Sydney, Australia (Nov. 01, 2022) – When the newest, largest and most innovative Princess
Cruises ship – Sun Princess – debuts in February 2024, guests will set sail on a memorable 10-
day Grand Mediterranean inaugural voyage with departure options from Barcelona, Rome, and
Athens. The first inaugural cruise of the 175,500-ton vessel, boasting expansive venues,
contemporary entertainment, multi-story dining rooms and next-level accommodations starts on
February 8. Additional Mediterranean voyages will go on sale Nov. 9, 2022, for voyages
through September 2024.
As seen on “The Real Love Boat,” the new CBS reality dating adventure show set aboard a
luxury Princess cruise ship, the inaugural season of Sun Princess cruises will visit the
destinations featured in the show including Gibraltar, Marseille and Santorini.
Highlights of the March through September 2024 inaugural cruise season of Sun Princess,
include:
• 10-day Grand Mediterranean inaugural cruise between Barcelona and Rome departing
March 9, featuring Mallorca, Sicily, Athens, Kusadasi, Santorini and Naples.
• Seven-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles & Turkey between Rome and Athens, sevenday
Mediterranean with Greece & Italy between Athens and Barcelona and seven-day
Mediterranean with France & Italy between Barcelona and Rome, with over 20
departures to choose from between April and September 2024.
• European Explorer voyages sailing between the Mediterranean and London
(Southampton) from nine to 23 days.
• Nine-day Grand Mediterranean voyage sailing roundtrip from Rome.
• 10-day Grand Mediterranean voyages sailing roundtrip from Rome, or between
Barcelona and Rome.
• 10-day Grand Western Mediterranean voyages roundtrip from Rome.
• 16-day Iberian Passage voyage sailing the Atlantic Ocean between London
(Southampton) and Fort Lauderdale.
Princess guests wishing to expand their time on land can also choose from three unique cruisetours:
• Best of Greece: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Meteora, Delphi, and the
Acropolis of Athens and its Parthenon. Offered with the seven-day Mediterranean with
Greek Isles & Italy, 14-day Mediterranean with Greece, France and Italy, or the 21-day Best
of the Mediterranean cruises from Athens.
• Classic Italy: Visit Venice, Florence and Rome’s greatest sights: Venice’s St. Mark’s
Square and Doge’s Palace, Rome’s Coliseum and Vatican museums, the Duomo and
Michelangelo’s sculpture of David in Florence. All sights are offered with the seven-day
Mediterranean with Greek Isles & Turkey, 14-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles, Italy &
Turkey, or the 21-day Best of Mediterranean cruises from Rome.
• Highlights of Spain: Offered with the seven-day Mediterranean with France & Italy, 14-day
Mediterranean with Greek Isles, France & Turkey or 21-day Best of Mediterranean cruises
from Barcelona. Visit Madrid, Valencia, Toledo and enjoy the sights and tastes of Spain.
Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the largest Princess ship ever
constructed embraces Italian heritage by featuring a newly-designed, brand-iconic Piazza and
The Dome, a cutting-edge entertainment space inspired by the terraces of Santorini. While
introducing a completely new class of ships for the cruise line, Sun Princess also remains true
to the smooth clean lines and design aesthetics of the cruise line’s famous Seawitch icon and
popularised in the original “Love Boat” TV series.
Sun Princess will also feature the exclusive Princess Medallion that will extend Princess’
leadership position in delivering exceptional and custom experiences at unmatched scale,
offering guests personalised service only previously found on the industry’s smallest ships.
Part of Carnival Corporation’s green cruising focus, Sun Princess will be the first Princess ship
and one of 11 new vessels in the corporate fleet powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), the
world’s cleanest fossil fuel.
Past Princess guests are eligible for a special promotion when they book Sun Princess voyages
early. The special promotion consists of a Captain’s Circle Launch Discount, which may be
combined with launch and group promotions. These discounts do not apply to third or fourth
berth guests and the discount expires on January 31, 2023.
For more details on Princess cruises, visit the company’s website at princess.com, call 13 24 88
or connect with a professional travel advisor. Travel agents are encouraged to call 1300 587
473 or visit onesourcecruises.com.au.
My Cruise TV Noel Sadler
MYCRUISETV@BIGPOND.COM