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Sun Princess
Sun Princess is a Princess Cruises cruise ship of the Sphere class, in service since 2024. She measures 177,882 gross tons and carries 4,300 guests with a crew of 1,600. She sails Caribbean, Mediterranean itineraries.
About Sun Princess
Sun Princess is the lead ship of the Sphere class, the largest ships Princess has operated, and the first in its fleet powered by liquefied natural gas. Built by Fincantieri at Monfalcone, she measures about 177,900 gross tons, carries about 4,300 guests and shows a new exterior with glass, dome-like structures. She is the third Princess ship of the name and began sailing in the Mediterranean on 28 February 2024. Before moving to Florida in October 2024 she was refitted, with many restaurants moved or reconfigured and attractions removed from the Park19 family area. Princess sails her from Fort Lauderdale in the Caribbean and lists Mediterranean voyages for her.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
Home port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Sun Princess sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
All 3 lounges at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Fort Lauderdale, FloridaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Sun Princess?
Sun Princess is operated by Princess Cruises and belongs to its Sphere class.
How big is Sun Princess?
Sun Princess measures 177,882 gross tons and 345 metres in length, with 20 decks.
How crowded does Sun Princess feel?
Sun Princess has a passenger space ratio of 41.4: 177,882 gross tons for 4,300 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Sun Princess feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Sun Princess carry?
Sun Princess carries 4,300 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,600 (about 2.7 guests per crew member).
When did Sun Princess enter service?
Sun Princess entered service in 2024 and was last refurbished in 2024.
Where does Sun Princess sail?
Sun Princess sails Caribbean and Mediterranean itineraries. Her home port is Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Sun Princess?
Sun Princess sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Fly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Sun Princess?
Princess Cruises publishes the deck plans for Sun Princess; this page links to Deck plans.
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