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Sun Princess

186 upcoming departures  ·  186 itineraries

Sun Princess is a 4,300-guest Princess Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2024. This page lists 186 upcoming departures across 186 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Travelers wanting extensive specialty dining ✓ Families with children and teenagers ✓ Guests who prefer many outdoor leisure areas
Class Sphere-Class
Built 2024
Gross Tonnage 177,882
Guests 4,300
Crew 1,600
Length 345.6 m
Beam 42.4 m
Decks 21
Cabins 2,157
Max speed 22.0 kn
Flag Bermuda
Guests per crew 2.7
Space ratio 41

Sun Princess at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 94%

A mega-ship at 177,882 gross tons — #29 of 565 ships we track. 41 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Travelers wanting extensive specialty dining
  • Families with children and teenagers
  • Guests who prefer many outdoor leisure areas
  • Passengers seeking newer ship design
  • Suite guests interested in private retreat spaces

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers wanting a small, intimate ship
  • Passengers avoiding extra-charge dining
  • Guests preferring mostly traditional ship design
  • Travelers seeking extensive oceanview cabin choice
  • Those sensitive to busy public areas

Live Position ● 43 minutes ago

Heading to: GRSHD

Currently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Crete (Chania), Greece — last stop Naples, Italy (for Capri & Pompeii)

Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy → Naples, Italy (for Capri & Pompeii) → Crete (Chania), Greece → Kusadasi, Turkey (for Ephesus) → Mykonos, Greece → Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Coming up
  1. Chania arrives 08:00 AM
  2. Kusadasi arrives 07:00 AM
  3. Mykonos arrives 07:00 AM
19.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Sun Princess

Sun Princess is the first Sphere-Class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet and entered service in 2024. Built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, it is an approximately 178,000-gross-ton LNG-capable cruise ship carrying about 4,300 guests with 21 decks. Its design centers on expansive outdoor areas, the glass-enclosed Dome, the suspended Sphere Piazza, extensive balcony accommodation, and a broad selection of dining, entertainment, family, and wellness venues.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Princess Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani, Monfalcone
Registry / flag
Bermuda (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
ZCHD6
IMO number
9863118
MMSI
310841000

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship features the geodesic, glass-enclosed Dome, the suspended Sphere Piazza, The Sanctuary, Movies Under the Stars, and extensive outdoor deck space. Its dual-fuel propulsion system is designed to operate primarily on LNG.

For families

Family offerings include youth and teen spaces, pools, outdoor recreation areas, and age-appropriate activities, subject to the ship’s onboard program.

Pools, spa & wellness

Wellness facilities include a fitness center, spa services, pools, and The Sanctuary adults-oriented retreat area.

Accessibility

Princess Cruises provides accessible staterooms and public areas, with accessibility features and assistance subject to the specific accommodation and facility. Consult Princess Cruises for current requirements before booking.

Environmental features

Sun Princess is the first LNG cruise ship built by Fincantieri and the first primarily LNG-powered dual-fuel vessel to enter the Princess fleet.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 7

Bellini's Cocktail Bar Coffee Currents Crown Grill Eclipse Dining Room Gelateria Good Spirits® At Sea Neon Grove Tweens Club O'Malley's Irish Pub Princess Live! Princess Arena The Butcher's Block by Dario The Catch by Rudi The Piazza The Underground Teen Lounge Wheelhouse Bar The Shops of Princess

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeSizeSleepsDecks
Sky SuiteBooking codes include S0; includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Suite 1,262 sq ft 5 16
Grand SuiteBooking codes include S2 and S3. Suite 636 sq ft 4 10, 16
Vista SuiteBooking code S4. Suite 446 sq ft 4 15, 16, 17
Signature SuiteBooking code S9; part of the Sanctuary Collection. Suite 304 sq ft 4 11, 15, 16, 17

Dining, bars & venues

19 included 14 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Soleil Dining Room Included
Deck 6
The traditional-dining level of the three-level Horizons Dining Room.
Coffee Currents Varies
Deck 7
A café serving specialty coffee and light refreshments.
Crown Grill Extra cost
Deck 7
A specialty steakhouse serving steaks and seafood.
Eclipse Dining Room Included
Deck 7
The anytime-dining level of the three-level Horizons Dining Room.
Gelateria Extra cost
Deck 7
A gelato and frozen-dessert counter.
O'Malley's Irish Pub Extra cost
Deck 7
An Irish pub offering food, drinks and live music.
The Butcher's Block by Dario Extra cost
Deck 7
A specialty dining venue focused on beef and butcher-selected cuts.
The Catch by Rudi Extra cost
Deck 7
A specialty seafood restaurant created with chef Rudi Sodamin.
Makoto Ocean Extra cost
Deck 8
A specialty Japanese restaurant created with chef Makoto Okuwa.
Sabatini's Extra cost
Deck 8
A specialty Italian restaurant.
Sanctuary Restaurant Varies
Deck 8
An exclusive restaurant for Sanctuary Collection guests.
Umai Teppanyaki Extra cost
Deck 8
A Japanese teppanyaki venue with chef-led table cooking.
Alfredo's Pizzeria Extra cost
Deck 9
A sit-down pizzeria serving handcrafted pizzas.
Americana Diner Included
Deck 9
A casual diner serving American-style meals.
International Café Varies
Deck 9
A café offering included snacks and separately priced specialty coffee.
The Eatery Included
Deck 9
The ship’s buffet restaurant.
Coffee & Cones Varies
Deck 17
A top-deck counter serving coffee and ice cream.
Lido Greens Included
Deck 17
A casual Lido food counter.
Lido Grill Included
Deck 17
A casual grill serving pool-deck food.
Lido Slice Included
Deck 17
A casual pizza counter.
Lido Tacos Included
Deck 17
A casual taco counter.
Love by Britto Extra cost
Deck 17
A specialty restaurant combining artwork by Romero Britto with a menu by Rudi Sodamin.

