Introducing the newest member of the Princess Cruises fleet – Sun Princess. Sun Princess is a bespoke next-generation ship different from all the other Princess ships, the ship is the cruise line’s largest ship that will accommodate over 4,000 guests.
About Sun Princess
The new Princess Cruises‘ Sun Princess ship boasts stunning views, expansive venues, innovative entertainment venues, multi-story dining rooms, and next-level stateroom accommodations while remaining true to the smooth clean lines and design aesthetics inspired by the Seawitch icon and popularized in the original “Love Boat” TV series and returning the venerable “Sun Princess” name back into operation.
“Sun Princess is a new and bespoke ship platform, designed to simultaneously embrace Princess heritage while boldly pressing into the future with iconic, elegant and pure lines unique to our brand, a show-stopping, first-of-its-kind Dome on the top deck and suspended glass Piazza in the centre of Sun Princess offer innovative designs showcasing expansive ocean views for incredible opportunities to connect with the sea.”
John Padgett, Princess Cruises president
Where is Sun Princess now?
Sun Princess is currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard and scheduled to debut in early 2024, the 175,500-ton vessel is the largest Princess ship ever constructed and embraces Italian heritage by featuring a next-level, brand-iconic Piazza and The Dome, a cutting-edge entertainment space inspired by the terraces of Santorini. Sun Princess will also feature the exclusive Princess Medallion that will extend Princess’s leadership position in delivering exceptional personalised experiences at an unmatched scale. Princess is unique in the ability to deliver incredible cruise ship amenities typical of the largest ships in the world while delivering personalized service found on the industry’s smallest ships.
Where will Sun Princess sail to and what will her first voyages be?
Sun Princess will sail an inaugural spring/summer season of Mediterranean cruises followed by Western and Eastern Caribbean voyages out of Port Everglades, Florida in the fall of 2024. The first three grand Mediterranean voyages that Sun Princess will set sail on are the following:
- 10 nights Inaugural Grand Mediterranean sailing on 8 February 2024 from Barcelona to Rome with stops in Mallorca, Sicily, Athens, Kusadasi, Santorini and Naples
- 10 nights Grand Mediterranean sailing on 18 February 2024 roundtrip Rome with stops in Sicily, Corfu, Santorini, Kusadasi, Athens, and Naples
- 10 nights Grand Mediterranean sailing 28 February 2024 from Rome to Barcelona with stops in Naples, Santorini, Kusadasi, Athens, Sicily, and Mallorca
Be the first to book on one of the first three grand voyages onboard Sun Princess here.
Innovative Guest Experience
Infused with light, the ship connects guests with dynamic views of the world and innovative experiences, from service to food to entertainment. Sun Princess’s Piazza spans three stories, forming an iconic architectural feature offering guests an outward-looking suspended space with comfortable seating and areas to enjoy the ocean views in every direction. An impressive LED screen is also showcased in the centre of the Piazza that can be moved and configured to deliver live entertainment programming. Adjacent to the Piazza Atrium will be a new coffee shop, Coffee Currents, Bellini’s Cocktail Bar, along with Princess favourites like Crooners Bar and Alfredo’s Pizzeria.
The other stand-out structure onboard Sun Princess and the first of its kind for Princess Cruises is The Dome. Inspired by the terraces of Santorini, it is a multi-level covered deck and the first-of-its-kind true glass-enclosed dome ever constructed on a cruise ship. During the day, the Dome features an indoor/outdoor pool, and unique water feature, in a comfortable and relaxed space. At night, the pool becomes a stage, and the Dome completely transforms into an entertainment venue with a South Beach vibe, state-of-the-art lighting effects, and the ability to deliver stunning aerial performances. The ship’s overall interior design embraces the outside and celebrates the romance of the sea, offering outward views from morning until night. With brighter and lighter décor and finishes, Sun Princess delivers more memorable vantage points to take in the stunning destinations and ocean vistas guests want to experience on Princess cruise holidays.
Newly Appointed Suites and Staterooms
With 2,157 total staterooms, including 50 suites and 100 connecting rooms, the 21-deck Sun Princess features more outdoor balcony space and all balcony accommodations feature an in-room sofa.
Also launching exclusively on Sun Princess will be a new level of suite accommodations, the Signature Collection. In addition to premium stateroom amenities, Signature Collection suites include access to the Signature Restaurant, Signature Lounge, and Signature Sun Deck, a private area of the Sanctuary.
With Sun Princess, Club Class accommodations onboard this ship, and all Princess ships will now be called Reserve Collection, which are the best-located mini suite staterooms. Within the Reserve Collection will be Reserve Collection Cabana rooms, resort-style staterooms that offer a balcony and private cabana, and extra-large outdoor lounge space. These premium accommodations will also include access to the Reserve Collection Restaurant.
How will the ship be sustainable?
In addition to the ship’s stunning design are the sustainable elements being engineered in the vessel. Sun Princess is part of Carnival Corporation’s green cruising focus and is one of 11 new ships in the corporate fleet powered by LNG fuel technology.
This is the third ship to be honoured with the Sun Princess name, adding to the legacy of the first ship sailing from 1974 to 1988 and the second ship sailing from 1995 to 2020. At that time, she had the largest number of balcony cabins and Princess cruises’ first 24-hour cafe.
