Saturday, October 19, 2024 The breathtaking Sun Princess, Princess Cruises’ newest and most advanced Love Boat, made its North American debut this week, docking in Ft. Lauderdale following a successful inaugural season in the Mediterranean. Weighing 177,882 tons and accommodating 4,300 guests, Sun Princess first sailed in February 2024 in the Mediterranean.
Award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially christened the ship during a star-studded ceremony in Barcelona in April, where she served as godmother. “As Sun Princess begins cruising to the Caribbean from Port Everglades, we look forward to introducing new guests to the most impressive, luxurious and stunning Love Boat ever created.” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president.
“We are proud to be home-porting this remarkable ship in Ft. Lauderdale and extend our deep appreciation to Port Everglades for their ongoing partnership.” From October 14 through early April 2025, Sun Princess will offer seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises, roundtrip from Ft.
Lauderdale. “As we welcome Sun Princess to her homeport, we celebrate not just an extraordinary ship with an elevated design, but also the lovable legacy of Princess Cruises — especially to our Greater Ft. Lauderdale community,” said Joseph Morris, CEO and Port Director of Port Everglades.
“Sailing on Sun Princess is certain to be a SUNsational experience for cruise guests launching their travels from Port Everglades.” Gues.