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Reserve Collection Mini-Suites

Introducing our reserve collection, the new name for club class. includes the same exclusive services & amenities you love.

Premium Location Mini-suites

Indulge in this elevated stateroom category featuring our very best mini-suites that include premium services and amenities. With Reserve Collection (formerly known as Club Class), you’ll enjoy everything from a prime mini-suite location and in-room wine set-up to the expedited seating in our exclusive Reserve Dining area.

Exclusive Reserve Dining

There’s nothing quite like the Reserve Dining experience. Think private entrance to an exclusive area in the main dining room. (And on Sun and Star Princess® – a private restaurant!). Expedited seating and dining on your own schedule, no reservations needed. Menu options just for you, including a daily chef’s special. And a dedicated waitstaff to respond to your every request. It’s sure to be your favorite way to dine at sea!

Complimentary Wine

Enjoy a bottle of wine in your stateroom upon arrival.

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Priority Specialty Dining Reservations

Receive special assistance with priority reservations at your favorite specialty restaurants.

Evening Canapés

Nibble on masterfully-crafted canapés delivered directly to your stateroom.

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Upgraded Bathrobes

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Plus Our Standard Mini-suite Benefits

• Spacious staterooms up to 323 square feet with balconies
• Princess Luxury Bed
• Balcony with Patio Furniture (a table and two chairs)
• Refrigerator
• Separate seating area with coffee table and a sofa bed
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
• Private bathroom including combination tub and shower*
• Hair Dryer, Phone & Desk
• Two flat-panel satellite TVs
• Digital Security Safe

*Please note, accessible mini-suites have accessible showers only/no tub.

Full Suite guests will also enjoy the elevated benefits of Reserve Dining.

Princess Cruises ship cabin and suite guide: Everything you want to know

Is a balcony cabin a must for you when you cruise? Princess Cruises could be your line.

The California-based brand was a pioneer in adding a large number of balcony cabins to ships, and even its oldest vessels are loaded with balcony cabins — something that can't be said for many of its rivals.

On the flip side, Princess offers relatively few suites on its ships compared to some of the big-ship lines with which it most directly competes, including Celebrity Cruises , Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean. Just 46 of the 1,830 rooms on the line's recently unveiled Discovery Princess are suites, for instance. Believe it or not, that's an improvement from earlier vessels in the same series, some of which have as few as 36 suites.

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Princess also isn't known for enormous and amenity-filled suites.

What this means is there aren't a lot of ways to live large on a Princess ship or pack a lot of people into a single accommodation. Until the debut of Sky Princess in 2019, the line didn't have a single cabin that could accommodate more than four people.

That said, on Princess ships, you can often create larger living spaces by booking two connecting cabins.

A Princess Cruises cabin primer

As is typical for many cruise ships, Princess vessels offer cabins in four broad categories: Windowless "inside" cabins, ocean-view cabins, balcony cabins and suites.

As noted above, a significant portion of cabins on all Princess ships are balcony cabins — the category of cabin that everyone wants these days. About 80% of the 1,834 cabins on Princess's six-month-old Enchanted Princess are balcony cabins or suites with balconies, for instance. Compare that to the 72% of cabins on Royal Caribbean's four-year-old Symphony of the Seas that are balcony cabins or suites with balconies.

Notably, every single cabin facing the sea on three of the newest Princess ships — Royal Princess, Regal Princess and Majestic Princess — has a balcony. These three vessels are completely devoid of ocean-view cabins (cabins facing the sea that only have a window). That's relatively unusual in the world of big mass-market ships — the niche of cruising in which Princess plays. It's more common with luxury cruise vessels.

Related: The ultimate guide to Princess Cruises ships

At the same time, as noted above, Princess vessels have fewer suites than you'll find on the ships operated by such big-ship brands as Royal Caribbean and Celebrity.

