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Grand Princess
12 Night Canary Islands
London Return

Ship: Grand Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Departures:  22 October 2012
Duration: 12 Nights
Ports: London, Southampton, Lisbon, Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Arrecife, Madeira, Funchal, Vigo, London
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

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Ports

London

London is an enormous cosmopolitan city, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Stretching for more than 30 miles on either side of the River Thames, it is Europe's largest city, with a diverse population of about eight million. Southampton is one of several port cities and a gateway to London.

Country - England
Distance from port to City - 100kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge

Southampton

London is one of the world's most visited cities and a major tourist hub for many European journeys. London has the greatest concentration of tourist attractions in Britain with Westminster Abbey, Regent Street, Picadilly and the British Parliament as well as the nightlife and shopping to last a lifetime. A definate must see for anyone who is visiting Europe

Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 110kms
Distance from port to Airport - 135kms
Currency - UK Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament

Lisbon

With over twenty centuries of history, this beautiful city boasts tile covered building façades and narrow Medieval streets, most of which still remain today. The port's strategic location brought about Portugal's great wave of exploration during the 15th century. Trade routes from the east brought rich and varied spices, textiles and foreign influences.

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
St Jorge Castle, Praca do Comercio, Gulbenkian Museum

Gran Canaria



Country -  Canary Islands
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 10kms
Currency -

Places of Interest

Santa Cruz

Tenerife is probably one of the last European paradise isles. It offers lush forests, exotic fauna and flora, deserts, mountains, volcanos, sometimes snow, incredibly beautiful coastlines and spectacular beaches.

Country - Canary Islands
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distancefrom Port to Airport - 11kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Pyramids of Guimar, Teide National Park, Loro Park Zoo, Beaches, Anaga Mountains

Madeira

Known for its sunny year-round climate, luxury resorts, and Madeira wine, this lush, mountainous archipelago includes the two inhabited islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, which lie approximately 540 miles southwest of Lisbon.

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 14kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Funchal, Madeira Wine Museum

Funchal

The town and port of Funchal is the main town of the island of Madeira. The port is architecturally pleasing with the added attraction of its decorative paved streets. Visitors to the island are usually smitten by the impressive rugged beauty of its peaks in comparision to the lush semi-tropical vegetation around the coastline

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distancefrom Port  to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Adegas de Sao Francisco wine makers, Convent de Santa Clara, Botanic Gardens

Vigo

Located in the southwest corner of Spain known as Galacia, the densely populated city of Vigo receives more sunshine and less rainfall than the entire area's annual average. Ancient Romans enjoyed the mild climate and established the surrounding region as a bathing resort. Today, this coastal port city abounds with gardens, pinewoods and wild flowers in all seasons, and the inhabitants' Celtic roots are marked by folk legends and bagpipe celebrations.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 390kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Santiago de Compostela, El Castro, Calle Real

 

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Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises

About Princess Cruises

From its modest beginnings in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, Princess has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than a million passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line.

The most recognized cruise line in the world was catapulted to stardom in 1977 when Pacific Princess was cast in a starring role on a new television show called The Love Boat. The weekly series, which introduced millions of viewers to the still-new concept of a sea-going vacation, was an instant hit and both the company name and its "seawitch" logo have remained synonymous with cruising ever since.

Princess' modern fleet has grown considerably in recent years to include Caribbean Princess (2004), Coral Princess (2003), Crown Princess (2005) Dawn Princess (1997), Diamond Princess (2004), Emerald Princess (2007), Island Princess (2003), Pacific Princess (1999), Royal Princess (2001), Golden Princess (2001), Grand Princess (1998), Sapphire Princess (2004),Sea Princess (2007), Star Princess (2002), Sun Princess (1995) and Ocean Princess (1999).

Personal Choice Cruising®
Building on past success, Princess is continually evolving to meet the needs of the today's vacationer. In the mid-1990s the company pioneered the concept of putting passengers in control of their own cruise experience with the introduction of its Sun-class ships. These revolutionary vessels gave passengers the freedom to choose from a wide range of flexible onboard facilities, amenities and services in order to create a personal vacation experience that takes the regimentation out of the cruise experience and suits each passenger's own needs and preferences.

Today, the line's signature emphasis on Personal Choice Cruising is apparent across the fleet, with each vessel offering its own unique version on a host of multiple dining options and locations; flexible and varied entertainment selections; renowned customer service; and a full complement of onboard activities including a variety of ScholarShip@Sea® enrichment classes featuring computer training, ceramics, culinary arts, finance and photography. Often copied but never duplicated, the Princess concept of cruise vacation customization has since been adopted as the touchstone of new ship design for the entire cruise industry.

