Sun Princess was at one time the largest cruise ship in the world, but today this still highly regarded ship seems more intimate and less difficult to get around than many of the moster vessels that have followed on from her.
None of that should imply that this beautiful resort ship is an also ran; far from it. Sun Princess has everything you could possibly need for a fully inclusive holiday. There are more bars and eateries than anybody could possibly need for all styles and tastes. And the beautiful, multi level atrium, with its bars,lounges, shopping gallery and sidewalk cafes, is still one of the most beautiful and original people watching spots at sea anywhere.
Feast on anything from fine, flawless formal cuisine to a simple, beautifully grilled burger, perhaps with a side order of fries and some outdoor, poolside sunshine. You can be as active or as stress free as you like, with an on board spa to sharpen your sense of zen, and no shortage of bubbling hot tubs to leave you stress free. If activity is a must, there's a full scale gym, a basketball court, and an extensive walking and jogging track to keep you on your toes.
Nights come alive with every kind of music, from cool jazz to lilting piano melodies, to a full on disco. There are cabarets and floor shows, and a casino that crackles with energy and excitement right through until the early hours,
Summary
Line: Princess Cruises
Launched: 01/12/1995
Tonnage: 77499
Length: 261
Total Crew: 900
Occupancy: 1950
Ship Rating:
Facilities
Facilities
Entertainment
- Princess Theatre
- Rendez-Vous
- Shooting Stars
- 2 x Show Loungess
- Vista Show Lounge
- Youth & Teen Centres
Fitness
- Basketball
- Ocean View Gymnasium
- Sports Court
- Volleyball
Food and Drink
- 24-hour Buffet Bistro
- 24-hour Room Service
- Atrium Bar
- Horizon Court
- Ice Cream Bar
- Patisserie
- Pizzeria
- Poolside Grill
- Regency Dining Room
- Sabatini’s Italian restaurant
- Sterling Steakhouse
- Trident Grill
- Ultimate Balcony Dining
- Wheelhouse Bar
- Wine & Caviar Bar
- Wine bar
Other
- Boutique
- Business Centre
- Duty-free shop
- Future Cruise Sales
- Grand Casino
- ScholarShip@Sea
- Wrap Around Promenade Deck
Recreational
- Card Room
- Library
- Nightclub
- 4 x Outdoor Pools
- Paddle Tennis
- Shuffle Board
- Sports Court
Relaxation
Technology
Decks
Decks
Deck 4 - Fiesta
Cabins
Cabins
Currently no information available.
Life on Board
Facilities
Features
- Dining: Two main dining rooms, one reservation-only cover charge venue and a couple of casual eateries
- Two main dining rooms- the Marquis and Regency- currently offer fixed, two sitting Traditional Dining, where passengers choose from early or late sitting for dinner, and keep the same time and table for the duration of the cruise. Afternoon tea is served here also
- Effective April of 2017, both main dining rooms will offer Anytime Dining, where passengers can turn up to be seated for dinner anytime between 1800-2130. Service of afternoon tea will remain the same
- Horizon Court Buffet offers self service fare for all main meals in a more casual environment, plus hot and cold snacks into the early morning hours
- Amuleto Cafe
- Wine Bar offering speciality wines, specially pared with food offerings. Some food choices incur an extra charge
- International Cafe offering 24/7 coffees, snacks and light meals. There will be a charge for some food options
- Trident Grill for alfresco hot dogs, burgers and fries
- New Zealand Natural Ice Cream
- Sterling Steakhouse offers prime meat cuts, with steaks plus pork and lamb choices served up in calm, unhurried surroundings. Extra charge applies, reservations required
- Kai Sushi Bar offers expertly prepared sushi and sashimi options, served either at a sit up bar or in a more formal restaurant setting. Extra charge applies, reservations required
- SHARE by Curtis Stone offers handmade pastas, composed salads, premium meat dishes and elegant desserts in an environment that encourages you to, well, share! Extra charge applies, reservations essential
- Private Balcony Dining offers the ultimate luxury of a course by course dinner, served on the exclusive privacy of your own private balcony or terrace. Cover charge applies
- Family amenities: Age banded rooms for three to twelve year olds, and a teen room. Slightly outdated now, but still well-staffed and apparently popular with kids
- Top accomodation: Six suites with large private balconies, a nice sized bedroom, living room and a dining area
- Entertainment and facilities: The 2007 refit to bring the ship in line with its all-year-round Australian itineraries was necessary as she was showing her age in many areas and one place she still does is the entertainment which is good but dated, and not as exciting as on many other ships in the fleet
- Tipping: There’s a charge of around £6 per day added to all accounts, even those of children, which you can adjust at the purser’s desk and a mandatory 15% on bar bills and your wine account in the dining rooms.