Bars & lounges

Bellini's Cocktail Bar Varies
Deck 7
A cocktail bar in the central entertainment and dining area.
Good Spirits® At Sea Varies
Deck 7
A cocktail bar featuring drinks developed with mixologist Rob Floyd.
Wheelhouse Bar Varies
Deck 7
A nautical-themed bar serving drinks and hosting live music.
Crooners Varies
Deck 8
A piano bar and lounge.
Spellbound by Magic Castle™ Extra cost
Deck 8
A magic-themed venue combining performances with theatrical cocktails.
Cascade Bar Varies
An outdoor bar serving drinks near the top-deck leisure areas.
Lido Bar Varies
Deck 17
A poolside bar serving drinks.
Sea View Bar Varies
Deck 17
An outdoor bar overlooking the ship’s wake and sea views.
The MIX Varies
Deck 17
An outdoor bar near the Lido leisure areas.
Sun Bar Varies
Deck 18
An outdoor bar serving guests near the Sanctuary areas.

History & sister ships

Other Sphere-Class ships

Where Sun Princess sails, month by month

Oct
26
Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
Mediterranean 5 0 0 0 0 2 16 14 11 10 9 14
Caribbean 0 6 7 7 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
From / night $110 $45 $75 $86 $71 $54 $168 $148 $135 $134 $138 $168

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in November 2026 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

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Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Caribbean Cruise

From $1,199 · $120/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 18, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Europe Cruise

From $1,667 · $167/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Europe Cruise

From $1,613 · $161/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jul 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Europe Cruise

From $1,551 · $155/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jul 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Europe Cruise

From $1,920 · $192/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 15, 2028
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Europe Cruisetour

From $2,851 · $285/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 21, 2026
1 upcoming departure
11 Nights

11 Nights Caribbean Cruise

From $1,204 · $109/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

From $1,883 · $171/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 13, 2027
1 upcoming departure
11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

From $1,611 · $146/night
Ports of Call
Next: Aug 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 186 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Oct 21, 2026Oct 31, 202610 Nights Europe Cruise10MediterraneanBook →
Oct 24, 2026Nov 15, 202622 Nights Transatlantic Cruise22MediterraneanBook →
Oct 24, 2026Oct 31, 20267 Nights Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Oct 25, 2026Nov 15, 202621 Nights Transatlantic Cruise21MediterraneanBook →
Oct 31, 2026Nov 15, 202615 Nights Transatlantic Cruise15MediterraneanBook →
Nov 15, 2026Nov 22, 20267 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Nov 15, 2026Nov 29, 202614 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Nov 22, 2026Dec 6, 202614 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Nov 22, 2026Nov 29, 20267 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Nov 29, 2026Dec 13, 202614 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Nov 29, 2026Dec 6, 20267 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 6, 2026Dec 20, 202614 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 6, 2026Dec 13, 20267 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 13, 2026Dec 27, 202614 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 20, 2026Dec 27, 20267 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 20, 2026Jan 3, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 27, 2026Jan 3, 20277 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 27, 2026Jan 10, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 3, 2027Jan 17, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 3, 2027Jan 10, 20277 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Jan 10, 2027Jan 24, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 10, 2027Jan 17, 20277 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Jan 17, 2027Jan 31, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 24, 2027Feb 7, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →

Showing the next 24 of 186 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Sun Princess FAQ

What flag does Sun Princess sail under?

Sun Princess is registered in Bermuda.

How many passengers does Sun Princess hold?

Sun Princess carries about 4,300 guests with roughly 1,600 crew.

How old is Sun Princess?

Sun Princess entered service in 2024.

How big is Sun Princess?

At 177,882 gross tons and 346 m long, Sun Princess is a mega-ship — larger than 94% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What dining is included on Sun Princess?

The Eatery, Americana Diner, the main Horizons Dining Room levels, International Café food selections, and Lido and Promenade casual dining are included in the standard fare. Specialty restaurants and some premium food and beverage items cost extra.

What is the dress code on Sun Princess?

Princess uses a smart-casual dress code for most evenings, with formal or dressier evening events on designated nights. Casual beachwear and poolwear are not appropriate in indoor dining rooms.

Are gratuities included on Sun Princess?

Crew appreciation is normally added to the onboard account unless included through a booking or package arrangement. Guests can review the applicable onboard account details before sailing.

Is Wi-Fi available on Sun Princess?

MedallionNet Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship. Access may be purchased separately or included through selected Princess packages.

What accessibility features are available?

The ship has accessible staterooms and accessible routes, and Princess can provide mobility and other accessibility assistance when arranged in advance. Specific cabin features vary by stateroom.

What facilities are available for children and teenagers?

Firefly Park serves children ages three to seven, Neon Grove is for ages eight to twelve, and The Underground is for ages thirteen to seventeen. Younger children may use designated play areas during family play times with a parent or guardian.