The Dome transforms into an entertainment space by night
Sun Princess is the name of the first next-generation, LNG-powered ship for Princess Cruises, and it will have a top-deck, glass-enclosed geodesic dome.
The Dome will house an indoor-outdoor pool that transforms at night into an entertainment space with a South Beach vibe, special lighting effects and the capability to present aerial stunts.
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The Piazza
Princess Piazza
The iconic, three-story Princess Piazza is ‘bigger and better than ever before,’ Princess President Cruises John Padgett said during an outdoor reveal Thursday evening at Port Everglades, the ship’s future home. It is designed by Jeffrey Beers International.
Sun Princess has 2,157 total staterooms, including 50 suites and 100 connecting rooms. Rising 21 decks, the ship features more outdoor balcony space, and all balcony accommodations have an an in-room sofa.
29 food and beverage venues
Other features of the ship including 29 food and beveragevenues, five pools and 14 hot tubs.
From a technical perspective, one feature is an air lubrication system — bubbles beneath the hull — to reduce drag and improve operating efficiency.
More of everything
Padgett summed up Sun Princess, in planning for five years, as having moreof everything people like about Princess.
‘It is an evolution, not a revolution,’ he said.
From left, Jeff Corwin, Josh Weinstein, Anji Corley, John Padgett and Randy Fenoli applaud the new ship
Josh Weinstein reveals the name
Carnival Corp. President and CEO Josh Weinstein got to do the honors of revealing the name as, fitting for Princess Cruises’ first Sphere-class ship, a helium balloon emblazoned ‘Sun Princess’ rose over the Port Everglades stage. Violinists played, and sparklers added … sparkle.
Anji Corwin, Randy Fenoli, Jeff Corwin on hand
Personalities associated with Princess including the actress Anji Corley, fashion designer Randy Fenoli (a Discovery Princess godparent) and /television host Jeff Corwin spoke at the reveal, as did Port Everglades Director Jonathan Daniels, who called Sun Princess ‘an inspiring innovation’ to the port’s mix of ships.
Sun Princess
Early 2024 debut
The 175,000gt Sun Princess, with 4,314 lower berths, is due to leave Fincantieri’s Monfalcone yard Jan. 31, 2024, and spend spring and summer in the Mediterranean before redeploying to Port Everglades in November for the Caribbean season.
