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Current position of Island Princess : Under way from Port Louis to Cape Town

  • Departure was 1 d 13 hrs 26 min ago. (at 17:00 h local time)
  • Arrival will be in 4 d 3 hrs 34 min. (at 08:00 h local time)
  • Traveled distance since Port Louis: 627.96 nm (1,162.99 km)
  • Remaining distance to Cape Town: 1,679.27 nm (3,110.01 km)
  • Traveled distance since Sydney: 6,220.71 nm (11,520.76 km)

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The current position of ISLAND PRINCESS is at Indian Ocean reported 12 hours ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to the port of Cape Town, South Africa , sailing at a speed of 16.4 knots and expected to arrive there on Mar 6, 03:00 . The vessel ISLAND PRINCESS (IMO 9230402, MMSI 310384000) is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2003 (21 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Bermuda .

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Guest Capacity: 2,200 lower berths Tonnage: 92,000 Joined Princess Fleet: 2003 Last Refurbished: May 2015 Christener: Jamie Salé and David Pelletier (Olympic Gold Medalists) Dining and Snacks: Two main dining rooms - Provence and Bordeaux, Sabatini's trattoria, The Bayou Cafe - New Orleans restaurant, The Grill - poolside hamburger grill, Princess Pizza - poolside pizza bar, Ice Cream Bar - poolside ice cream creations Showrooms/Lounges: Princess Theater - main showroom, Explorers Lounge - lounge and disco, Churchill Lounge - Spirits and Cigar bar, Wheelhouse Bar - Classic nautical-themed lounge, Crooners Bar - Old-time martini bar Guest Services: Casino (Paris theme), The Shops of Princess, fitness center and spa, sports deck, children's and teen's centers, library, Internet Cafe, wedding chapel, art gallery, golf putting green and Platinum Studio Number of Crew: 900 Registry: Bermuda Length: 964 feet Height: 204 feet Number of Decks: 11 Guest Cabins: 987 total

  • 16 Suites with private balconies - Square footage: 470*
  • 184 Mini-suites with private balconies - Square footage: 285-302*
  • 8 Mini-suites (no balcony) - Square footage: 300
  • 527 Outside cabins with private balconies - Square footage: 217-232*
  • 144 Standard outside cabins - Square footage: 162
  • 108 Inside cabins - Square footage: 156 *includes balcony

Wheelchair Accessible Cabins: 20 Cabins with Private Balconies: 735 (83 percent of all outside cabins) Pools: 3, plus splash pool Whirlpools Spas: 5 Lifeboats: 12 lifeboats, 4 tenders, 2 rescue boats

Builder: Chantiers de l'Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France

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Island Princess cruise ship weighs 92k tons and has 1107 staterooms for up to 2657 passengers served by 900 crew . There are 15 passenger decks, 9 with cabins. You can expect a space ratio of 35 tons per passenger on this ship. On this page are the current deck plans for Island Princess showing deck plan layouts, public venues and all types of cabins including pictures and videos.

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Sleeps up to: 4 581 Cabins Cabin: 173 sqft (16 m 2 ) Balcony: 43 sqft (4 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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Sleeps up to: 4 122 Cabins Cabin: 156 sqft (15 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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  • Arts and Crafts Classes *
  • Beauty Salon *
  • Center Court
  • Dancing Classes
  • Deck Chess Set
  • Deck Parties
  • Disco and Dancing
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  • Whirlpools (5)
  • Internet Cafe *
  • Lotus Spa *
  • Shuffleboard
  • Solo Travelers Get Togethers
  • The Library
  • Ultimate Ship Tour *
  • Wine Tasting *
  • The Sanctuary *
  • The Beach House Teen Lounge
  • Camp Discovery Youth Center
  • Princess Casino *
  • Princess Plaza
  • The Shops of Princess *
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  • Fine Arts Gallery *
  • Photo Gallery *
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  • Future Cruise Planning *
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  • Wedding Chapel
  • Churchills Cigar Lounge *
  • Self_Service Laundry *
  • Medical Center
  • Comedy Shows
  • Explorers Lounge
  • Movies Under the Stars
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  • Princess Theater
  • Bordeaux Dining Room - Main
  • Provence Dining Room - Main
  • Horizon Court - Buffet
  • The Bar and Grill - Pool Grill
  • Swirls - Ice Cream
  • Sabatinis Italian Trattoria - Italian *
  • Crooners Bar - Martini Bar *
  • Princess Pizzeria - Pizza
  • Lido Bar - Pool Bar *
  • Wheelhouse Bar - Pub *
  • Lotus Bar _ Pool Bar - Pool Bar *
  • Bayou Cafe and Steakhouse - Southern *
  • Amuleto - Sweets
  • Good Spirits at Sea - Craft Cocktails *
  • Casino Bar - Casino Bar *
  • Room Service *

