Princess Cruises Announces New Entertainment Features Coming to Sun Princess

Princess Cruises has shared new details about the entertainment coming to Sun Princess. Guests will be able to experience these performances and world-class entertainment experiences when the cruise line’s largest ship to date makes its debut in 2024. 

Entertainment and productions on Sun Princess will primarily be found in three areas - The Dome, Princess Arena, and The Piazza. Following is a look at the entertainment options coming to each area. 

The Dome

The cruise line will partner with renowned entertainment producers Cirque Éloize to bring three showstopping original contemporary circus performances to The Dome of Sun Princess. The Dome on Sun Princess, a new top-deck multi-level entertainment venue, will be the first on a Princess ship and is among the highlights of the line’s new Sphere class of vessels. The space offers natural sky views and will utilize state-of-the-art lighting and technical effects to create the perfect setting for Cirque Éloize designed performances. 

“The Dome is a transformational space that creates a stunning vista with sweeping views of the ocean and creates an unprecedented setting to stage avant-garde spectaculars that will absolutely fascinate our guests,” said Francois Leroux, Princess Senior Vice President, Creative Design and Entertainment. “We’re thrilled to bring this collaboration with Cirque Éloize to life with three original shows, created specifically for this innovative and spectacular space on our next-generation Sun Princess.”

Three, 20- to 30-minute Cirque Éloize shows will rotate throughout each sailing. Guests will be enthralled by performances of aerial hoops, aerial pole, bungee, Cyr wheel, silks, mind-bending contortion, and more. Following are the three shows which will rotate in The Dome: 

• ‘BLUE’ – This show will journey into the magical space between ocean and sky where the spirit of love leads the artists through time and space highlighting both the real and the surreal. 
• ‘COME FLY AWAY’ – This performance will evoke the 1950’s era Rat Pack and the vibrancy of love. The whimsical retro spectacle tells the story of a bandleader who falls head over heels for an audience member. 
• ‘ARTBEAT’ – This upbeat show celebrates the beauty and joy of living life in full color, where a kaleidoscope of characters work together to create a beautiful masterpiece. 

All Cirque Éloize performances will be complimentary with seating availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Princess Arena 

Sun Princess’ Princess Arena will be the home of four new production shows. According to the line, this space is the most technologically advanced entertainment venues at sea. The area is a round theatre space, with a customizable 270-degree keyhole configuration

“The Princess Arena is an engineering marvel that allows us to create awe-inspiring entertainment, offering our guests a completely different experience every night,” said Denise Saviss, vice president of entertainment experience for Princess Cruises. “Not only will our productions shine, but the venue itself, with its state-of-the-art stages, captivating lighting design, and immersive surround sound, will deliver show-stopping spectacles on every voyage.”

The entertainment lineup coming to Princess Arena will be three new productions and one reimagined classic. Shows will be performed by the talented Sun Princess troupe consisting of four lead vocalists, 13 top dancers, and eight Dome Cirque artists. 

Productions in the Princess Arena to include: 

• Vallora, A Pirate Quest (New) – Created, directed, and choreographed by Danny Teeson of “American Idol” fame, this show features a nostalgic 80’s soundtrack that follows the intrepid heroine ‘Vallora’ through a pirate adventure. 
• Stage Struck (New) – Celebrating musical theater, Stage Struck features Broadway and musical hits from shows like Smokey Joe’s Café, My Fair Lady, Rent, and Dreamgirls. 
• Viva La Música (New) – A new musical experience from famed Latin American choreographer Liz Imperio. The Latin Grammy-inspired concert is highlighted by a dance couple who invite guests to join them on the dance floor for a unique immersive experience.
• Fiera! (Re-imagined Guest Favorite) – This fan-favorite show tells the story of a turn-of-the-last-century colorful European fairground in a story revealed through an artfully selected medley of popular songs. 

Piazza

The Piazza on Sun Princess is a new space, featuring a multi-tiered sphere of glass with expansive views. This central area will offer a space for musical acts, performances, and guest events. 

Some entertainment features coming to Sun Princess’ Piazza include a new Sailaway Party, a night-time Welcome Show, a themed Deck Party, Game Shows, and a Farewell Show and Light Spectacle.

2024 Debut 

Sun Princess will make its formal debut in February 2024. The 175,500-ton, 4,300-guest ship is currently under construction at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. The ship will be home to new culinary, entertainment, and activity offerings, as well as offer staterooms with the most balconies of any Princess Cruises ship.

Inaugural 2024 Sun Princess cruises to the Mediterranean, Europe, and the Caribbean are on sale now. 

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