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SEA PRINCESS
PHOTO TOUR
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COMMENTARY
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PHOTO TOUR
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COMMENTARY
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OVERVIEW Entering service in 1998,
SEA PRINCESS is one of four near-identical Sun-class
ships built by Fincantieri in Italy. (Her owner, Princess
Cruises, also includes two somewhat larger ships, CORAL
PRINCESS and ISLAND PRINCESS, in the class). The
lead ship in the class, SUN PRINCESS, was the largest
cruise ship in service when she entered service in 1995.
However, now at 77,000 tons and with a passenger
capacity of 2,016, these ships no longer rank amongst the
top 20 cruise ships in terms of size.
In 2003, SEA PRINCESS along with her sister OCEAN
PRINCESS were transferred to Princess’ UK-based
affiliate, P&O Cruises where she operated as the
ADONIA. However, after Carnival Corporation acquired
both companies and added the Vista-class cruise ship
ARCADIA to the P&O fleet, SEA PRINCESS was
returned to Princess.
SEA PRINCESS is Princess Cruises primary entry into the
British cruise market. Princess is the fourth largest cruise
operator in the UK and has marketed fly-cruise holidays
there for some time. In 2005, it deployed SEA
PRINCESS to Britain in order to provide cruises directly
from Southampton to the Mediterranean and to
Scandinavia during the summer. Her fleetmate, the mega-
cruise ship GRAND PRINCESS, has also been operating
out of the U.K. during recent summers but her Around-
Britain cruises are targeted at Americans who fly to the UK
to join the cruise.
The ship is marketed in Britain as offering “American-style
luxury” and “American-style no-problem service.” What
this translates to is an informal ambiance that is still
cosmopolitan. The line strives to offer passengers more
choices so that they can tailor their holidays to meet their
own desires. It is not traditional and not regimented.
However, it is more restrained than the experiences offered
by Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean
International. No shock and awe, more emphasis on
luxury. Think in terms of an upscale American resort.
Because the ship is targeted to the British market, there
have been some adjustments in the food and the
entertainment to appeal to British tastes. However, the
overall cruise concept is the same as throughout the
Princess fleet. The line seeks to provide friendly service
with a can-do attitude. The lifestyle is casual but with an
element of sophistication.
SEA PRINCESS is one of four near-identical Sun-class
ships built by Fincantieri in Italy. (Her owner, Princess
Cruises, also includes two somewhat larger ships, CORAL
PRINCESS and ISLAND PRINCESS, in the class). The
lead ship in the class, SUN PRINCESS, was the largest
cruise ship in service when she entered service in 1995.
However, now at 77,000 tons and with a passenger
capacity of 2,016, these ships no longer rank amongst the
top 20 cruise ships in terms of size.
In 2003, SEA PRINCESS along with her sister OCEAN
PRINCESS were transferred to Princess’ UK-based
affiliate, P&O Cruises where she operated as the
ADONIA. However, after Carnival Corporation acquired
both companies and added the Vista-class cruise ship
ARCADIA to the P&O fleet, SEA PRINCESS was
returned to Princess.
SEA PRINCESS is Princess Cruises primary entry into the
British cruise market. Princess is the fourth largest cruise
operator in the UK and has marketed fly-cruise holidays
there for some time. In 2005, it deployed SEA
PRINCESS to Britain in order to provide cruises directly
from Southampton to the Mediterranean and to
Scandinavia during the summer. Her fleetmate, the mega-
cruise ship GRAND PRINCESS, has also been operating
out of the U.K. during recent summers but her Around-
Britain cruises are targeted at Americans who fly to the UK
to join the cruise.
The ship is marketed in Britain as offering “American-style
luxury” and “American-style no-problem service.” What
this translates to is an informal ambiance that is still
cosmopolitan. The line strives to offer passengers more
choices so that they can tailor their holidays to meet their
own desires. It is not traditional and not regimented.
However, it is more restrained than the experiences offered
by Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean
International. No shock and awe, more emphasis on
luxury. Think in terms of an upscale American resort.
Because the ship is targeted to the British market, there
have been some adjustments in the food and the
entertainment to appeal to British tastes. However, the
overall cruise concept is the same as throughout the
Princess fleet. The line seeks to provide friendly service
with a can-do attitude. The lifestyle is casual but with an
element of sophistication.
The center of SEA PRINCESS is the Grand
Plaza, a four-story atrium. The shops,
various lounges and the two main dining
rooms radiate off from this central hub.
Plaza, a four-story atrium. The shops,
various lounges and the two main dining
rooms radiate off from this central hub.
Looking down from the top, the Grand
Plaza looks like a late 20th century
Manhattan hotel. This is as close as SEA
PRINCESS comes to shock and awe and
gives a somewhat misleading first
impression about the ship.
Plaza looks like a late 20th century
Manhattan hotel. This is as close as SEA
PRINCESS comes to shock and awe and
gives a somewhat misleading first
impression about the ship.
Pools and Spas is next.
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Overview...........................................................Page One
Pools, Spa, and Outdoor Facilities.....................Page Two
Shops, Children and Other Public Areas............Page Three
Bars, Lounges, Nighttime Entertainment.............Page Four
Dining.................................................................Page Five
Pools, Spa, and Outdoor Facilities.....................Page Two
Shops, Children and Other Public Areas............Page Three
Bars, Lounges, Nighttime Entertainment.............Page Four
Dining.................................................................Page Five
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Sea Princess passing Queen Mary 2.
A nice outdoor feature is the wrap around teak
Promenade, which offers strollers views in all
directions.
Promenade, which offers strollers views in all
directions.
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