12-12-07 Princess Cruises 76,522 gt Sun Princess leaving Wellington for Napier on its pre-Christmas cruise.

The Sun Princess is a Sun-class cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises. Built in 1995 by the Fincantieri Shipyard at Monfalcone, Italy, the Sun Princess was not only Princess Cruises' largest ship but also the industry's biggest-ever vessel. The Sun Princess has three sister ships, Sea Princess, Dawn Princess and the former Ocean Princess (now P&O's Oceana). The Sun Princess is presently employed on 14-night cruises between Australia and New Zealand.

Ship Highlights

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Two showrooms featuring Broadway- and Vegas-style entertainment
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Glass-walled health center overlooking the ocean
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Four pools, including one specifically designed for lap swimming
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Aft open-air sports deck with basketball, volleyball, badminton, and paddle tennis
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Computerized golf center
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Casino with table games and 165 slot machines
* Bay View listening library
* Child and teen centers
* 24-hour restaurant
* Wine and caviar bar


Size of Ship:
77,000 tons
Service Entry Date:
1995
Passenger Capacity:
1,950 passengers
Crew-to-Passenger Ratio:
1 to 2.2