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Sun Princess Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 5
Helpful Votes: 83

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
Sun Princess

10 Night Grand Mediterranean (Barcelona To Rome)

Sail date: March 09, 2024

Ship: Sun Princess

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

We had the first two cruises cancelled. We were originally booked for 40 nights but have only done 20 nights. In some ways I am rather glad. The ship itself is very different to other Princess vessels and I can’t make my mind up if that’s good or bad. We have sailed over 100 cruises with Princess for context. The food in the Signature Restaurant was absolutely excellent and the service was impeccable, as it has been in all areas we have been in. I am mildly disappointed with our Sky Suite, it just doesn’t compare to the Sky Suites on Royal class ships, the balcony is rather small and the living area feels rather small and cramped in comparison. The design is sleek and is a nice cabin but it doesn’t live up to its predecessor. The ship is very modern overall and has a completely different feel. I am not overly keen on the piazza, it is quite soulless really and has been turned into a bit of a nightclub, the huge screen also does not help. I am also not impressed that Princess has chosen to add the ‘Park 19’ concept, it just doesn’t belong on a Princess ship. Overall, she does have the potential to be a great ship with some areas being absolutely amazing (Crooners and Signature Sun Deck). I have booked a number of B2Bs on Star Princess’ inaugural season but we are weighing it up now. I think that Princess needs to tweak a few things. We have had a good time overall though.

Ship experiences

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Signature Sky Suite - Deck 16 Aft
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13 Comments

Ladyjunecliff     8 months ago

Will be interested to see the later on reviews as it sounds like it’s still finalizing stages.
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Christopher2009     8 months ago

The Piazza looks bland and dull. Most of the decor doesn't look very inspiring either. It just seems to lack any sort of character. I love the Emerald Princess, a beautiful ship. Sorry, but the new Sun Princess isn't doing anything for me.
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j18ktleo7525557     8 months ago

I have a group booked on Star Jan 2026 all in suites. Challenge is that I am coming from Suite Class on Edge class Celebrity which is AWESOME! On Celebrity they are changing up each 'iteraton' of the Edge class with little 'tweaks' which is what I'm hoping Princess will do for Star? Such a shame if the quality of the suites isn't what people are expecting but maybe the price point is indicative considering everything you get with Premium booking?
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karlgrgurich     9 months ago

Thanks for your review. I appreciate your thoughts
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mcmills     9 months ago

With so many mixed reviews coming in about the Sun Princess and its rough start, im a bit stressed. We set sail on her next sailing on March 19th. We did the inaugural sailing on the Sky Princess in the Mediterranean and all went well. Seems like Princess has taken the all-inclusive idea away from cruising with this ship. Things that once were included are an upcharge now. Our prepaid excursions have been tossed all around our canceled before we even set sail.
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stacy12312     9 months ago

After all the reviews, I am kind of worried about our trip in about seven weeks.
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AlanG07     9 months ago

The piazza looks soulless compared to Royal and Grand class ships which have the wow factor looking like a Roman or Greek palace! What happened to our other favourite venues like Explorers lounge and Wheelhouse lounge.
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javawoody     9 months ago

Appreciate your comments
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Bear1     9 months ago

Great to read your review, we our still debating about taking her.
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TOhcruisers     9 months ago

Thanks for the comments and feedback!
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HeavySeas     9 months ago

Thanks for sharing
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cruising2004     9 months ago

Thank you for your review.
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Gwbigdog     9 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us
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