Here's a breakdown of the broad cabin categories on Royal Princess, which is typical of the line's newer ships (it's the prototype vessel for the line's new, six-ship Royal Class series):

Inside cabins: 342 (19%) Ocean-view cabins: 0 (0%) Balcony cabins (including mini-suites): 1,402 (79%) Suites: 36 (2%)

On older Princess ships (and, in general, all older cruise ships), there are fewer balcony cabins. However, the ratio of balcony cabins to non-balcony cabins is much higher on older Princess ships than it is on older vessels at many other big-ship lines. An impressive 72% of the 1,000 cabins on Princess's 2003-built Coral Princess, for instance, are balcony cabins.

On Coral Princess, inside cabins and ocean-view cabins only make up 26% of all rooms. A breakdown of the cabin categories on that ship:

Inside cabins: 108 (11%) Ocean-view cabins: 157 (16%) Balcony cabins (including mini-suites): 719 (72%) Suites: 16 (2%)

The takeaway here is that you'll have an easier time locking down a balcony cabin on a Princess ship — even an older Princess ship — than you will when booking many of the ships operated by competing big-ship lines.

Just note that you'll want to book early if you're aiming for a suite on a Princess ship since there are so few of them. Note, also, that suites tend to sell out early on cruise ships in general. An old saying in the cruise industry is that "ships sell from the top and the bottom." That is, the first cabins on any vessel to sell out are the most expensive cabins, which are the suites, and then the least expensive cabins, which typically are the inside cabins. The mid-priced "middle" cabins sell last.

Design-wise, Princess's cabins and suites are fairly basic and comfortable, if not super stylish.

When it comes to rooms, Princess is sort of the Marriott of the big-ship cruise world. Its rooms are comfortable and functional, but a bit bland. Avant-garde style is not a Princess thing.

Inside cabins on Princess Cruises ships

These are the cabins you stay in when you're on a tight budget. On any Princess ship, they are almost always the least-expensive option when you're booking a cabin. You often can save considerable money by booking an inside cabin versus an ocean-view or higher-level cabin.

What you'll give up, of course, is that ocean view. Your room will have four walls and no windows offering a glimpse of the outside world.

You'll also be in a relatively small room. The typical inside cabin on the new Discovery Princess measures 166 square feet, with some as big as 175 square feet. By comparison, the typical balcony cabin on Discovery Princess measures 181 square feet, not including a 41-square-foot balcony (for a total of 222 square feet).

Still, the inside cabins on Princess ships are bigger than the inside cabins on ships operated by some of the line's main competitors.

Related: The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Princess ship

Inside cabins on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, for instance, measure just 149 square feet — quite a bit less than the inside cabins on Discovery Princess.

Note that older Princess ships sometimes have smaller inside cabins than newer Princess ships. On the line's 2003-built Coral Princess, inside cabins measure just 156 to 166 square feet. On the line's 1998-built Grand Princess, most inside cabins are 160 square feet (some wheelchair-accessible inside cabins on Grand Princess measure 182 square feet).

Many inside cabins on Princess ships have pull-down bunks that will allow for up to four people to stay in the rooms.

Ocean-view cabins on Princess Cruises ships

With an ocean-view cabin, you get a window looking out to the sea, but not an attached balcony where you can sit outside and enjoy the fresh air.

As noted above, three of Princess's newest vessels — Royal Princess, Regal Princess and Majestic Princess — don't have a single ocean-view cabin. Every outward-facing cabin has a balcony. However, you'll find ocean-view cabins on the line's older vessels and also on the line's three newest ships, Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess.

In general, ocean-view cabins on the Princess ships that have them are a tad bigger than the inside cabins found on the same vessels. On the line's Emerald Princess, for instance, the typical ocean-view cabin measures 178 square feet. The typical inside cabin on Emerald Princess measures 163 square feet.

On many Princess ships that have ocean-view cabins, the rooms are mostly found just above the promenade deck, where the lifeboats hang, and have obstructed views. You'll also sometimes find a few ocean-view cabins at the back of Princess vessels, facing the wake.

