Next Level "Love Boat" from Princess
Cruises Delivers Incredible Family Vacations
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LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 18,
2024 /CNW/ -- Sun Princess, the newest and
next-level Love Boat from Princess Cruises, has been named a 2025
Good Housekeeping Family Travel Award Winner, an accolade
reserved for exceptional family experiences. Coming on the heels of
being named Condé Nast Traveler's Mega Ship of the Year, this recognition further
establishes Sun Princess as a standout in the global cruise
industry. The full award feature can be found on
goodhousekeeping.com/familytravel2025.
The Good Housekeeping Family Travel Awards spotlight
destinations and experiences that deliver extraordinary value,
quality, and joy for families traveling together—from parents with
young children to grandparents reuniting with the whole clan. The
2025 winners were chosen based on a rigorous selection process that
included expert reviews, consumer feedback, and real-world testing
by Good Housekeeping's team of editors. The ship's unique blend of
innovation, luxury, and entertainment makes it a one-of-a-kind
setting for commemorating life's significant moments.
"We are deeply honored to receive this recognition from one of
the most trusted names in family recommendations," said
John Padgett, president of Princess
Cruises. "Our ship was designed to bring generations together
through unforgettable experiences at sea, and this award reaffirms
our commitment to creating cherished family memories."
Sun Princess introduces the new, innovative Sphere Class ship
platform that has been designed exclusively for Princess Cruises. A
true engineering marvel, Sun Princess recently completed an
inaugural cruise season in the Mediterranean and debuted in
Ft. Lauderdale last month for the
ship's first Caribbean season. Its
sister ship, Star Princess, will join the fleet in Fall 2025
offering Caribbean itineraries
alongside Sun Princess before Star Princess transitions to Alaskan
voyages in Spring 2026.
Princess ships are renowned for offering spacious venues and Sun
Princess takes that to the next level. The Dome is a
ground-breaking geodesic, glass-enclosed structure at the top of
the ship inspired by the terraces of Santorini that features an
extraordinary indoor-outdoor pool and solarium by day that
transforms into a venue for all-ages entertainment each night.
Sun Princess also boasts a suspended Sphere Atrium, the namesake
of this new class of ship, which takes the central Piazza hub of
the ship into a new dimension, where guests can dance to music that
spans generations or take part in other curated activities that
bring loved ones together as they enjoy expansive ocean views.
For younger travelers seeking age-specific adventures, Sun
Princess offers a range of supervised clubs. These complimentary
areas include:
Firefly Park – For the youngest guests, this innovative,
imaginative and immersive space, located on deck six, invites
younger youth and family to explore, play and socialize. Whether
through the program's structured activities featuring art projects,
science experiments or climbing walls and structures, this space
encourages exploration and discovery of new people, cultures and
places, and fosters a special connection to the sea. Firefly Park
also invites families of babies and toddlers, ages six months to
three, to crawl and engage their senses with a dedicated play area.
After hours babysitting is available from 10
pm – 1 am for $5.
Neon Grove (tweens) and Underground (teens) –
Located on deck seven, two separate areas offer an inviting space
for tweens and teens to hang out, interact and just have fun. Both
spaces feature colorful, comfy sofas and chairs for lounging,
PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch gaming consoles, plus air hockey,
foosball, and skeeball. Program activities for these age groups
include ship scavenger hunts, movie nights, hosted games and dance
parties.
Additional Sun Princess features include:
- Best Foodie Destination at Sea: 30 restaurant and bar
venues across the ship, including celebrity collaborations such as
Spellbound by Magic Castle (the cruise line's second
"Extraordinary Experience" blending magic with mixology),
Makoto Ocean (sushi by
Chef Makoto Okuwa); Love by
Britto (a romantic, art-infused restaurant by Romero Britto); The Butcher's Block by
Dario (perfectly prepared beef and steak from the world's most
famous butcher – Dario Cecchini;
grilling up perfectly prepared beef and steak); The Catch by
Rudi (an exceptional dinner concept from renowned chef
Rudi Sodamin showcasing treasures
from the sea); and Umai Teppanyaki, a first on a Princess
ship.
- Showstopping Entertainment: The Princess
Arena, a state-of-the-art theater, and Cirque
Éloize performances in The Dome.
The ship also features the line's signature
MedallionClass technology for personalized, premium service,
reinforcing Princess Cruises' reputation for delivering exceptional
family vacations.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic
cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests
every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest
ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity
customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms,
world class dining, grand performances, award-winning
casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative
experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess
MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and
unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world
- the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. Sun Princess, the brand's
new, next-level Love Boat named Condé Nast Traveler's Mega Ship of the Year, introduces the
groundbreaking Sphere Class platform and will be joined by sister
ship, Star Princess, in Fall 2025. The company is part of Carnival
Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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