Fincantieris Monfalcone shipyard delivered Grand Princess to Princess Cruises on 20 May 1998. She is 108,806 grt, 289.5 metres oa, with a 36 metre moulded beam. Twin screw, diesel electric, with an operating speed of 23 knots (24 max). Grand Princess has 1,294 cabins, with a lower berth capacit