When the Sun Princess entered service in 1995, she was
the world's largest cruise ship. The prototype of a series of four similar sister ships, she sports
a rather "boxy" exterior look, but numerous well-designed public rooms, as well es
expansive open decks.
Operator: Princess Cruises
Capacity (double occupancy): 1,950
Builder: Fincantieri
Full Capacity: 2,250
Inaugurated: 1995
Space Ratio: 39.7 / 34.4
Gross Tonnage: 77,441 gt
Crew: 900
Length: 857 ft. / 261 m
Berlitz® Rating: ****
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about the Sun Princess
The Sun Princess revolutionized cruising with her large number of private balcony
staterooms and her personal choice dining and entertainment options.
The four-story Grand Plaza atrium is the main social hub of the ship with shops,
entertainment and dining radiating from this focal point. It features a 24-hour reception desk and
circular marble foyer, glass elevators, a circular floating staircase and stained-glass dome. A
second smaller atrium is located aft of the Grand Plaza.
Modeled after the officer's bar of yesterday's liners, the Wheelhouse Bar
features lots of brass, leather furniture, rosewood-paneled walls and a collection of ship
memorabilia which give it a classic, nautical feel.