Related: The 3 classes of Princess ships, explained

On the line's two Coral Class ships — Coral Princess and Island Princess — there are a few "premium" ocean-view cabins that measure a more spacious 212 square feet. If you're the kind of traveler who needs a lot of space, these rooms can be a good choice.

There also are a handful of "premium" ocean-view cabins on the new Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess that measure 172 square feet and have unusual slanting windows.

Balcony cabins on Princess Cruises ships

Balcony cabins are what everyone wants these days, and Princess is delivering with huge numbers of balcony cabins on all its newest ships. On the line's new Royal Class series of ships, which began debuting in 2013, nearly 80% of rooms are balcony cabins.

On these newer vessels — Royal Princess, Regal Princess, Majestic Princess, Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess and Discovery Princess — the typical balcony cabin has an interior space of 181 square feet plus a balcony that measures 41 square feet (for a total of 222 square feet). However, there also are bigger "premium deluxe balcony" cabins that can measure as much as 233 square feet on the inside (not including the balcony). Some of these have larger-than-normal balconies that can stretch the total square footage to 312 square feet.

In addition, the Royal Class vessels have even larger balcony cabins that Princess calls mini-suites. Including their balcony space, these cabins measure anywhere from 299 to 329 square feet. While these mini-suite cabins have the word "suite" in their name, we are including them in the balcony cabin category as they generally resemble very large balcony cabins vs. true suites.

Related: Everything to know about the Princess Captain's Club loyalty program

The typical Princess balcony cabin has twin beds that can be converted into a queen bed, a built-in desk with a chair and a built-in miniature refrigerator. In addition to beds, a desk and a miniature fridge, premium balcony cabins have a seating area with a sofa bed that can be used for a third passenger in the room. Some also have a pull-down bunk that can accommodate a fourth person.

Suites on Princess Cruises ships

As mentioned above, Princess ships generally have fewer suites than the ships operated by some of its biggest competitors. The line also isn't known for particularly giant suites.

Princess's three newest ships — Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess — have the line's first truly large standalone suites, dubbed Sky Suites. There are two of them on each of the vessels, and they measure a generous 1,792 square feet (though more than half of that space is taken up by a huge wraparound balcony). With two bedrooms plus a living room with a pullout sofa, the Sky Suites are the first Princess accommodations designed for up to five people.

Still, even the Sky Suites on Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess aren't the sort of truly epic suites with huge interior living spaces that you'll find on the latest ships from such competitors as Celebrity and Royal Caribbean. The latest Celebrity vessels, for instance, offer so-called Iconic Suites that have twice as much interior space as the Sky Suites.

If you're the kind of cruiser who is only happy in a cabin of truly giant proportions (and are willing to pay up for it), Princess probably isn't your line.

Still, you'll find at least a few suites of a decent size on every Princess ship. The line's seven Grand Class vessels each offer two "family suites" at their fronts that can be created by connecting a mini-suite with an adjacent inside cabin to create a six- to eight-person complex.

Each of the line's Royal Class ships (the line's six newest ships) has at least 36 suites.

Related: 7 reasons you should splurge for a suite on a cruise

Bottom line

Princess offers a relatively wide range of cabins on its ships, including lots of the sort of cabins that everyone wants — balcony cabins. If you're a fan of balcony cabins, you'll find plenty of options on Princess ships, including standard size balcony cabins and bigger "premium" balcony cabins. You'll also find a lot of larger "mini-suite" balcony cabins on Princess ships. However, you won't find a lot of truly large suites with multiple rooms.

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Mini-suite designators

By USCcruisecrazy , August 13, 2018 in Princess Cruises

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Is there something that shows a difference between mini-suites with different designators? I see M1, MA, MB, MC, ME, and MF...are they basically the same or are there differing amenities one from the other?

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M1 mini-suites participate in Club Class Dining and do have a different set of perks. All other mini-suites are the same, aside from location. On the Royal Class ships, because of the way the balconies are shaped, mini-suites with bigger balconies might be considered "Premium". That designation denotes a large balcony, but no greater perks/benefits.