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Dear Patrons

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our loyal customers, including the esteemed patrons of Island Princess Cruises, for their unwavering support since 1988. It has been an incredible journey serving you, and we are immensely grateful for the trust you have placed in our company throughout the years.

With deep regret, we must inform you that we have closed our doors. Despite our best efforts, we were unable to reach an agreement for a new lease for dockage for the upcoming season. This decision was not taken lightly, and we understand the disappointment it may bring, we just were not able to absorb a 50% increase in monthly rent.

To our esteemed customers from Island Princess Cruises, your loyalty and patronage have been the driving force behind our success. Your voyages with us have been filled with unforgettable memories and cherished moments. We are grateful for every opportunity we had to serve you and provide exceptional cruising experiences.

While this chapter may be closing, we remain committed to supporting you in any way we can. The spirit of Island Princess Cruises will forever remain in our hearts, and we will treasure the relationships we have built with each and every one of you.

Thank you once again for your continued support, trust, and friendship. It has been an honor to serve you, both as valued customers and as cherished members of the Island Princess Cruises family. Your loyalty will always be remembered and appreciated.

Wishing you all the best in your future adventures, both on land and at sea.

With deepest gratitude,

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Island Princess cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by Princess Cruises en-suite amenities and services.

The Island Princess cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

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Island Princess cabins with balconies are 789 (80% of all the 879 outside rooms). Wheelchair accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) are 20 (of which 16 outsides, 4 insides).

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All Island Princess Suites have a walk-in closet (ample storage space), living room (sofa bed, desk, vanity, table, armchairs), bathroom (WC, shower stall, whirlpool bathtub, double sinks). Oceanview Mini-Suites are with large picture window instead of verandah (same suite amenities). Bonus amenities in all Suites are the deluxe mattress/pillows, 2 smart HDTVs, CD/DVD player, upgraded bathroom amenities (massage showerheads, luxury bath products), luxury furniture on the balcony, complimentary services (Spa Thermal Suite, Internet Cafe, laundry/dry cleaning, one-time minibar).

All balcony accommodations feature sliding glass doors (floor-ceiling) opening to a private verandah (round table, patio chairs) plus sunloungers (balcony suites only). Balcony cabins have ample closet space, bathroom (shower), desk, drawer. Some have additional beds for 3rd/4th person.

Oceanview cabins have picture window (category OE with Porthole Window), Ocean-view cabins in categories OV, OW, OY and OZ are with an obstructed view. Inside cabins have the same size and amenities as Ocean-View rooms but lack the window.

All Island Princess cabins as amenities have living area (vanity, desk, seating), 2 twin beds (convertible to queen), deluxe bedding sets (Egyptian cotton linens), closet, desk, smart HDTV (infotainment system, Internet, on-demand-movies), direct-dial phone, electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, bath products (shampoo, body lotion, conditioner), mini-bar/fridge, individual air-conditioning, evening turndown service, complimentary 24-hour room service.

Passenger-use launderettes (laundromats) are located on decks 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. These are self-service laundry rooms with ironing boards and detergent being provided.

