library, complimentary web access in the Internet Café, laundry and dry cleaning, use of the Lotus Spa® Thermal Suite (select ships), one-time free mini-bar setup and use of the Disembarkation Lounge.
Stateroom sizes
| Inside | 160 | Sq. ft. |
| Outside | 165-210 | Sq. ft. |
| Balcony | 215-255 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
| Suite | 324-1314 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Food Venues
Main Dining Rooms
The Botticelli Dining Room offers fixed seating and the Michelangelo Dining Room and Da Vinci Dining Room offer anytime dining.
Horizon Court
At the forefront of 24-hour dining, the Horizon Court offers a round-the-clock venue for buffet meals or snacks.
In addition, the restaurant operates a late-night bistro with a set menu and sit-down service from 10 pm to 4 am.
Trident Grill
Burgers, hot dogs and more at Horizon Court.
Prego’s Pizzeria
Pizza by the slice at Horizon Court.
International Café
The Piazza Atrium features the International Café for pastries, grilled panini sandwiches, salads, fresh-baked cookies and a variety of coffee drinks.
Crown Grill
Featuring premium aged beef and fresh seafood items, the Crown Grill offers a truly special dining experience with an open, theater-style kitchen where chefs custom-prepare fresh seafood, such as lobster, scallops, clams and mussels, and cooked-to-order steaks. * $25.00 surcharge per person.
Sabatini's
With a menu specializing in Italian cuisine and premium seafood, Sabatini's offers a refined yet casual atmosphere that includes extensive personal attention from the ship's top European waiters and perhaps even a song from the pizza chef as he creates Princess' famous pies. * $20 cover charge.
Vines
Wine bar offering a selection of more than 30 wines by the glass, plus a selection of tapas and sushi, and a wine shop where passengers can purchase their favorite bottle. Located at the Atrium Piazza.
Room Service
Princess provides 24-hour room service, enabling passengers to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in the privacy of their own staterooms or enjoying the view from their balconies. In addition to the always-available room service menu, passengers can also enjoy items from the day's main menu in their staterooms, as well as special room service-only offerings.
* Prices subject to change - updated Nov 2011
Notable Rooms
Princess Theater
Main showroom
Explorer's Lounge
Featuring nightclub-style performances.
Grand Casino
Slots, cards, roulette and more.
Shooter's
Cigar Bar and one of the designated smoking areas on the ship.
Sea Breeze Bar
Outdoor bar located on Sun Deck.
Outdoor Features
Movies Under the Stars
Poolside HD theater. Movies and more.
Calypso Pool and Neptune's Pool
Main pool area on Lido Deck.
Sports Deck
The Oasis Deck Area features a bar, 2 hot tubs, deck chess set and shuffleboard (aft).
Terrace Pool
Intimate pool area and sun deck space located on Riviera Deck (aft).
Lotus Pool and Lotus Spa
Located on Sun Deck (forward).
The Sanctuary
Adult's only area located on Sports Deck 16.
