This unprecedented telemedicine program links the ship's medical staff directly to the emergency department at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles to assist with diagnosis or treatment in emergency medical situations. The vessel has two separate engine rooms, and cooling systems are split into two separate circuits with pumps and coolers in separate spaces. In addition, power supplies are duplicated and all systems are fully integrated. In addition to the first wedding chapel, Grand Princess is also the first ship to include an onboard flower shop. The resident florist provides flowers for weddings, plus maintains the ship's plants and floral decorations, and provides special arrangements for suite amenities and special occasions.
Passengers can purchase flowers directly from the florist's carts or order via room service.
It is the first and only megaliner to offer a European itinerary, illustrating the growing popularity of this destination. The world's largest cruise ship offers something for everyone. Grand Princess balconies are some of the most spacious and open in the industry because they are built out from the superstructure of the ship rather than being cut into it. Passengers in suites and mini-suites have trained butlers to attend to details large and small, such as posting mail, polishing golf clubs, pressing clothes, booking shore excursions and serving afternoon tea on the balcony. On Grand Princess, if golfers want to practice a shot on a real course, they can head to the nine-hole putting green.