Mostly location - however M1 mini suites are "Club Class Mini Suites, with mid ship location and Club Class Dining

They are basically the same. The different numbers indicate "desirability". Lower numbers, M1 or MA will be a cabin in a better location. MA will be mid ship while ME could be forward.

Of course, "better" is subjective.

But it also indicates a price difference too. M1 and MA will be higher priced cabins.

There is little to no difference in actual cabins or amenities (on the same ship).

Mostly, a mini is a mini.

Thanks for the words...that helps. I thought it may be location dependent, but wanted to make sure. Cheers!

It isn't just location, across the fleet M1, M2, M4 and M6 = Club Class. Book one of these cabins and you will receive all the Club Class benefits including the most important Club Class dining.

Interior layouts of mini suites on each ship are the same. Any exception is noted in red on the Princess deck plans when you click on a specific cabin.

On which ship will you be sailing?

I have a MB on the STAR. So, does that indicate it's location is close to a MA (CC) suite?

On the Star M1 (Club Class) are mid ship on deck 9. MB minis are those cabins forward and aft of the M1's.

Thank you. With all this talk of upsells, It looks like we would be in line for a CC room. :D Hey, I can dream can't I? :')

Colo Cruiser

They used to be for location but as stated there are now different factors involved.

It isn't just location, across the fleet M1, M2, M4 and M6 = Club Class. Book one of these cabins and you will receive all the Club Class benefits including the most important Club Class dining. Interior layouts of mini suites on each ship are the same. Any exception is noted in red on the Princess deck plans when you click on a specific cabin.

You must look at the specific ship deck plans to find where each category of cabin is located. The deck plans they show you when booking a cruise, do not have the M1, BB, IA, etc. designations.

https://www.princess.com/deckPlans.do?shipCode=TP

You must look at the specific ship deck plans to find where each category of cabin is located. The deck plans they show you when booking a cruise, do not have the M1, BB, IA, etc. designations. https://www.princess.com/deckPlans.do?shipCode=TP

Yes they do on the Princess booking web site. Select a cabin and the category is shown in the upper right of the screen. But, it is better to review the deck plans before you book.

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Under the current princess cabin type designation “M” always denoted a Mini-Suite. The second digit denotes the classification of the mini-suite. the most common classification is A thru F. An MA mini suite is in a better location on the ship (midship and higher up) than a MF (and often costs more). As above M1, M2, and M4 include Club Class services. M6 is a Premium Mini-suite and includes Club Class. MY is a ocean view Mini-suite large but no balcony. Generally the M2, M4, M6, and MY are uncommon cabin types, some on available on one or a few ships.

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Under the current princess cabin type designation “M” always denoted a Mini-Suite. The second digit denotes the classification of the mini-suite. the most common classification is A thru F. An MA mini suite is in a better location on the ship (midship and higher up) than a MF (and often costs more). As above M1, M2, and M4 include Club Class services. M6 is a Premium Mini-suite and includes Club Class. MY is a ocean view Mini-suite large but no balcony. Generally the M2, M4, M6, and MY are uncommon cabin types, some on available on one or a few ships.  

Better location is in Princess' opinion. Many passengers have their own definitions of what are better locations.

M-anything is a mini-suite

An "MA" is thought to be in a more desirable position than an "MB", "MB" than "MC", etc

If they add Club Class service to an "MA", it gets redesignated as an "M1"; "MB" becomes "M2", etc

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Two Bedroom Family Suite

Perfect for Large Groups

These suites are for larger families or groups traveling together and include special suite-only benefits and two bathrooms — connected by a large living room, which leads to an expansive private balcony. Each suite sleeps up to eight people.

Note: Diamond Princess® and Sapphire Princess® can sleep up to six people.