During drydock 2020 refurbishment, all Island Princess staterooms were upgraded with the company’s new signature “Princess Luxury Bed”. The new “cruise bed” was developed in collaboration with PhD Michael Breus (commonly known as “The Sleep Doctor”) and the designer Candice Olson. The new cabin beds feature a luxury pillow-top mattress, individually wrapped coils (reducing surface sway) and hypoallergenic duvets.

“Club Class Mini-Suite” is a new cabin category that was rolled out fleetwide in 2017. The new (VIP-guest) Mini Suite cabins offer the following complimentary services and amenities – “Club Class Dining”, Elite Lounge exclusive access, complimentary in-cabin dining (hours d’ oeuvres), priority embarkation/disembarkation/tendering. Club Class Dining includes a separate area part of the MDR (main dining room) reserved for Club Suite guests only. The exclusive dining experience includes expedited seating, dedicated waiter staff service, exclusive menu (featuring chef’s specials) and tableside preparation of some dishes. Club Class Dining is available for breakfast and dinner every day, and also for lunch on sea days only. The new suites replaced some existing mini-suites. Their cabin size and layouts remained the same as the other mini suite grades.

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There's no other experience on Earth quite like witnessing the northern lights. Also known as the aurora borealis, this spellbinding phenomenon – when brilliant hues of green, yellow and purple dance across the night sky – is visible in Alaska from late August to late April. Clear, dark evenings away from the ambient light of cities provide prime viewing opportunities.

Alaska is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis – especially locations in the Interior and Arctic regions, such as Coldfoot, Wiseman, Utqiagvik (Barrow) and Nome. Fairbanks is regarded as a top location due to its position directly under the auroral oval, a ring-shaped area in the far north where aurora activity is generally concentrated. The Southcentral region of Alaska, where you'll find Anchorage, Talkeetna and the Mat-Su Valley, also offers basecamps for northern lights viewing.

If you're hoping to see the magic aboard an Alaska cruise in 2024 or 2025, then you just might be in luck. Experts predict the next few seasons will be particularly good for northern lights sightings, due to increased solar activity. While seeing the northern lights is never guaranteed, your best chance of seeing them is during these high-activity solar cycles, which occur about every 11 years.

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The Alaska cruise season falls between May and September, with a few cruise lines extending the season from April to October.

Holland America Line recommends booking a cruise or cruisetour (a combined sea and land package) during the autumnal equinox, or the official start of autumn, which falls around Sept. 22 in the Northern Hemisphere. Disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field are more likely around the autumn and spring equinoxes, which could increase your chances of seeing the aurora. For the best views, Holland America advises heading to higher ground in Anchorage , to vantage points like Glen Alps, the Knit River Valley and Point Woronzof.

Princess Cruises also suggests booking your vacation in the fall. September is an ideal month to watch for the spectacle in the sky as the nights start getting longer and darker. The elusive display is most likely to appear on crystal-clear evenings between midnight and 4 a.m. While you can see incredible light shows in Anchorage, consider an extended tour of Fairbanks or the Interior that takes you away from light pollution (such as to Denali National Park & Preserve).

U.S. News has compiled a list of the nine best cruises and cruisetours to give you the optimal chance of viewing these whimsical lights in the sky, with a focus on sailings around the autumnal equinox in 2024 and later dates in September 2025. We've also included an early sailing in April, before the end of the aurora season. (Keep in mind: Many of these trips and itineraries are also available on other dates during the season. Cruise fares were accurate at the time of publication.)

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9-Day Denali: Tour D8l

This nine-day land and sea tour on Nieuw Amsterdam includes an opportunity to search for the northern lights in Fairbanks, one of the best places to see them in Alaska (and in the world). Holland America offers a four-hour aurora borealis viewing tour outside the city in a yurt; it operates between the last week of August and mid-September.

If you'd like more options, there's no shortage of tour operators in town that can take you on a northern lights adventure in Fairbanks. You can even fly into town early to stay in the wilderness in an igloo with clear views of the night sky at Borealis Basecamp, located less than 30 miles from Fairbanks. Be sure to notify your hotel that you'd like a wake-up call or a knock on the door if the northern lights are on display.

