Sun Princess sailed her maiden voyage in the Mediterranean on February 28, 2024, and moved to Florida for Caribbean cruising that October. At 177,882 gross tons with 4,300 guests, she is the lead ship of the Sphere class and the first Princess ship fueled by liquefied natural gas.
Her design centers on The Piazza under a glass dome and The Arena, a flexible theater. Before her US debut in 2024, Princess reworked several restaurants and trimmed some attractions in the Park19 family area. Princess lists her on Eastern and Western Caribbean and Mediterranean itineraries.
Highlights
The Piazza
A glass-sphere central space with ocean views.
The Arena
A reconfigurable theater space.
Three-level Main Dining Room
A dining room spread over three decks.
Spellbound by Magic Castle
A magic venue developed with Hollywood's Magic Castle.
Cabana Mini-Suites
Mini-suites with a private outdoor lounge on the Cabana Deck.
Best for
- Couples and empty nesters
- Travelers who like classic cruise dining with modern spaces
- Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises
Good to know before you book
- Sun Princess has 20 decks in total, 17 of them open to guests.
- Princess uses the OceanMedallion wearable for boarding, cabin entry and onboard payments.
- Specialty dining venues cost extra.
Where Sun Princess sails
Deployments change by season and year. Recent and announced itineraries include:
Regions: Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Mediterranean
Sun Princess questions
When did Sun Princess enter service?
Sun Princess sailed her maiden voyage on February 28, 2024, in the Mediterranean.
Is Sun Princess powered by LNG?
Yes. She is the first Princess ship fueled by liquefied natural gas.
How big is Sun Princess?
She measures 177,882 gross tons, is about 1,133 feet long and carries 4,300 guests with about 1,600 crew.
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