Sun Princess (2024)

A new Sphere-class ship

Not to be confused with the earlier Sun Princess from 1995: that other ship is now used for Peace Boat voyages as Pacific World. The Sun Princess, which entered service in 2024, is a separate newbuild. She belongs to the Sphere class and was built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone. The shipyard handed her over to Princess Cruises in 2024. She is designed as a dual-fuel vessel and, according to the shipyard, is powered predominantly by liquefied natural gas.

The operator lists her at 177,882 gross tons, with 21 decks, a guest capacity of 4,300 based on lower berths, and 1,600 crew members. Her 2,157 guest cabins include 80 suites; Princess also lists 51 accessible cabins and 100 connecting cabins. For comparison with another ship in the fleet, the Caribbean Princess has its own separate ship profile.

Places to dine and spend time

At the heart of the ship is the Sphere Piazza. This open, multi-level space is defined by its exterior setting and glass architecture, and serves as a gathering place across several levels. Restaurants and dining options listed by the operator include Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, The Catch by Rudi, Makoto Ocean, Umai Teppanyaki and Love by Britto.

The geodesic glass dome, The Dome, is arranged as a pool area during the day and is also used for stage shows. According to the operator, the Princess Arena can be configured in three different event layouts. Other venues include Princess Live and a casino.

Pools, wellness and family areas

Sea View Terrace and Wake View Terrace are among the outdoor spaces. Wake View Terrace, at the stern, features an infinity pool. Princess lists a total of five pools and nine whirlpools. The Lotus Spa offers spa and salon services, and there is also a fitness center and other spaces for relaxation and exercise.

For younger guests, Princess lists three age-specific areas: Firefly Park for children aged three to seven, Neon Grove for children aged eight to 12, and The Underground for teens aged 13 to 17. Supervised Family Play Times for toddlers aged six months to two years are offered at limited times and are not general childcare. The Sanctuary Collection, in turn, is not a shared area freely accessible to all guests: as described in October 2024, it includes certain suites, mini-suites and premium deluxe balcony cabins. Access and scope depend on the cabin category booked.