GRAND PRINCESS

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Febr. 9-2011The most significant transformation ever of a Princess Cruises ship will occur this spring aboard Grand Princess.  During a 24-day makeover the ship, which was the prototype for the line’s “Grand Class” vessels, will undergo a remarkable renovation to receive many of Princess’ trademark features introduced since the ship’s 1998 debut. Replacing its iconic Skywalker Nightclub, which has given the ship its distinctive profile.This change will significantly improve the operational performance of the ship, including greater fuel efficiency.

Owner: P&O - PRINCESS - USA  member of Carnival Corp.& Plc.

Entered service: 1998 – Refit: 2011 - Gross tonnage: 107.517 - Pass. lower beds: 2600 - All berths: 3100 - Passenger decks: 13 -Length: 289,51  m. - Beam: 36 m. - Drive: diesel/electric: - 6 diesel engines make Sulzer-Grandi Motori type 16ZAV40/S - installed power total 63.360 kW. - Propulsion: 2 Siemens electric motors conventional traction with 2 fixed pitch propellers power 21.000 kW. each.-  Max.Speed 22 knots - Built: Fincantieri - Italy - Yard no.5956  - Refit: Grand Bahama Shipyard - Flag: Bermuda - Classification: LR.

Original Sisterships: Golden Princess - Star Princess

 Passenger Space Ratio at all berths 35.09
   All images below after transformation

                        


   Images below before transformation


Disco located in spoiler removed after transformation

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