You'll have more opportunities to see the aurora when you head to Denali National Park & Preserve for a stay at Holland America 's exclusive 60-acre McKinley Chalet Resort, located near the entrance to the park. After a full day exploring the park by ATV or a bucket list flightseeing adventure over Denali, you'll have another chance to see the colorful light display in Alaska's wilderness after midnight. The rest of the cruisetour itinerary includes scenic cruising days, with one spent in beautiful Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. You'll also call on Juneau , Skagway and Ketchikan before disembarking in Vancouver .

14-Day Denali: Tour D3c

This 14-day adventure includes scenic cruising of the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve and College Fjord, with stops in the ports of Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Whittier and Seward. You'll then have nearly a week on land in Anchorage, Denali National Park & Preserve and Fairbanks to go aurora hunting. If you spend an extra night or two in Fairbanks at the end of the trip, you'll be in town for the autumnal equinox, maximizing your northern lights viewing opportunities.

With the extra time in town, plan to book the Arctic Circle Air Adventure with Northern Alaska Tour Company. This unforgettable journey takes you on a flight over the Yukon River and Brooks Range, just east of the Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve. You'll then land 60 miles north of the Arctic Circle in the community of Coldfoot and receive an Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate before your return flight to Fairbanks.

7-Day Glacier Discovery Northbound

If you're interested in a cruise-only option and would prefer to arrange the land portion independently, consider this seven-day voyage on Nieuw Amsterdam. The itinerary includes three scenic cruising days, with one day in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, and calls on the ports of Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway before disembarking in Whittier, which sits roughly 60 miles south of Anchorage.

From Whittier, there are many options to transfer to Anchorage (by rail or by road), including the iconic Glacier Discovery Train. Plan to stay a few evenings in Anchorage with a multiday guided aurora tour, or reserve a spot on an evening outing in search of the northern lights.

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11-Day Denali Explorer – Tour DA4

This 11-day cruisetour begins with a seven-night voyage embarking from Vancouver on Royal Princess or Sapphire Princess . The itinerary includes three sea days, two of which are dedicated to scenic cruising through Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve and College Fjord. You'll make stops in the coastal towns of Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Anchorage (Whittier) before disembarking to depart for the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge via the line's direct-to-the-wilderness rail service.

Spending three nights at the lodge – located just outside the entrance to the park – in mid-September will offer excellent opportunities for aurora viewing. Keep your fingers crossed for high solar activity and clear, dark skies. Throughout your trip, learn photography tips to capture the mesmerizing display through Princess' North to Alaska Program. After your stay in Denali, you'll take a motor coach to Anchorage and stay overnight in a hotel there to finish up your voyage.

10-Day On Your Own – Tour BBX

The 10-Day On Your Own cruisetour with Princess Cruises begins with three nights on land, including overnights in Fairbanks, the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. While at the Mt. McKinley resort, be sure to check out the lodge's treehouse. Designed by Pete Nelson of Animal Planet's "Treehouse Masters," this vantage point offers impressive views of Denali – the highest peak in North America at 20,310 feet above sea level.

Before heading off to bed, get an update on aurora activity from the tracker on your smartphone, especially if you have clear skies that night; the app My Aurora Forecast & Alerts has excellent reviews. Request a wake-up call to have the Princess lodge staff call your room if the dazzling bands of light begin to dance in the sky. The next day, after traveling to Whittier by motor coach, you'll embark on your cruise to Vancouver aboard Royal Princess or Sapphire Princess.

The voyage from Whittier includes three sea days for relaxing activities on board the ship, with two days of scenic cruising around Hubbard Glacier and in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. During your time in Glacier Bay, park rangers will board the ship to offer commentary about this captivating wilderness area's pristine glaciers and abundant wildlife. Younger cruisers and teens will also appreciate learning about this spectacular place through the Junior Ranger program, which features interactive games, activities and presentations. (All cruise ships visiting the park participate in this program with the National Park Service.) Ports of call for the rest of the journey include Icy Strait Point or Skagway (depending on the cruise), then Juneau and Ketchikan. The voyage ends in Vancouver.