• Mini-Suite stateroom connected to an inside cabin via a shared lounge
• Balcony with 2-4 chairs, table and ottoman
• 2 bathrooms, one with bath tub the other with a walk-in shower
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
• Separate sitting area with sofa bed & coffee table
• Complimentary welcome glass of champagne on embarkation day
• Luxury mattress topper and pillows
• Two flat-panel televisions
• Comfortable queen or two twin beds ▲
• Refrigerator
• Flat-panel televisions
• Desk with chair
• Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
• Digital security safe
• 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
• Spacious closet

▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins.

Photos, floor plan diagrams, and amenities represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship. Certain stateroom categories may vary in size and configuration by ship. Square footage varies based on stateroom category and deck location.

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Sun Princess cabins and suites

Sun princess staterooms review, floor plans, photos.

Sun Princess cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by Princess Cruises en-suite amenities and services.

The Sun Princess cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

2-Bedroom Signature Sky Suite

Layout (floor plan).

All Signature Sky Suite passengers are served by private Shopping Concierges, Suite Experience Managers, and Pre-Cruise Shoreside Concierges.

Signature Sky Suite's amenities include a living area (single sofabed), master bedroom (double bed), master bathroom (bathtub, rain shower, closet, vanity table/desk with chair), second bedroom (Queen-size double bed or two twins, vanity table/desk with chair), luxury linens (in bedrooms and bathrooms), top-quality bathrobes and slippers, premium-brand bathroom amenities.

Bonus perks/complimentary amenities and services include in-cabin dining (Ultimate Balcony Breakfast and Dinner), Princess Fine Wine Tasting, Premium Champagne (on embarkation day/upon arrival), laundry and professional cleaning, mini-bar setup (full bottles), bottled water (daily), dinner at a specialty restaurant (embarkation evening only), 24-hour room service, bungalow (when the ship visits Princess Cays Bahamas /private island resort).

Signature Owners Suite

Signature Penthouse Suite

Two floor-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a balcony fitted with luxury patio furniture.

Signature Penthouse Suites have a sitting area (sofabed, chair, 2x tables), sleeping area with a Queen-size double bed or two twins (3rd/4th beds in select cabins), premium mattresses, 100% cotton linens (high-thread count), mirrored vanity table/writing desk with chair, 2x TVs, bathroom (separate tub and shower).

Bonus perks/complimentary amenities and services include laundry and professional cleaning, mini-bar setup, bottled water (daily), dinner at a specialty restaurant (embarkation evening only), 24-hour room service.

Signature Suite

Cabana mini-suite.

Cabana Mini-Suite's amenities include a step-out balcony (fitted with 2-4 chairs, low table), private cabana with an ottoman bed (beside the cabin's balcony) for a larger outdoor space, a sitting area (sofabed, coffee table), a sleeping area with a Queen-size double bed or two twins (3rd/4th beds in select cabins), 2x TVs.

Bonus perks include exclusive access to Cabana Deck (sundeck/outdoor lounge) for Reserve Cabana cabins.

Mini-Suite's amenities include a step-out balcony (fitted with 2-4 chairs, low table, ottoman bed), sitting area (sofabed, coffee table), sleeping area with a Queen-size double bed or two twins (3rd/4th beds in select cabins), 2x TVs.

Deluxe Balcony Cabin

Cove Balcony Cabin

Premium oceanview cabin.

Interior Cabin

Wheelchair-Accessible Handicap Cabin

Handicap/wheelchair-accessible cabins are larger-sized (in comparison to the category's standard): Interior (135 ft2 / 13 m2), Oceanview (320 ft2 / 30 m2), Deluxe Balcony (indoor 300 ft2 + veranda 55 ft2 / 28+5 m2), Mini-Suite (400+55 ft2 / 37+5 m2), Cabana Mini-Suite (400+95 ft2 / 37+9 m2), Signature Suite (400+55 ft2 / 37+5 m2).

These ADA-certified staterooms are conveniently located close to the ship's elevators and also provide full wheelchair-turning space, double bed (plus double sofabed), bathrooms with roll-in showers/barrier-free, grab bars, bench seat (folding down).

Next are listed cabins' numbers by category.

