Free morning and then we are taken to board our floating resort, Grand Princess, sailing at 4:00 p.m. With an atmosphere of comfortable elegance, tantalizing dining options and dazzling entertainment, your stay on board Grand Princess will be anything but ordinary. Relax at The Sanctuary, a tranquil haven reserved for adults, enjoy Movies Under the Stars® poolside or experience something new with our Discovery at SEA™ enrichment programs. (B, L, D)

Included meals are noted with the  initials of Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Photo: San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Perfectly located near SoMa and Union Square.

DINING Passionate about our culinary craft, we’re committed to serving you mouthwatering, handcrafted dishes made from scratch throughout your voyage. Be sure to join us at one of our award-winning specialty restaurants to celebrate your next birthday, anniversary or milestone and enjoy tantalizing specialties.

Crafted by Curtis Stone dishes • Chef’s Table Experience† • Chocolate Journeys • Alfredo’s Pizzeria • Sabatini’s (Italian specialty restaurant)† • Crown Grill (steakhouse specialty restaurant)† • Vines (wine bar)† • International Café • Horizon Court (buffet) • Trident Grill (burgers & hot dogs)
†Extra charge (B, L, D)

Photo: Grand Princess' dining room entree

ACTIVITIES Each day, a world of exciting activities awaits, from cooking demonstrations to dance classes, trivia contests and a range of enrichment programs, including our Encounters with Discovery at SEA™ speaker series from experts who offer insights into the places you’ll visit.

Discovery at SEA™ Programs • Festivals of the World • The Piazza • Shops of Princess • Art Gallery & Auctions • Photo & Video Gallery • Platinum Photography Studio • Freshwater Pools & Hot Tubs • Sports Court (basketball, volleyball, tennis • Princess Links (putting course) (B, L, D)

Photos: make fragrant leis and learn to hula

You have never yet seen a New Year’s Eve Celebration like this one: at sea! Enjoy a choice of a variety of activities and yet this special day need not cost a penny extra. Formal or casual, exuberant or quiet.  But if there’s too much excitement, you are close to your stateroom, a home away from home aboard ship. We think it may be the most memorable time made even more fun by sharing with others from Illinois. (B, L, D)

Photo: say farewell to 2019 while cruising the south seas!

LOCAL THEME FUN ABOARD SHIP With Princess’ immersive “Aloha Spirit” program onboard, you’ll discover each island’s unique charm — and fall in love with Hawaii’s enchanting beauty. Make your own flower lei and breathe deeply! Try out hula dancing and ukulele lessons, then revel in the King Kamehameha Festival. With Princess’ Discover at Sea program you’ll get more out of your travels with engaging multimedia presentations by local destination experts, plus naturalists and specialists in their fields, who will enlighten you about the places you’ll visit.

We recommend that you explore the Hawaiian shore excursions and book something at each port. You can always change or cancel them without penalty closer to departure or once onboard ship. (B, L, D)

 Welcome to the Big Island of Hawaii—a paradise of black-sand beaches, tropical rainforest and volcanic mountains. Mauna Loa, the largest mountain on the planet, soars above the bleak lava fields of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. In the heart of the Big Island’s lush rainforest lies the remote and stunning Wai’po Valley (Valley of the Kings). Hawaii’s history matches its incomparable landscape—it is a saga of mighty Polynesian kings, sugar barons, war and treachery. At 13,796 feet above sea level, the summit of Mauna Kea is the highest point in the entire Pacific basin. Docked 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (B, L, D)

Photo: Black sand beach

The most populous of the Hawaiian Islands, bustling Oahu offers attractions for visitors of all ages. Our sailings feature a special late-night departure from Oahu, so you can spend a full day seeing the sights, then revel in Honolulu’s exciting nightlife. From iconic Waikiki Beach to the enormous Ala Moana Shopping Center to the glorious Iolani Palace and poignant Pearl Harbor memorials featuring the USS Arizona and USS Missouri, there’s certainly no shortage of things to do in “The Big Pineapple” of Hawaii! Docked from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. (B, L, D)

Photo: Waikiki Beach and Diamon Head in the background

When it comes to Kauai, good things come in small packages. Despite being the smallest of the four main islands, Kauai is home to the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” Waimea Canyon,the lush Fern Grotto framed by Wailua River, and so much more. The stunning Na Pali Coast has served as the backdrop for Hollywood blockbusters, such as Jurassic Park and King Kong. With endless emerald landscapes, Kauai truly lives up to its nickname of “The Garden Island” but was never conquered by the great warrior King Kamehameha. Docked from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (B, L, D)