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Celebrity's pre-cruise national parks adventure takes guests on a wildlife viewing quest to destinations in the north and the Interior where you can watch for the aurora. The 12-night trip begins in Fairbanks with a free day to explore.

Consider a trip to the University of Alaska Museum of the North, which features exhibits on Arctic dinosaurs, diverse wildlife, Alaska Native cultures and 2,000 years of Alaska art. You could also visit the impressive collection of antique cars and clothing at the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, or take a walk with the reindeer into the woods at Running Reindeer Ranch. The second day in town includes a Riverboat Discovery ride and a tour of the city, as part of the cruisetour.

On the third day, you'll board the Wilderness Express (a glass-domed railcar) for the ride to Denali. Then, you'll embark on the Tundra Wilderness Tour in search of the park's grizzly bears, moose, Dall sheep and other wildlife. Be sure to put your name on the list before bedtime to get a wake-up call for aurora activity. You'll also have one evening in Anchorage, where you can arrange for a northern lights tour, and one night in Seward before setting sail on Celebrity Summit the next morning. Highlights of the voyage include cruising Hubbard Glacier and the Inside Passage as well as stopping in Juneau, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan. You'll disembark in Vancouver.

The Norwegian Bliss on the water at sunset with mountains in the background.

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13-Day Denali Explorer – Pre-Cruise Cruisetour

Norwegian Cruise Line's six-day pre-cruise adventure begins with overnights in Fairbanks, Denali and Anchorage, where you'll have the best chances to view the northern lights. Other highlights for the first part of the trip include a deluxe dome car rail journey from Talkeetna to Anchorage on the Alaska Railroad and a private tour to an Iditarod sled dog musher's kennel. You'll also have plenty of time in Denali National Park to book a flightseeing tour, go whitewater rafting, or take a hike with a park ranger to look for bears, moose, Dall sheep, wolves and other local wildlife before starting your cruise in Seattle .

Norwegian Encore will call on Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay and Ketchikan (Ward Cove) in Alaska. The Mill at Ward Cove near Ketchikan is a newly built cruise ship port that serves as a jumping-off point for outdoor activities in the Tongass National Forest, from hiking and biking to kayaking and sea cycling. You can even pick up souvenirs, grab a bite to eat and sample a cold Alaska brew at the mill. The cruise itinerary also includes one day at sea and a stop in Victoria, British Columbia, before you disembark in Seattle.

7-Night Alaska: Dawes Glacier, Juneau & Ketchikan

Consider this seven-day cruise on Norwegian Bliss if you prefer to travel early in the spring and take your chances at catching the northern lights toward the end of aurora season, which falls around April 21. This round-trip itinerary from Seattle is one of the earliest sailings of the year to visit the Great Land and features two sea days, with one day of scenic cruising in Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier. You'll also visit Sitka, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan (Ward Cove) and Victoria before disembarking in Seattle.

Juneau will offer one of the best opportunities during the cruise for seeing the northern lights, although chances are dependent on the weather and solar activity. There are several apps and websites with real-time updates for aurora tracking, including My Aurora Forecast & Alerts. If the skies are clear in the evening and the forecast looks promising, ask guest relations if there's a sign-up sheet to get a call or a knock on the door in the event of aurora activity.

Exterior of Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas.

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12 Night Mountain Panorama Adventure Cruisetour 5B (Pre Tour)

This 12-night cruisetour with Royal Caribbean International begins with an overnight in Anchorage before boarding the Wilderness Express, where you'll have a glass-domed rail car for the journey to Talkeetna. The quirky community of Talkeetna is said to be the inspiration for the fictional Alaska town of Cicely in the 1990s show "Northern Exposure." It's also an excellent base for chasing the aurora – especially at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, where you'll be staying.

After an overnight at the lodge, your tour moves on to Denali, where you can search for wildlife by day and look for the aurora at night. Another evening on land at Hotel Alyeska in the remote town of Girdwood affords more opportunities to chase the finnicky lights before heading to Seward to board your ship, Radiance of the Seas .

