Cruise fans have a new reason to embark on a trip to the Caribbean this winter. The Princess company, one of the luxury brands of the Carnival group, has just launched a new ship, the Sun Princessbased in Fort Lauderdale, FL., after having opened last spring in Barcelona for the summer Mediterranean season.
This ship, the company’s first powered by liquefied natural gas – a cleaner and more efficient fuel than traditional diesel – began its first voyage in North America on October 14.
Like its twin brother, the Star Princess, which will open next year in Alaska, The Sun Princess is a large ship but tries to make it feel like a small ship in terms of crew attention to the customer.
It is also a modern ship with technological and luxury details that were not usually seen on cruise ships until now, such as all rooms have USB-C connections, Wi-Fi, hands-free opening thanks to a token that locates the passenger. at all times or showers with glass screens.
And for those looking for greater luxury, the “Sanctuary Collection” area is like a ship within the ship, a VIP area to which you have access only if you purchase a Sanctuary level room – be it a suite or a larger space. small, but with more facilities.
“Food is life. “Life is food”
But The strong point of the Sun Princess is its first-class culinary offeringachieved because all food served in any of the ship’s 30 restaurants and bars is prepared from scratch in the ship’s kitchens. Nothing is purchased outside the ready-made ship.
In addition to the restaurants included in the ticket price, the Sun Princess also offers the possibility of booking at specialized establishments, ranging from pizzas from a world champion chef to sushi from popular chef Makoto Okuwa.
The entire culinary experience on board Sun Princess is conceived by the chef Rudi SodaminHead of Culinary Arts of the company. Sodamin is a pioneer of cruise cuisine with 50 years of experience in the industry. Their motto: “Food is life. “Life is food”.
Details of the Sun Princess cookware
The new flagship of Princess Cruises, ‘Sun Princess’ is a 177,882-ton, 21-story “Love Boat”. It has the capacity to 4,300 passengers in their 2,157 cabins, plus 1,600 crew members.
In the winter season, which started this October 14, it will offer seven-day cruises through the Eastern and Western Caribbean until April 2025.
In addition to its advanced engineering and design, Sun Princess draws attention for its wide range of onboard options. Its culinary offering seeks to redefine the concept of “gastronomic destination at sea” with collaborations with renowned chefs. The entertainment offering ranges from theatrical productions to a magic experience that includes dinner and special cocktails.
Among the outstanding options of the Sun Princess are:
Spellbound by Magic Castle: A unique fusion of magic, culinary art and mixology. The Sun Princess has recreated the famous magic venue Magic Castle in Los Angeles in a smaller size, which is by invitation only.
Makoto Ocean: Chef Makoto Okuwa’s innovative Edomae-style sushi with a modern twist.
The Butcher’s Block by Dario: With premium meat cuts from renowned Italian butcher Dario Cecchini… and his trumpet.
Pizza by Tony Gemignani: A collection of pizzas created by the 13-time world pizza champion Californian chef.
The Catch by Rudi: a restaurant specializing in fish conceived by chef Rudi Sodamin.
Love by Britto: At the stern of the ship, in a small glass room overlooking the sea, this restaurant inspired by the art of Romero Britto includes heart motifs on all dishes, and even on the cutlery and glassware.
High-tech entertainment and luxury retreats
The Princess Arena, a theater at sea, offers original productions and acrobatic performances by Cirque Èloize. For a more relaxed experience, the Sanctuary Collection offers exclusive access to serene retreats and all-inclusive luxury amenities.
Sustainability at sea
Sun Princess is also the first ship in the Princess Cruises fleet to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), reducing its carbon footprint. This addition aligns with Princess Cruises’ commitment to sustainable practices, including state-of-the-art energy recovery systems for environmentally friendly operations.
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