• SO-Signature Sky-Suite (16619)
• S3-Signature Owner Suite (16614)
• S4-Signature Penthouse Suite (16620, 16621)
• S9-Signature Suite (11447, 11449)
• C1-Reserve Cabana Mini-Suite (9238, 9239, 9358, 9361)
• M1-Reserve Mini-Suite (12450, 12452)
• MA-Mini-Suite (12447, 12449)
• Deluxe Balcony in categories DF (9101, 9102, 9103, 9104, 16103, 16104), DE (10107, 10108, 12105, 12107, 12108, 12110), DD (10632, 10633, 11636, 11637, 14636, 14637), DB (14203, 14204)
• Premium Oceanview in categories O3 (5228, 5229, 5230, 5231) and O5 (11105, 11106)
• Interior in categories IA (10429, 11431, 12431, 14431, 15433) and IB (5301, 5311, 5312, 6305, 6322, 6325, 6429)

Sun Princess cabins review

Sun Princess staterooms with balconies are 1518 (~70% of all 2162 staterooms), including 469 suites, 949 Standard and 100 Cove balconies. The number of all cabin categories is 32. Of all Suites, 389 are Mini-Suites, including 146 in the new Cabana category.

Wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) are 55, including 14x Suites (1x Sky, 1x Owner, 2x Penthouse, 2x Signature, 4x Cabana Mini, 4x Mini), 22x Deluxe Balcony, 6x Premium Oceanview and 13x Interior. Handicap cabins are larger-sized (in comparison to the category's standard), ADA-certified, and located close to elevators.

Follows the review of Sun Princess staterooms as amenities, furniture and included (complimentary) services.

Princess Cruises debuted on SPHERE-class ships "Reserve Collection" Mini-Suites (with exclusive access to a private restaurant) and the "Signature Collection" staterooms (suite categories ) featuring premium cabin amenities and exclusive access to Signature facilities (Restaurant, Lounge, Sundeck) plus a private area at The Sanctuary (adults-only sundeck and relaxation complex fitted with loungers and cabanas).

The new resort-style "Reserve Collection Cabana" cabins feature a balcony-cabana combo as the open-air veranda is accessed via a large outdoor patio lounge.

Most of the new Sun Princess ship's staterooms are quads (accommodating max 4 passengers) - only Signature Sky Suites are 5-person. Unlike the preceding ROYAL-class Princess ships (previously the fleet's largest), the SPHERE-class Sun Princess has outside cabins without balconies (category Premium Oceanview) which are fitted with a large Picture Window (non-opening).

All balcony cabins are with floor-ceiling sliding glass doors opening to a private step-out veranda. Most cabin balconies are relatively small (sized 35 ft2 / 3 m2) and narrow, furnished with footstools, 2x patio chairs, 1x round table. Balcony railings are either of toughened glass or solid steel. Balcony staterooms have ample closet space, bathroom (WC-shower), double sofabed.

Sun Princess' Suites are in 6 types - Signature Sky (SO), Signature Owners (S2), Signature Penthouse (S4), Signature (S9), Cabana Mini-Suites (C1-C2 Reserve, CA-CB) and the rest are Mini-Suites (M1-M2 Reserve, MA, MD). Bonus amenities offered in all Suites include deluxe mattresses/toppers/pillows/linens, 2x HDTVs, portable hairdryer, Nespresso coffee machine, upgraded bathroom amenities (massage showerheads, luxury bath products, luxury bathrobes, terry towels), luxury patio furniture on the terrace. As additional Suite-only perks are offered: choice of 3 deluxe mattresses, iPod docking station, padded loungers on the balcony, bathroom with separate shower stall and separate bathtub, various complimentary amenities and priority services.

Bonus perks/complimentary amenities provided to all Signature-class suites include priority services (check-in, service desk line, debarkation, tenderboat boarding (embarking/disembarking the ship's tenders), onboard dining and shore excursion reservations), in-cabin dining (afternoon tea, canapes), Champagne bottle and Chef's welcome goodies (upon arrival/served on embarkation day), CD/DVD player (access to media library), fresh flowers, upgraded bath products, exclusive amenities (breakfast in Sabatinis, Elite Lounge), Spa Thermal Suite, specialty restaurant dining (on embarkation evening), extended Room Service (full-menu ordering), extended turndown service (wrapped premium chocolates or chocolate-dipped strawberries).

