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LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 15,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today revealed
a stunning new and bespoke ship platform that is the brand's
largest ship ever that will accommodate over 4,000 guests.
The new Sun Princess 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.
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 personalized experiences at 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.
"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," said John Padgett, Princess
Cruises president. "A show-stopping, first-of-its-kind Dome on the
top deck and suspended glass Piazza in the center of Sun Princess
offer innovative designs showcasing expansive ocean views for
incredible opportunities to connect with the sea."
A first-glimpse video featuring renderings of Sun Princess can
be found here, and images can be found here.
The cruise line also announced that 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.
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. The line'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 center
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 favorites like Crooners Bar and Alfredo's
Pizzeria.
The other stand-out structure onboard Sun Princess is The
Dome. Inspired by the terraces of Santorini, it is a
multi-level covered deck and 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 vacations.
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, an extra-large outdoor lounge space. These premium
accommodations also include access to the Reserve Collection
Restaurant.
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.
The inaugural season for Sun Princess begins in early 2024 with
Mediterranean itineraries. The ship's first three voyages will go
on sale at 3pm eastern on Friday,
September 16.
This is the third ship to be honored 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 the cruise line's
first 24-hour cafe.
More details about Sun Princess, including additional dining
details, entertainment and onboard features, will be unveiled over
the coming months. Ship information can be found at
www.princess.com.
A second, next-generation Sphere class ship is also on order,
slated to be delivered by Fincantieri in spring 2025.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at
http://www.princess.com/.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the
world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 15 modern cruise ships, carrying millions of
guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe, including
the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. A team of professional
destination experts have curated 170 itineraries, ranging in length
from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously
recognized as "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries." In 2017 Princess
Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation,
introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by
the Medallion device, the vacation industry's most advanced
wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on
a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the
fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation, giving guests
more time to do the things they love most. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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