Sun Princess: Next Gen Cruise Ship Arriving 2024

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• Princess Cruises and Fincantieri postpone Star Princess launch
• Our Most Affordable Option for Guests Who Just Want a Comfortable Spot to Recharge
• Carnival Glory returns to sea after refurbishments
• B737 Max 9 grounding cost United Airlines $200m
• Cruise Line Adds “Glacier Day” to Its Alaskan Cruise Itineraries

And what they are offering as compensation is not nearly enough. Princess Cruises has reached out to guests booked on the February 18, 2024 departure of Sun Princess, what was to have been the new ship’s first cruise, to notify them that the cruise is not able to go forward. While the 175,000-gross-ton ship is ready to be delivered from the Fincantieri shipyard to Princess Cruises, more work must be completed before she will be ready to welcome guests.

Princess Cruises and Fincantieri postpone Star Princess launch

"We understand that this news is disappointing, and we share in that disappointment," John Padgett, Princess president, said in a statement accompanying the announcement. Guests booked on the sailing are entitled to a full refund and a 50% future cruise credit (FCC). They will also receive up to $200 per person for any relevant fees related to flight changes. The cruise line says it will safeguard travel agent commissions. "We understand that this news is disappointing, and we share in that disappointment. We recognize the anticipation that surrounded this sailing, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this cancellation causes," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. “We understand that this news is disappointing, and we share in that disappointment.

Princess Cancels First Sun Princess Cruise - Cruise Industry News

Princess Cancels First Sun Princess Cruise.

Posted: Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT [source]

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It’s also the perfect setting for cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast. We pondered everything, so you can feel the love on the cruise vacation of your dreams. “We are committed to ensuring that your future experiences with Princess Cruises are nothing short of extraordinary.

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Rest assured, your booking will be automatically canceled, and you do not need to take any action to initiate the refund process. Your refund will be processed within three weeks and credited back to your original form of payment, and your FCC will be automatically added to your account. "We understand that this news is disappointing, and we share in that disappointment," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "We recognize the anticipation that surrounded this sailing, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this cancellation causes."

Princess Cruises, Fincantieri Delay Sun Princess; Feb 8 Inaugural Voyage Canceled - Travel Wires

Princess Cruises, Fincantieri Delay Sun Princess; Feb 8 Inaugural Voyage Canceled.

Posted: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT [source]

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FCC must be booked by November 30, 2024 and sailed by December 31, 2025) That’s ridiculous. I know some of the crew have been there for a couple of weeks. So I was hoping for those who had booked that it would indeed still be a go.

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If they are going to cancel I want to know more than 5 days in advance so I can cancel other reservations that I made. Travelers can also opt simply to cancel their cruise vacation plans at this time and will receive a full refund for all monies paid back to the original form of payment. Instead of the original date of July 29, 2025 for the ship’s inaugural sailing, Star Princess will now debut on September 26, 2025. Multiple cruises are now cancelled for the upcoming new Star Princess as the ship will be delayed by months.

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This has been especially true during the past few years with the knock-on effect pandemic shutdowns, labor shortages, and other factors have had, creating significant impacts on shipyard operations. The 175,500-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess is the most impressive luxurious and stunning Love Boat ever created, offering an array of exciting new entertainment and activities, as well as sensational staterooms and suites across a broad spectrum of categories. If I were on the next few cruises I would definitely be looking at a plan B! Princess should had explain “why” they are cancelling Feb 8th cruise ,instead of leaving us in the dark. Fincantieri will not have wanted the handover to Princess delayed unless it was REALLY necessary, as Princess will have a contract clause with significant compensation payable for such an eventuality. I am sure Princess isn't the only cruise line that have these issues.

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The cruise brand is also offering financial reimbursement for select travel costs for guests who have already arrived ahead of their sailing and for guests who have not yet started their travel certain changes fees related to flights. I just read that the Sun Princess has cancelled the February 18th voyage now. I’m supposed to be on the February 28th sailing and I’m a bit worried.

The February 18 sailing was not initially planned as Sun Princess’ inaugural cruise. The ship was first to have welcomed guests on February 8, but that cruise was cancelled on January 24. That gave guests two weeks’ of notice for the travel disruption, while this latest cancellation is just four days before embarkation. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines.

With the February 18 voyage axed, the two days listed for Sun Princess are February 28 and March 9. We genuinely hope that you will consider joining us on another Sun Princess® voyage, where we promise to provide you with an unforgettable journey filled with adventure, relaxation, and cherished memories. At this time, only the February 18 departure date is impacted, and Sun Princess‘ next cruise – a 10-night Grand Mediterranean itinerary from Rome to Barcelona – is still anticipated to move forward. Each issue brings you destination inspiration and the travel tips you've been looking for to book your dream holiday. Powered by liquified natural gas (LNG), the 4,300-passenger Sun Princess is the first in a new line of Sphere class vessels, Princess’s largest to date. We'll send you the latest cruise updates daily to your inbox.

Guests booked on the ship’s second planned sailing or any upcoming voyages in the next few weeks will want to stay in close contact with Princess Cruises in case the delay is extended to impact further sailings. The nature of the delay has not been disclosed, but could be related to any number of factors. Supply chain issues may be impacting materials at the shipyard, labor shortages or disputes could slow down finishing work on the vessel, or there may be testing or inspection issues that need to be rectified before the ship will be ready for delivery and sailing.

Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information. Sun Princess is being built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, which has a long history of building cruise ships for Princess, Cunard, MSC Cruises and several other brands. Its arrival will mark the first time Princess has launched a new class of ships in nearly 11 years.

I wonder if they will be able to proceed with the following cruise. I sure hope if they don't that they give folks who are booked better notice than this. Timely communication was never a strong point for Princess but it just seems like it has continued to deteriorate.

As you can see, Virgin had also delayed the Resilient Lady (ship #3) as well - same builder. I posted upthread about a 1 year delay in the delivery of the first guided missile frigate that Fincantieri is building for the Navy at a shipyard in Wisconsin. And that's for a ship that was originally supposed to be delivered in 2026.

Travelers have been offered compensation for the inconvenience of the short-notice cancellation, but the offers appear inconsistent and many guests are understandably upset at the timing of the notification, just four days before the ship was to have set sail. Guests booked on the very first sailing of Princess Cruises’ first Sphere class vessel, Sun Princess, have been notified that their cruise has unfortunately been cancelled. Guests who elect to rebook will receive future cruise- and onboard-credits depending on the cruise they select. Guests will also have the option to cancel and receive a full refund of the cruise fare.