Epic Piazza, State-of-the-Art Arena Theater
in the Round, Amazing Dining Venues and Largest Ever
Casino
SANTA
CLARITA, Calif., Feb. 3, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- 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 and 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 including 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."
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, offer different
dining experiences and range in levels of formality.
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,
allowing 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, and 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 takes this
iconic space and modernizes it 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 with full beverage service, an inviting
semi-open façade, and 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 and 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, a new
bazaar featuring destination-specific selections, plus jewelry,
watches, cosmetics fragrances and a modern art gallery.
Additional spaces with new designs, signage and décor will
include Crooner's, Wheelhouse Bar, International Cafe, Good Spirits
and Gelateria.
Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in
Italy, the largest Princess ship
ever constructed, accommodating 4,000 guests, embraces Italian
heritage by featuring a newly designed, brand-iconic Piazza and The
Dome, 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 that will extend Princess' leadership position in
delivering exceptional and custom experiences at unmatched scale,
offering guests 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.
Images of the newly expanded and designed venues can be found
here: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/AHioxPVMmE.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company's website at
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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