Signature Sky Suites (aft on Deck 16) are 2-room cabins, each with a large terrace, walk-in closet (ample storage space), living room (sofabed, desk, vanity, table, armchairs), separate bedroom, two bathrooms (WC, shower, whirlpool bathtub, double-sink vanity, marble countertops and floors), powder room.

All Sun Princess cabins as standard/complimentary amenities offer living area (mirrored vanity, desk, seating), 2 twin beds convertible to Queen-size double bed (additional beds in select cabins provide for 3rd/4th passenger), deluxe bedding sets (100% Egyptian cotton linens/high-thread count), wardrobe, desk, smart HDTV (infotainment system, Internet, on-demand-movies), direct-dial phone, electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, bath products (shampoo, body lotion, conditioner), minibar/refrigerator, individual air-conditioning, evening turndown service (wrapped chocolates on the pillows), complimentary 24-hour room service.

All staterooms are fitted with the signature "Princess Luxury Bed". Princess' "cruise bed" was developed in collaboration with PhD Michael Breus (commonly known as The Sleep Doctor) and the designer Candice Olson. The new cabin beds feature a luxury pillow-top mattress, individually wrapped coils (reducing surface sway) and hypoallergenic duvets.

Passenger-use launderettes (laundromats) are located on decks 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16. These are self-service laundry rooms with ironing boards and detergent being provided.

The cabin category "Club Class Mini-Suite" was rolled out fleetwide in 2017. These "VIP-guest" Mini-Suites offer the following complimentary services and amenities - Club Class Dining, exclusive lounge access, complimentary in-cabin dining (hors-d'oeuvres), priority embarkation/disembarkation/tendering. Club Class Dining includes a separate area part of the MDR (main dining room) reserved for Club Suite guests only. The exclusive dining experience includes expedited seating, dedicated waiter staff service, exclusive menu (featuring chef's specials), tableside preparation of some dishes. Club Class Dining is available for breakfast and dinner every day, and also for lunch on sea days only.

Note: Club Class staterooms on Princess Cruises' SPHERE ships are called "Reserve Collection Staterooms".

Sun Princess cabin and suite plans are property of Princess Cruises . All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

Princess Cruises Unveils Exclusive New Sanctuary Collection

• April 24, 2024

Princess Cruises announced an exclusive Sanctuary Collection aboard the Sun Princess, which is sailing now, and the Star Princess to debut in 2025.

Guests reserving in the Sanctuary Collection enjoy exclusive access to the ship’s top-deck retreat area and high-end amenities such as exclusive private dining and relaxation areas and the Princess Premier bundle.

“Our new Sanctuary Collection offers guests those ultra-private, tucked away spaces that rival any high-end resort and surpasses the offerings of comparable cruise lines featuring similar ship-within-a-ship amenities,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. “With spacious and well-appointed accommodations, along with an array of premium extras and its exclusivity, our new Sanctuary Collection delivers the ultimate in access and indulgence to deliver an unparalleled experience.”

On the Sun Princess, the top-deck Sanctuary Club is now reserved exclusively for Sanctuary Collection guests who access the private entry via their Princess Medallion. In the adults-only area, guests will find lounge furniture, private cabanas, a pool and jacuzzi, refreshing beverages and more. The Club also features exclusive programming, including sunrise yoga classes and sail-away receptions.

Other Sanctuary Collection amenities include priority specialty restaurant reservations and premium stateroom amenities.

The new Sanctuary Collection aboard the Sun Princess includes three levels of stateroom types: Signature Collection Suites, Mini Suites and Premium Deluxe Balconies.

