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July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Grand Princess Alaska Cruise – Day 1: Boarding, Sail Away & First Impressions 🚢🌄

If you’ve ever dreamed of cruising to Alaska, our Day 1 aboard the Grand Princess by Princess Cruises is a great way to see what the experience is really like! In our latest video, we bring you along as we kick off our 7-night round-trip adventure from Vancouver, BC.

We start our journey by taking the SkyTrain to Canada Place where we board the Grand Princess. Once onboard, we explore the ship, tour our obstructed Oceanview cabin E224, and soak in the excitement of embarkation day. One of the most memorable moments is our scenic sail away from Vancouver, cruising under the Lions Gate Bridge and past Stanley Park with stunning coastal views.

In the evening, we enjoy dinner at Botticelli’s Dining Room and take in a live performance at the Princess Theater. It’s the perfect start to our cruise as we head toward the glaciers and natural beauty of Alaska. Day 2 brings a relaxing sea day as we sail north.

📺 Watch the full Day 1 video here:
👉 https://youtu.be/o16kwDSP-UI

If you’re curious about the Grand Princess or planning your own Alaska cruise, this video gives you an honest look at the embarkation experience, ship atmosphere, and more. Follow along with us each day as we document our full cruise journey!

🛳️ Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
📍 Ship: Grand Princess
📍 Cabin: E224 – Obstructed Oceanview, Deck 8
📍 Itinerary: 7-night Alaska cruise from Vancouver

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July 18, 2025July 22, 2025

Grand Princess Obstructed Oceanview Cabin Tour – E224 on Deck 8 (What to Expect)

If you’re planning a cruise on the Grand Princess and considering an Obstructed Oceanview Cabin, you might be wondering exactly what you’re signing up for. We recently returned from a 7-night round-trip Alaska cruise from Vancouver aboard the Grand Princess and stayed in Cabin E224, located on Deck 8. In our latest video, we give you a full walkthrough of the cabin so you can see it for yourself before you book.

🎥 Watch the full cabin tour here:
👉 Grand Princess Obstructed Oceanview Cabin Tour – E224

Our video covers the cabin layout, storage space, bathroom, TV, and most importantly — the window view. While labeled “obstructed,” we were pleasantly surprised by how much ocean we could actually see. This could be a great budget-friendly option if you want some natural light and a glimpse of the sea without paying for a full oceanview or balcony cabin.

We also show the power outlet setup (for those of you bringing tech gear), and talk about the overall condition of the room. The Grand Princess is an older ship, but we found the cabin clean and comfortable for our week-long journey through Alaska.

If you’re on the fence about booking an obstructed cabin, this video will help you decide if it’s the right fit for your cruise. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Alaska cruise tips, cabin tours, and vlogs from our Grand Princess adventure!

🛳️ Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
📍 Ship: Grand Princess
📍 Cabin: E224 – Obstructed Oceanview, Deck 8
📍 Itinerary: 7-night Alaska cruise from Vancouver

Enjoy the tour and happy cruising! 😊

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July 15, 2025July 19, 2025

10 Fears and Questions We Had Before Our Grand Princess Alaska Cruise (Answered) 🚢❄️

Planning an Alaska cruise can be exciting, but it also comes with plenty of unknowns, especially if you’re sailing on a ship for the first time. Before we boarded the Grand Princess by Princess Cruises for our 7-night round-trip Alaska cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia, we had quite a few questions and concerns.

We weren’t sure what to expect from an older ship like the Grand Princess. Our cabin was an obstructed Oceanview stateroom (E224) and we didn’t know if we’d be able to see the ocean at all. We had questions about the number of power outlets, the food options outside of the buffet and dining room, whether the pools and hot tubs would be warm enough, and even if we’d be able to get into our cabin early on embarkation day.

There were also rumors online about plumbing issues, and we received an unexpected email from Princess Cruises before our trip offering us the chance to switch sailings in exchange for onboard credit, which definitely raised some concerns about whether the ship was overbooked or if something was wrong with our room.

To help others who might be wondering the same things, we created a video that answers all of these questions based on our own experience aboard the Grand Princess.

🎥 Watch the full video here:
👉 10 Fears & Questions Before Our Grand Princess Alaska Cruise (Answered)

If you’re booked on the Grand Princess or considering an Alaska cruise with Princess, this video offers a first-hand look at what you can expect, from food and entertainment to stateroom details and embarkation tips.

We’ll also be sharing more from this sailing including a full cabin tour, ship tours, daily vlogs, and plenty of cruise tips, so stay tuned for more.

Thanks for reading and happy cruising! ⚓🌲

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January 17, 2019January 22, 2019

Amazing day in Cabo!

While cruising the Mexican Riviera on the Carnival Splendor we visited the port of call Cabo San Lucas Mexico. We decided to do our own shore excursion tour rather than booking something on the ship. After tendering into Cabo we spoke to the locals and booked a glass bottom boat tour for $15 dollars per person. This excursion included a tour of the Arch of Cabo, Divorce Beach, Sea Lions, Caves, Pelican Beach, Cliff Jumping and Scuba Diving / Snorkeling areas. We were also dropped off at Lovers Beach for a couple of hours and then picked up by our water taxi glass bottom boat.