14 million nights and out … Sun Princess and Sea Princess to leave Princess Cruises fleet
Princess Cruises has sold two of its ships, Sun Princess and Sea Princess, to undisclosed buyers as parent company Carnival Corporation accelerates the removal of less efficient ships from its fleet. “While it is never easy to say goodbye to any ship in our fleet, this will allow us to deploy newer ships enhancing our
- Published in Ocean Cruises
If this is what happens to a ship without coronavirus on board, what can we expect next?
Cruising and the coronavirus has taken an ugly turn with the news that 2,000 Australians and New Zealanders on Sun Princess received a hostile reception at Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean despite there being no cases of the virus on board. According to the New Zealand Herald, protesters screamed abuse and hurled rocks at
- Published in Ocean Cruises
At last! After 25 years, Sun Princess sails into Southampton for the very first time
Sun Princess has visited Southampton for the very first time since her launch 25 years ago, celebrating her maiden visit with a traditional plaque and key ceremony that dates back to the 14th century. Alastair Welch, Port Director, and Craig Barbour, General Manager, took part in the official exchange with the ship’s Captain. Top of page:
- Published in British isles, News, Ocean Cruises, Southampton
Princess Cruises unveils 18 Down Under cruises for 2020
Princess Cruises will be making 18 voyages from Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, as well as Auckland in New Zealand, during its Australia April to October 2020 programme. The cruises on the 2,000-guest Sun Princess and Sea Princess range from a two-day Australia getaway to a 106-day world voyage. Sun Princess returns to Sydney for a programme of Australia cruises
- Published in 2020, australia, Australia & New Zealand, Ocean Cruises
Majestic sight in Singapore as she heads for Sydney and inaugural Australia season
Majestic Princess signalled the completion of half of her 23-day Grand Asia voyage from Shanghai which started on 24 August when she arrived in Singapore after visiting Busan, Hong Kong, Nha Trang, Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City). Majestic Princess cuts a striking figure at her berth in Singapore The ship is now en route to
- Published in Australia & New Zealand, Destinations, New Zealand
Five Princess ships deliver largest ever Australia and New Zealand season in 2019-20
Princess Cruises’ 2019-20 Australian cruise season will be the largest in its history with a record five ships carrying 200,000 guests to more than 100 destinations. Sailings from Sydney, Perth (Fremantle), Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland will head around Australia, New Zealand and beyond including Singapore, Hong Kong, Fiji and Bali. Ruby Princess will be
- Published in Australia & New Zealand, Destinations, New Zealand