Sanctuary Collection staterooms on the Sun Princess and Star Princess open for sale on April 23. Guests who book as of April 23, 2024 and reserve Sanctuary Collection staterooms on either ship will enjoy extra amenities at no additional cost, excluding the premier bundle.

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Princess Cruises Officially Christens Sun Princess

Princess Cruises has officially named its newest ship Sun Princess in a ceremony Tuesday in Barcelona. British actress Hannah Waddingham—the ship’s godmother—named the ship in a ceremony in the Princess Arena onboard. 

“I name this ship Sun Princess. May God bless her and all who sail on her,” she said, before fitting a piece of a sun graphic on stage which released a Nebuchadnezzar of Veuve Clicquot Champagne against the outside of the ship’s hull, to cheers from Princess employees outside, and an array of passengers and assorted dignitaries inside the arena. 

In remarks during the ceremony, Waddingham referenced her excitement at serving as the ship’s godmother, “I’ve seen over the years, the magnificent godmothers that have been asked to associate with the ships, and I couldn’t believe it—and I was so quick to reply to the e-mail.” She also referenced a long personal connection to the sea, “As much as theatre ripples through my bloodstream, I have the strongest history of maritime in my family—we still have my grandfather, he’s 107—he was in the North Atlantic convoy scraping the ice of the bow of the ship—so it’s in my blood and in my bones.” 

Included in the festivities were three original cast members of The Love Boat series: Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan. Whelan, who played Captain Steubing’s teenage daughter Vicki on the series, now serves as Celebrations Ambassador for Princess and was also on hand earlier in the day during a news conference when Princess announced the new Sanctuary Collection onboard Sun Princess, which will debut later this year.

Princess also announced that the new  Star Princess —the second Sphere Class ship scheduled for delivery in September 2025—is slated to sail to Alaska during the 2026 summer season, making it the largest Princess ship ever to sail on Princess itineraries to the 49th State.

Food and beverage updates were also revealed. A new restaurant concept, Love by Britto, inspired by artist Romero Britto, and the new Love Line Premium Liquors, a selection of three celebrity liquors, including Voli Vodka by Pitbull, Love Prosecco by Britto, and Melorosa Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from Jason Aldean. The liquor selection is currently available on Sun Princess, and will soon be introduced to the rest of the fleet.

Princess expects Sun Princess to be the “new normal” for the line in terms of ship size and design, Princess President John Padgett told TravelPulse during the event. “We think this is the sweet spot,” he said, “and what sets us apart is our ability—using MedallionClass—to provide personalized, ‘small ship’ service on a ship of this size.”

Padgett added that the first passenger reactions to Sun Princess have been overwhelmingly positive—even with longtime customers one might expect to look back with nostalgia. He referenced a passenger he spoke with on a recent Sun Princess sailing who had been sailing Princess since 1972. When he asked the passenger which ship out of all the Princess ships he’d sailed over the years was his favorite, his response was immediate: “This one.”

Designating a godmother to name a ship is a longstanding maritime tradition. Godmothers name ships and become part of the ship’s history and legacy. Waddingham joins several members of the Royal Family, and other legendary world-renowned actresses and personalities as godmothers of Princess ships, including Diana, Princess of Wales; Catherine, Princess of Wales; Audrey Hepburn; Sophia Loren; Alaska First Lady Nancy Murkowski; and Martha Stewart.

Sun Princess also marks a number of superlatives, such as the largest ship ever built for Princess Cruises, with lower-berth capacity for 4,300 passengers in 2,157 staterooms including 80 suites on 21 decks. She’s also the first Princess ship to be powered by Liquid Natural Gas, reducing carbon emissions. The ship also debuts a new cabin category for Princess, the Cabana Mini-Suite, which offers a transitional indoor-outdoor seating space between the indoor seating area and the outdoor balcony.

Built by Fincantieri, and weighing in at 177,882 tons she is also the largest ship to date for her builders, and the largest ship ever built in Italy.

Sun Princess itineraries in the Mediterranean during the summer of 2024 and will reposition to Fort Lauderdale for Caribbean cruises in the fall of 2024.