Sun Princess (2024) Explained

Sun Princess is a operated by Princess Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, and is the third ship to sail for the cruise line under this name. Sun Princess was ordered on 23 July 2018 from Fincantieri and were constructed at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, and debuted in 2024.

History

Construction and delivery

The final contract of the first two Sphere-class vessels was signed in March 2019. In March 2023, the ship was floated out in Monfalcone, Italy.[1] Sun Princess was seen completing her sea trials in November 2023 and January 2024. Two weeks before her originally expected delivery, a mutual agreement to delay her delivery was announced. The circumstances were not explained. Sun Princesss debut was delayed from 8 February to 28 February 2024.[2] [3]

She had her naming ceremony in the Port of Barcelona being named by Hannah Waddingham on 23 April 2024.[4] The Ted Lasso actress would later participate in an ad campaign where she performs the theme to The Love Boat television series aboard the ship.[5]

Operational history

Sun Princess sailed her maiden voyage on 28 February 2024, 20 days after her anticipated debut, setting sail in the Mediterranean.[6]

Design and specifications

Sun Princess is the first ship of the Sphere class. She measures 1133feet in length with a beam of . The Sphere class has been a major update to the overall design of Princess's ships, featuring a more modern look. Sun Princess also features new glass, dome-like elements visible from the exterior of the vessel.[7] [8] Sun Princess is the first Princess ship to be fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) which will persist throughout the Sphere class.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Sun Princess Named by Hannah Waddingham . cruiseindustrynews.com . 2023-03-08.
  2. Web site: Sun Princess Delivered but Feb. 18 Sailing Cancelled . cruiseindustrynews.com.
  3. Web site: Princess Cancels First Sun Princess Cruise . cruiseindustrynews.com . 2024-01-24.
  4. Web site: New Sun Princess Named by Hannah Waddingham. cruiseindustrynews.com . 2024-02-14.
  5. Web site: 2024-11-22 . Brenton Blanchet . Hannah Waddingham Takes on The Love Boat Theme for Princess Cruise Ad — and Shares How It Honors Her 108-Year-Old Grandpa . .
  6. Web site: Sun Princess Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage to the Mediterranean - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News . cruiseindustrynews.com.
  7. Princess Cruises Unveils Exclusive New Sanctuary Collection Aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess. Princess. Cruises. www.prnewswire.com.
  8. Web site: Johnson . Holly . 2024-06-25 . Sun Princess: The Best Dining, Amenities and More on Princess Cruises' Newest Ship . travel.usnews.com.

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