Most Impressive, Luxurious and Stunning
Love Boat Ever Created Sets Sail
ROME, Feb. 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sun is shining! A
celebration is underway as the next-level Love Boat from Princess
Cruises – Sun Princess – set sail today on the cruise ship's maiden
voyage. The new 177,882-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess is the most
impressive, luxurious and stunning Love Boat ever created and
introduces an innovative new ship platform designed exclusively for
the world's most iconic cruise brand.
A true engineering marvel, Sun Princess officially started the
inaugural cruise season on a 10-day Grand Mediterranean cruise
roundtrip from Rome, taking eager
guests to the marquee ports of Naples,
Italy; Crete, Greece;
Kusadasi, Turkey (for Ephesus);
Athens, Greece; Sicily, Italy; Mallorca, Spain; and Barcelona.
"This is an historic day as our new Sun Princess sets sail on
her inaugural voyage, and our guests get to experience our
sensational, next-level, Love Boat firsthand," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. "The
ship is a magnificent showcase of advanced design, technology and
craftsmanship, with elevated spaces and experiences all focused on
taking the Princess vacation experience to a new level."
Princess ships are renown for offering spacious venues and Sun
Princess takes that to the next level. Sun Princess debuts new
eye-catching experience venues including The Dome, a groundbreaking
geodesic, glass-enclosed structure at the top of the ship inspired
by the terraces of Santorini. The outward and suspended Sphere
Atrium, the namesake of this new class of ship, takes the central
Piazza hub of the ship into a new dimension. Here guests are
enveloped with expansive ocean views and an open concept, inspired
to deliver the desired lifestyle of relaxed indoor and outdoor
living.
"The Sun Princess is absolutely gorgeous and guests are going to
love her. The architecture is unbelievable and the amenities on
board are next level, especially the glass dome at the front of the
ship which is incredibly stunning," said Monika Best, of Nova
Scotia, Canada, the most travelled guest on the inaugural
voyage who is sailing for the 141st time aboard a
Princess ship. "Princess is evolving and looking more toward
families and generational cruises, which I think is absolutely
wonderful because more and more families are cruising
together."
Sun Princess offers an extraordinary cruise experience with
not-to-be-missed culinary, entertainment and luxury accommodations,
including:
The Greatest Foodie Destination at Sea
Sun Princess
serves up 30 inviting restaurant and bar venues with an
unprecedented collection of celebrity collaborators, high-end
ingredients and culinary experiences from:
- Spellbound by The Magic Castle: Blending the captivating
world of magic with the art of culinary and mixology to create an
extraordinary, innovative and immersive dining experience, steeped
in magic and adventure.
- Kai Sushi by Makoto: Reshaping traditional sushi with a
creative approach, the Master of Edomae-style sushi, Chef
Makoto Okuwa brings his 25 years of
experience with a new concept crafting playful, exquisitely
presented dishes paying tribute to Japanese traditions.
- Love by Britto: A high-end boutique restaurant with the
most romantic view from the ship celebrating love and art from
world-renowned artist Romero
Britto.
- The Butcher's Block by Dario: A new specialty pop-up
restaurant from the world's most famous butcher Dario Cecchini, guests enjoy perfectly prepared
beef and steak, including Cecchini's signature cuts.
- The Catch by Rudi: An exceptional dinner concept from
renowned Chef Rudi Sodamin
showcasing delectable treasures from the sea.
- Good Spirits at Sea with Rob
Floyd: Destination-inspired, one-of-a-kind cocktail
creations from celebrity mixologist Rob
Floyd.
Debuting a three-story, main Horizons Dining Room with endless
aft views, inaugural menus have been created in collaboration with
the Culinary Institute of America.
While retaining what guests love about Princess, the ship also
features favorites like Crown Grill, Sabatini's and Crooners with
new design elements to impress.
Showstopping Entertainment in Technically Advanced
Spaces
The Princess Arena is the most technologically
advanced theater at sea, offering showstopping and original
productions including performances in the round. At night, The Dome
astonishes audiences with acrobatic Cirque Éloize performances
while the Piazza dazzles with a retractable stage and immersive
Champagne Waterfall.
Elevated & Welcoming Accommodations
Sun Princess
also features the cruise line's largest casino,
two-story Lotus Spa, and an expanded retail environment with more
than 200 premium brands. The retail space also includes several
firsts a sea including an upscale showroom dedicated to luxury
horology showcasing TAG Heuer and Breitling and more than 25 new
brands available to cruise guests like Italian handbag brand, Pinko
and athleisure favorites Beyond Yoga and Varley.
The first-ever family activity zone, Park19, offers
multi-generational fun from the top deck. Within decks 19, 20 and
21, guests can experience everything from the Sea Breeze, a glider ride that offers
panoramic views of the ocean and breathtaking ports of call to the
Coastal Climb, an engaging climbing structure where guests can take
in the gorgeous views.
With diverse accommodations to suit every preference and more
than 1,500 cabins with balcony views, Sun Princess' re-imagined
staterooms include exceptional suites and new Cabana Mini-Suites
with extra space for secluded outdoor relaxation.
Rooted in sustainability, Sun Princess is the first LNG
(liquefied natural gas) vessel for the cruise line, reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and features ingenious energy recovery
systems for eco-conscious cruising.
Sun Princess cruises to the Mediterranean and the Caribbean are on sale now. More ship details
can be found at www.princess.com/sunprincess.
Additional assets can be found here.
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 www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise
brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every
year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships
that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary
of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class
dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and
entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and
boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass
service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments
in the most incredible settings in the world - 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. The company is
part of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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