The Grand class is a class of cruise ships. Ships in the class are operated by the cruise lines Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises and P&O Cruises Australia. The class consists of several series (subclasses) of sister ships, most of which were built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone and Trieste, northern Italy. The first vessel of the original Grand class, Grand Princess, entered service in 1998.
Grand Princess, the first ship in the class.
Image: Grand Princess Leghorn
Image: Golden Princess tendering in Cabo San Lucas
Image: Star Princess
Princess Cruises is an American cruise line owned by Carnival Corporation & plc. The company is incorporated in Bermuda and its headquarters are in Santa Clarita, California. As of 2021, it is the second largest cruise line by net revenue. It was previously a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises. The line has 15 ships cruising global itineraries that are marketed to both American and international passengers.
Princess Cruises headquarters in Santa Clarita
Pacific Princess (pictured in 1987) was purchased in 1974.
The 1984-built Royal Princess (pictured in 1987) was Princess's first purpose-built ship.
The 1990-built Regal Princess (pictured in 2007) was originally ordered for Sitmar Cruises.
