Princess Cruises Next-Generation Ship – Sun Princess – to Feature the Brand’s Most Exciting & Contemporary Spaces

Epic Piazza, State-of-the-Art Arena Theater in the Round, Amazing Dining Venues and Largest Ever Casino

Here comes Sun Princess! Princess Cruises has revealed a first glimpse of the most contemporary and state-of-the-art designs imaged yet onboard Sun Princess – “The Love Boat” line’s newest, largest, and most innovative ship ever built. Sun Princess is scheduled to debut in early 2024.

With bright designs inspired by rays of sunlight and next-level expanded spaces, guests are in for an extraordinary cruise experience. Some of these reimagined spaces include a showstopping Arena theater and stunning three-story dining venue – a first for Princess.

“With the construction of any new ship, we have the incredible opportunity to design standout spaces with our guests’ preferences in mind,” said John Padgett.

“With the new platform and size of Sun Princess, we’re uniquely able to refresh venues we know our guests love and expand upon, redesign and elevate them to the next level. We know our sun-inspired designs will exceed expectations and elevate the entire Princess experience.”

Horizons Dining Room

A first for Princess, the Horizons Dining Room introduces a stunning three-story dining venue. This newly envisioned space is open and flexible, featuring dining options to suit every mood. Stunning wake views and natural light highlight a decorative sculpture that stretches from deck 6 to deck 8. The three decks will each have their own personalities. They will offer different dining experiences and range in levels of formality.

Princess Arena

Contemporary and versatile, the Princess Arena is an evolution and the most technologically advanced Princess Theater design. Upon entering, guests will be drawn to a stunning visual above the central stage which can become part of the show.

A radical ceiling accentuates the Arena’s in-the-round configuration with soft curved walls that allude to the movement of the tide. With moveable seats and capacity of a little more than 1,000 people, three configurations will maximize sight lines, as technological capabilities deliver a truly captivating experience. 

Additional signature favorites with new designs and décor scheduled to debut onboard Sun Princess in early 2024, include:

Alfredo’s Pizzeria

This charming favorite that has been named “Best Pizza at Sea” will once again have an open kitchen design, allowing guests to watch as the chefs create pizza by hand and serve them straight out of them oven. 

New to the kitchen is a professional, open-mouth oven that reaches 968 degrees. This will allow chefs to create truly authentic contemporary Neapolitan pizza. Guests will enjoy an authentic experience comparable to one they would receive when traveling to Italy.

Princess Casino

The largest Princess casino in both size and number of gaming positions will be in the Piazza, giving guests easy access to their favorite betting games. The spacious floorplan ensures guest comfort and entertainment. With over 200 of the newest and most popular slots and video poker games, there is something for everyone.

Crown Grill

A favorite of Princess guests who enjoy a perfectly grilled steak, Crown Grill on Sun Princess modernizes this iconic space with a classic steakhouse feel weaved with modern touches.

Inviting leather booths, circular seating, and modern artwork custom designed for this restaurant will welcome guests in for an unforgettable dinner experience. Plus, guests can enjoy views of their food being prepared in the largest show galley on a Princess ship.

Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria 

Serving a modern, casual but elegant Italian dining experience, the newly imagined Sabatini’s will appeal to families with unique handmade pasta courses prepared fresh daily. A crisp, tailored, geometric design that also will feature a pasta room for guests to marvel at the pasta-making process. The restaurant is designed with intimate bistro-style nooks and a dramatic circular main room.

Princess Live!

Combining the design elements of Princess Live! and guest favorite Explorer’s Lounge, guests on Sun Princess will enjoy participatory, signature cruise activities like game shows, trivia, and the daily Wake Show.

Luxurious textures and materials will be featured on a mixture of comfortable loose and fixed lounge seating. The space will feature full beverage service, an inviting semi-open façade, and a large LED screen on stage.

Guests can easily move from Princess Live! to enjoy a meal or cocktail with the close proximity to restaurants and cocktail lounges, bridging a seamless integration of entertainment and bar concepts.

The Shops of Princess

With five retail locations, plus an art gallery, The Shops of Princess get a makeover on Sun Princess. Guests can expect the same great experience, just more of it. Modern, elegant boutiques connect fluidly, featuring interactive experiences.

Guests can shop easily from space to space featuring Princess logo merchandise, a lifestyle boutique, and a new bazaar featuring destination-specific selections. Plus, the shops will feature jewelry, watches, cosmetics fragrances, and a modern art gallery.

Additional spaces will also boast new designs, signage, and décor. These include Crooner’s, Wheelhouse Bar, International Café, Good Spirits, and Gelateria.

Sun Princess

Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, Sun Princess is the largest Princess ship ever constructed. Accommodating 4,000 guests, the vessel embraces Italian heritage by featuring a newly designed, brand-iconic Piazza and The Dome. The Dome is a cutting-edge entertainment space inspired by the terraces of Santorini.

While introducing a completely new class of ships for the cruise line, Sun Princess also remains true to the smooth clean lines and design aesthetics of the cruise line’s famous Seawitch icon and popularized in the original “Love Boat” TV series.

Sun Princess will also feature the exclusive Princess Medallion experience. This will extend Princess’ leadership position in delivering exceptional and custom experiences at unmatched scale. It offers guests the personalized service only previously found on the industry’s smallest ships.

Part of Carnival Corporation’s green cruising focus, Sun Princess will be the first Princess ship and one of 11 new vessels in the corporate fleet powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), the world’s cleanest fossil fuel.

The 2024 Sun Princess inaugural cruise season in the Mediterranean is on sale now. More information can be found at www.princess.com.

SOURCE Princess Cruises

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