The Sun Princess is a popular floating resort. The waters are crowded with sea-worthy vessels, so to make planning easier, we've done all the prep work for a cruise vacation. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on cruise ships, here is a tip sheet offering all the key information one could ever need to know about the Sun Princess.
Destination
The Sun Princess is used for the World Cruise on Princess Cruises and sails to ports all over the globe, including stops in Australia, Asia, Africa, Hawaii and the South Pacific.
Passenger Ship
The Sun Princess, launched in 1995, is a midsize cruise liner. The 77,000-ton vessel can accommodate up to 1,950 passengers.
Special Features
on the Sun Princess include two swimming pools, four hot tubs, a spa and fitness club, golf simulators, a 24-hour Internet cafe, a full casino, a show lounge and four cocktail lounges.
Accommodations
Passengers on the
can choose from several cabin sizes and styles, including interior cabins (those on the inside of the ship without a window), ocean-view cabins and more than 400 cabins with private balconies. All staterooms feature a private bath, ample closet space, a refrigerator and a television set.
Cost
Cruise fares vary widely depending on the duration and the destination of the cruise. A 14-night cruise from
to ports in Australia and New Zealand on the Sun Princess starts at $1,699 per person for an inside cabin. The Princess 107-day
starts at $19,994 per person based on two persons sharing an inside stateroom. Airfare and port taxes are additional.
Excursions
Previous passengers on the Sun Princess have recommended the city and shopping tour of
that features a trip to a batik factory, a visit to a pewter factory and time to sightsee and shop on your own in Malaysia's capital city.
Dining Experience
Princess Cruises offers
, meaning that passengers can dine when and with whom they choose each evening. Dining venues include the traditional Regency Dining Room, the smaller Sterling Steakhouse and the casual Horizon Court Buffet. Guests may also choose to dine on their private verandas or in their stateroom.
Maiden Voyage
The
first sailed from Port Everglades, Florida, in December 1995.
In The News
In 1998, the
was featured in the revival of the "Love Boat" television series, "Love Boat: the Next Wave." Our research revealed no safety concerns regarding the Sun Princess.
A passenger shares the view from the top of the Sun Princess.
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