Princess Cruises has taken delivery of Sun Princess, an entirely new ship platform designed by Fincantieri exclusively for the Princess brand.
The lines says the ship needs to remain in the shipyard to allow for additional technical work to be completed, resulting in the cancellation of the February 18 voyage. Sun Princess now will make its maiden voyage on February 28 from Rome. It’s the second delay for the ship, which was originally scheduled to begin sailing on February 8.
Princess Cruises' largest casino debuting on new Sun Princess. (Photo Credit: Princess Cruises Media)
It’s not unusual for a new ship to be delayed, especially when it is the first of a new ship class. The 175,500-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess is described by the line as “the most impressive luxurious and stunning Love Boat ever created, offering an array of exciting new entertainment and activities, as well as sensational staterooms and suites across a broad spectrum of categories.”
Rendering of the Princess Arena, the new theater area onboard the Sun Princess. (photo via Princess Cruises) (Photo Credit: (photo via Princess Cruises))
Sun Princess is equipped with the most balconies on any Princess ship. A design highlight is the Dome, a “transformational” entertainment venue inspired by the terraces of Santorini. The Arena! Is described as the most technologically advanced Princess Theater design.
Guests who were booked on the February 18 voyage will receive a full refund of the cruise fare along with any additional onboard services that were pre-purchased, as well as a 50% future cruise credit (FCC) that can be used on a future Princess voyage. The FCC must be booked by November 30, 2024 and sailed by December 31, 2025.
Aerial view of the outdoor pools on the top deck of the Sun Princess.
The cruise brand is also offering financial reimbursement for select travel costs for guests who have already arrived ahead of their sailing and for guests who have not yet started their travel certain changes fees related to flights.
Princess is protecting travel agent commissions for impacted clients.
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