Affordable Luxury and an Abundance of Balconies
In addition to incorporating a wide range of choices, vessels in the Princess fleet are specifically designed to provide the ultimate in affordable luxury, with an emphasis on "big ship choice with small ship feel." No matter the size of the ship, public spaces are designed to feel intimate and are decorated in a contemporary style, allowing passengers to enjoy themselves in an informal, relaxed onboard atmosphere that mirrors today's lifestyles. The company has also long been the leader in building ships specifically designed to accommodate an extensive number of the most sought-after shipboard luxury -- the private balcony. In the mid-1980s Princess pioneered the concept of the affordable veranda, once an exclusive feature incorporated in only the most expensive suites. Today, Princess' fleet offers one of the highest percentages of balcony cabins in the industry, across all cabin categories. The physical design and décor of the ships, coupled with Princess' hallmark service excellence, creates an onboard atmosphere of relaxed luxury in which passengers can enjoy their perfect vacation experience.

Worldwide Destinations
Princess' philosophy of choice is also reflected in its sailing schedule. Offering voyages to more worldwide cruise destinations than any other major line, Princess has more than 150 itineraries ranging from seven to 72 days. The line sails to all seven continents and calls at nearly 260 ports around the world. Princess passengers can enhance their cruise experience through the Adventures Ashore program featuring more than 1,500 in-port excursions worldwide, and the company's expanding cruisetour offerings enable passengers to combine their cruise with a full land tour. Destinations on all seven continents include the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Europe, Mexican Riviera, South America, Australia/New Zealand, South Pacific, Hawaii, Tahiti/French Polynesia, Asia, India, Africa, Holy Land, Canada/New England and Antarctica.

Having led the way in Gulf of Alaska cruising, Princess maintains a strong presence in Alaska. Through its Seattle-based Princess Tours division, the company operates a wide variety of spectacular land and sea experiences in the majestic "Land of the Midnight Sun." The largest cruise and tour operator in the state, Princess operates six cruise ships, five riverside wilderness lodges, luxury Midnight Sun Express Ultra Dome rail cars, and a fleet of deluxe motor coaches; allowing cruise passengers to connect seamlessly to a landside tour and experience several distinctly unique facets of the Alaska wilderness in a single trip.

 

Ship info

Grand Princess

Grand Princess is a consummate host at sea, rivaling the most luxurious resorts on land. Included among the myriad of features are the Lotus Spa, Movies Under the Stars, more than 700 balcony staterooms and an entire deck of Mini-Suites, as well as dozens of dining and entertainment options.

Dining

  • Botticelli Dining Room (Traditional Fixed Seat)
  • Da Vinci Dining Room (Traditional Anytime)
  • Michelangelo Dining Room (Traditional Anytime)
  • Sabatini?s (Speciality Italian)
  • Sterling Steakhouse (Specialty Steakhouse)
  • Horizon Court (24 hour dining)
  • Wine and caviar bar (Casual)
  • Lobby Bar and Patisserie (Casual)
  • Poseidon's Pizzeria (Casual)
  • Ice Cream Bar
  • Trident Grill (Burgers & Hot Dogs)
  • 24-hour complimentary room service

Entertainment

  • Princess Theatre
  • Vista Show Lounge
  • Movie Under the Stars
  • Atlantis Casino
  • Explorer's Lounge
  • Skywalkers Nightclub
  • Wheelhouse Bar
  • Promenade Lounge and Bar
  • Snooker's Cigar Bar
  • Bacchus Bar

Onboard Activities

  • Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
  • Neptune's Reef and Pool (Plus 2 hot tubs)
  • Terrace Pool
  • Oasis Bar & Hot Tubs
  • Gymnasium and Fitness Area
  • Nine Hole putting course
  • Virtual Golf Similators
  • Centre Court (Basketball)
  • Shuffleboard
  • Jogging Track
  • Libary and Writing Room
  • ScholarShip at Sea (onboard learning centres)
  • 24 Hour Internet
  • Heart & Minds Wedding Chapel
  • Duty Free
  • Conference Centre

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
  108,806 Tonnes
Star Rating
  4 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Large/Resort
Entered Service   May 1998
Registry   Bermuda
Former Name   N/A
Length   290 metres
Beam   36 metres
Draft   8 Metres
Propulsion/Propellers   diesel-electric (42,000kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   24
Passenger Capacity (twin)
  2,600
Crew   1,100
Nationality of Officers   British/Italian
Nationality of Crew   International
Total Cabins   1,300
Total Inside cabins   372
Total Outside cabins   928
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   710
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   28
Passenger Decks   13
Cabin Electricity
  110v & 220v
Elevators   14
Self-Service Laundry
  Yes
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   US Dollar

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