FT.
LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The stunning Sun Princess – the
newest, next-level Love Boat from Princess Cruises – debuted in
North America this week, arriving
in Ft. Lauderdale after a
successful inaugural Mediterranean season.
A true engineering marvel, the new 177,882-ton, 4,300-guest Sun
Princess was first introduced in the Mediterranean in February 2024. Award-winning actress and
performer Hannah Waddingham
officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises
ship, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony in
Barcelona in April.
"As Sun Princess begins cruising to the Caribbean from Port Everglades, we look
forward to introducing new guests to the most impressive, luxurious
and stunning Love Boat ever created." said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. "We
are proud to be home-porting this remarkable ship in Ft. Lauderdale and extend our deep
appreciation to Port Everglades for their ongoing partnership."
Sun Princess sails a series of seven-day Eastern and
Western Caribbean cruises,
roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale,
October 14 through early April 2025.
"As we welcome Sun Princess to her homeport, we celebrate not
just an extraordinary ship with an elevated design, but also the
lovable legacy of Princess Cruises -- especially to our
Greater Ft. Lauderdale community,"
said Joseph Morris, CEO and Port
Director of Port Everglades. "Sailing on Sun Princess is certain to
be a SUNsational experience for cruise guests launching their
travels from Port Everglades."
After Sun Princess' maiden Mediterranean season, guests are
raving about the ship's innovative design elements, unprecedented
culinary experiences, showstopping entertainment, advanced
technology and more. In early October, the Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Awards recognized Sun Princess as #1
Mega Cruise in the United States. New for the inaugural
Caribbean season, Sun Princess
introduces the Sanctuary Collection – the ultimate in quiet luxury
with exclusive access to serene retreats, premium amenities, lush
accommodations and all-inclusive indulgences.
The Best Foodie Destination at Sea
Sun Princess serves
up 30 inviting restaurant and bar venues with an unprecedented
collection of celebrity collaborators, the finest ingredients and
culinary experiences creating the greatest foodie destination at
sea. Specialty and high-end dining experiences on Sun Princess
include:
- Spellbound by Magic Castle: Blending the captivating
world of magic with the art of culinary and mixology to create an
extraordinary, innovative and immersive dining experience, steeped
in magic and adventure.
- Love by Britto: A high-end boutique restaurant with
the most romantic view from the ship celebrating love and art from
world-renowned artist Romero
Britto.
- Makoto Ocean: Reshaping
traditional sushi with a creative approach, the Master of
Edomae-style sushi, Chef Makoto
Okuwa brings his 25 years of experience with a new concept
crafting playful, exquisitely presented dishes paying tribute to
Japanese traditions.
- The Butcher's Block by Dario: A new specialty pop-up
restaurant from the world's most famous butcher Dario Cecchini, guests enjoy perfectly prepared
beef and steak, including Cecchini's signature cuts.
- The Catch by Rudi: An exceptional dinner concept
from renowned Chef Rudi Sodamin
showcasing delectable treasures from the sea.
- Love Line Premium Liquors Collection: Crafted in
collaboration with renowned celebrities Matthew and Camila McConaughey, Pitbull,
Liev Schreiber, Jason Aldean and Romero
Britto, this exclusive line of wines and spirits promises an
unparalleled experience for guests.
- Pizza with Tony
Gemignani: The 13-time World Pizza Champion and
undisputed greatest pizza maker in modern history, Chef Gemignani
has created five unique pizzas for Princess, further enhancing the
line's position as offering the Best Pizza at Sea.
- Good Spirits at Sea with Rob
Floyd: Destination-inspired, one-of-a-kind cocktail
creations from celebrity mixologist Rob
Floyd.
Showstopping Entertainment in Technically Advanced
Spaces
The Princess Arena is the most technologically
advanced theater at sea, offering showstopping and original
productions, including performances in the round. At night, The
Dome astonishes audiences with acrobatic Cirque Èloize
performances, while the Piazza dazzles with a retractable stage and
immersive Champagne Waterfall.
Elevated & Welcoming Accommodations
Sun Princess
also features the cruise line's largest casino,
two-story Lotus Spa, and an expanded retail space with more than
200 premium brands.
Offering endless balcony views, Sun Princess holds diverse
accommodations to suit every preference with reimagined staterooms,
exceptional suites, the new Sanctuary Collection, as well as new
Cabana Mini-Suites with extra space for secluded outdoor
relaxation.
Rooted in sustainability, Sun Princess is the first LNG
(liquefied natural gas) vessel for the cruise line, reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and features ingenious energy recovery
systems for eco-conscious cruising.
Sun Princess cruises to the Caribbean and Mediterranean are on sale now.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through
a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
Princess Cruises is The Love
Boat, the world's most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream
vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after
destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service
personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class
ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand
performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment,
luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities
blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create
meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most
incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is
part of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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