Princess Cruises Also Secures Top 5 Ranking
for Large Ships Fleetwide
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LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Condé Nast Traveler today announced the
results of its annual Readers' Choice Awards with Princess
Cruises, and its newest ship, Sun Princess, recognized as the #1 in
Mega Cruise in the United States.
In addition to this top honor, Princess Cruises also ranked
fifth in the Large Ship category, for vessels accommodating 2,500
to 4,000 passengers—representing 13 of the 15 other ships in the
fleet. The dual recognition underscores the cruise line’s
unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences
no matter the ship size.
More than 575,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers
submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the
globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly
anticipate revisiting. The Readers' Choice Awards, with their
unparalleled legacy as the travel industry's longest-running and
most prestigious accolades, remain the ultimate symbol and
acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. The full
list of winners can be found here.
"The Condé Nast Traveler readers have spoken and selected the
magnificent Sun Princess as the number one ship in its category,"
said John Padgett, Princess
president. "The design and amenities of this next level Love Boat
play a key role in this achievement, but the real tribute behind
this award is driven by the hard work and dedication of the Sun
Princess crew who bring the ship to life and create unforgettable
moments for our guests."
The 177,882-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess introduces an
innovative new ship platform designed exclusively for the world's
most iconic cruise brand. A true engineering marvel, Sun Princess
recently completed its inaugural cruise season in the Mediterranean
and will be debuting in Ft. Lauderdale,
Fla., on October 8 for the
ship's first Caribbean
season.
Princess ships are renowned for offering spacious venues and Sun
Princess takes that to the next level. Sun Princess eye-catching
experience venues include The Dome, a ground-breaking geodesic,
glass-enclosed structure at the top of the ship inspired by the
terraces of Santorini. The outward and suspended Sphere Atrium, the
namesake of this new class of ship, takes the central Piazza hub of
the ship into a new dimension. Here guests are enveloped with
expansive ocean views and an open concept, inspired to deliver the
desired lifestyle of relaxed indoor and outdoor living.
Sun Princess offers an extraordinary cruise experience with
not-to-be-missed culinary, entertainment and luxury accommodations,
including:
The Greatest Foodie Destination at Sea
Sun Princess
serves up 30 inviting restaurant and bar venues with an
unprecedented collection of celebrity collaborators, high-end
ingredients and culinary experiences from:
- Spellbound by Magic Castle: Blending the captivating
world of magic with the art of culinary and mixology to create an
extraordinary, innovative and immersive dining experience, steeped
in magic and adventure.
- Makoto Ocean: Reshaping
traditional sushi with a creative approach, the Master of
Edomae-style sushi, Chef Makoto Okuwa brings his 25 years
of experience with a new concept crafting playful, exquisitely
presented dishes paying tribute to Japanese traditions.
- Love by Britto: A high-end boutique restaurant with
the most romantic view from the ship celebrating love and art from
world-renowned artist Romero Britto.
- The Butcher's Block by Dario: A new specialty
pop-up restaurant from the world's most famous butcher Dario
Cecchini, guests enjoy perfectly prepared beef and steak, including
Cecchini's signature cuts.
- The Catch by Rudi: An exceptional dinner concept
from renowned Chef Rudi Sodamin showcasing delectable
treasures from the sea.
- Good Spirits at Sea with Rob
Floyd: Destination-inspired, one-of-a-kind cocktail
creations from celebrity mixologist Rob Floyd.
For showstopping entertainment, the Princess Arena is the most
technologically advanced theater at sea, offering original
productions including performances in the round. At night, The Dome
astonishes audiences with acrobatic Cirque Éloize performances
while the Piazza dazzles with a retractable stage and immersive
Champagne Waterfall.
Sun Princess also features the cruise line's
largest casino, two-story Lotus
Spa, and an expanded retail environment with more than 200 premium
brands. The retail space also includes several firsts a sea
including an upscale showroom dedicated to luxury horology
showcasing TAG Heuer and Breitling and more than 25 new brands
available to cruise guests like Italian handbag brand, Pinko and
athleisure favorites Beyond Yoga and Varley.
Plus, Princess delivers a premium vacation with the line's
award-winning, signature Princess MedallionClass experience which
offers unparalleled service and personalization.
The 2024 Readers' Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast
Traveler's website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the
November issue.
About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise
brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every
year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships
that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary
of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class
dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative
experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess
MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and
unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world
- the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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