The Grand Princess cruise is one of the finest luxury cruise holiday experiences available in the world. The liner itself is the flagship of the prestigious Princess Cruises company, and was recently refurbished even more extensively to maximise passenger comfort and enjoyment.

It is of course difficult to capture what it is about the Grand Princess cruise that makes it so special to the thousands of delighted passengers who sail with the Grand Princess each year; but the following incredible four facts clearly speak for themselves.

The first point to note about the Grand Princess cruise ship is its sheer size. At a length of 951 feet and with 17 decks, it was – when completed in 1998 – the largest, and most expensive, passenger ship that had ever been built.

This leads on to the second fact: on a Grand Princess cruise, dining facilities are so extensive that guests have a choice of freshly prepared first-class fare not only at set banquets but also from a choice of quality restaurants across the ship with flexible serving times, including a 24-hour dining area.

Thirdly, the Grand Princess cruise ship enjoys not just one pool and one Jacuzzi-style tub, but several throughout the ship; from fun pools for all the family to an adults-only luxury area – The Oasis; as well as a bar pool, a pool on the terrace, and even a fitness wave pool.

Finally, the on-board programme of entertainment and activities not only includes the best sporting facilities one would expect of a luxury cruise ship – including a tennis court, a golf putting course, and a fitness centre; but also educational classes in a wide range of academic and practical subjects.

For the more leisurely, there is also a truly impressive collection of duty-free shops featuring illustrious designer names including Lladro, Calvin Klein, Estee Lauder, and Fossil.