Ports of call on this voyage include Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan. There are also two days of scenic cruising through Hubbard Glacier and the Inside Passage before disembarking in Vancouver. While there are plenty of activities, dining venues, bars and lounges on board to keep you entertained all night long, be sure to save up enough energy to wake up in the middle of the night should you get a call to see the magical natural wonder that is the northern lights.

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Gwen Pratesi is a U.S. News & World Report contributor and an avid travel adventurer who fell in love with Alaska on her first visit to the state many years ago. She's returned several times both by land and sea to view wildlife and chase the northern lights in one of the best places on the planet to view them. She's even considered moving to The Great Land as a full-time resident. Pratesi used her deep knowledge of Alaska and the cruise industry to write this article.

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Princess Cruises just unveiled its biggest ship ever — and it's loaded with new features

The most notable new Princess Cruises ship in over a decade is finally here.

The much-awaited, 21-deck Sun Princess — the biggest and most venue-packed Princess ship ever — began its first sailing with paying passengers Wednesday after an 20-day delay .

The 4,300-passenger vessel, originally scheduled to debut Feb. 8, departed from Civitavecchia, Italy (the port for Rome), late in the day on a 10-night sailing across the Mediterranean.

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The initial itinerary for Sun Princess will take it to Naples and the island of Sicily in Italy; Piraeus (the port for Athens) and the island of Crete in Greece; Kusadasi, Turkey; and Mallorca and Barcelona in Spain.

"This is an historic day as our new Sun Princess sets sail on her inaugural voyage, and our guests get to experience our sensational, next-level Love Boat firsthand," John Padgett, Princess Cruises' president, said Wednesday as the vessel began its first voyage. "The ship is a magnificent showcase of advanced design, technology and craftsmanship, with elevated spaces and experiences all focused on taking the Princess vacation experience to a new level."

Under development for more than six years, Sun Princess is the first of Princess' new Sphere Class of vessels. They have been designed to be significantly bigger than previous Princess ships and offer several notable new-for-the-line features.

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Among the most significant new offerings, Sun Princess is the first Princess ship with suites that come with exclusive access to a private restaurant, lounge and sun deck — part of an effort to draw more upscale customers to the brand.

Additionally, Sun Princess offers an innovative new type of "cabana cabin" along the ship's extra-wide 10th deck that comes with access to a private deck area. Plus, the top deck of the ship received some unusual-for-Princess sizzle with the addition of a glass-dome-topped pool area that transforms into a nightspot after the sun goes down.

Other notable differences between Sun Princess and earlier Princess ships include the lack of a buffet restaurant on its main pool deck. But don't worry, buffet lovers: There still is a buffet-like venue on the ship. It's eight decks below the pool deck, closer to the ship's central piazza and just off its outside promenade.

The ship's main theater, to be called the Princess Arena, also has a new look. Its new-for-Princess, in-the-round shape can be converted into a more traditional proscenium-type theater or a keyhole-type theater to allow for different types of productions.

Among other standout venues, Sun Princess features a secret hideaway for magical performances designed in partnership with the Magic Castle performance venue in Los Angeles.

The biggest Princess Cruises ship ever

At 177,882 gross tons, Sun Princess is about 22% bigger than the biggest ships in the Princess fleet until now. Although 22% bigger, it's designed to hold just 17% more passengers.

In other words, its space-to-passenger ratio is greater, making the ship feel roomier — if only modestly.

The arrival of Sun Princess marks the first time Princess has launched a new class of ship in nearly 11 years.

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Sun Princess will initially sail in Europe through the fall before repositioning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for voyages to the Caribbean. Fares start at $577 per person, not including taxes and fees, for a seven-night Caribbean sailing.

A second ship in the new Sphere Class series, to be called Star Princess, is on order from the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, for delivery in 2025. Its first voyage is scheduled for Aug. 4, 2025, and will take place in the Mediterranean.

TPG will be reporting live from Sun Princess starting March 9.

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