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Princess Cruises has cancelled new ship Sun Princess' inaugural 10-day voyage from Barcelona on 8... It has been well-documented that shipyards are still struggling to deal with supply chain issues following the pandemic. Over the past year, a handful of new launches have been delayed, such as Icon of the Seas, Carnival Jubilee, and Norwegian Viva. They may have closed the subsequent sailings to provide some space for those on the inaugural to rebook. I really have no hope that it will go as scheduled but I wish Princess would go ahead and say so other plans can be made. I heard at least a month or two ago that it wouldn’t be ready but they stalled in telling people.
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Whilst it's unfortunate and upsetting for the inaugural cruisers, the risk of postponement has to be factored in when booking. Since you prefaced your post with "not carrying water for Santa Clarita", I will do the same but for RCCL. Tried them twice and did not enjoy both cruises, I'm a Princess loyalist forever (to a fault). Coming from Hawaii....everything is under budgeted and delayed. From last-minute cruise deals to seasonal promotions, find all our best cruise offers so you can set sail with Princess. Introducing Love by Britto, created in partnership with Romero Britto, the world-renowned artist known for his bold, colorful and joyful style.
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Sun Princess now will make its maiden voyage on February 28 from Rome. The shipyard can adjust their project during construction and anticipate delays. Although the reason Princess gave short notice is not known it looks like it was during sea trials and something unpredictable needed to be adjusted. The announcement is made as a mutual decision with Fincantieri, the builder currently constructing the new vessel in Monfalcone, Italy.
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The new 175,500-gross-ton Sun Princess, first in what promises to be the revolutionary Sphere class of vessels for Princess Cruises, was to have been delivered to the cruise line this month. That delivery has now been delayed and the ship’s inaugural sailing has been cancelled. These three new cruises will open for sale on April 30, 2024. On Wednesday, the world's fifth-largest cruise line canceled the inaugural voyage of its much-awaited, 21-deck-high Sun Princess, citing a delay in the ship's delivery from the Italian shipyard that has been building it.
There was no mention of a delivery date so I’m guessing it may impact more cruises. Passengers have been notified that they will be receiving a full refund of their cruise fare and any onboard, pre-purchased services, such as spa treatments, tours, or drink packages, back to their original form of payment. The “technical work” yet to be completed has not been detailed, but it is not unusual for a ship to spend several weeks being outfitted and supplied after being delivered to the cruise line, before the vessel is prepared to set sail.
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Guests also will receive up to $200 per person for change fees related to air travel plans.In addition, passengers booked on the inaugural will receive a refund for any pre-purchased onboard services, plus to up to $200 per person for air travel amendment fees. Princess confirmed customers booked on the sailing would receive a full refund of their fare and pre-purchased onboard services, as well as a 50% future cruise credit. Princess on Wednesday said passengers booked on the canceled inaugural sailing of Sun Princess will receive a full refund of the cruise fare they paid and refunds for any additional onboard services that they pre-purchased for the sailing. Guests will also receive a 50% future cruise credit for any future Princess Cruises sailing booked by November 30, 2024 and sailed by December 31, 2025. This gives travelers a good time window to reschedule their vacation plans.
Guests with the latest Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages enjoy OceanNow® and room service delivery with no charge. Otherwise, a one-time access fee of $14.99 USD per person per voyage will apply for OceanNow® delivery and a $5 USD room service fee will apply for each order placed by stateroom phone. ▲3rd/4th berths available in select staterooms.†Guests may call for room service delivery or order through OceanNow® in the Princess® Cruises app at any time of the day or night. The ship was due to depart on its maiden voyage from Rome on Sunday after its original inaugural cruise from Barcelona on February 8 was cancelled following a “mutual agreement” between the line and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.
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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. Princess Cruises and Fincantieri have mutually agreed to delay the delivery of Sun Princess, the first first-in-its-class ship for Princess in several years and the largest vessel ever constructed in Italy. As a result of the delay, the line has canceled the ship's inaugural 10-day voyage, originally set to depart from Barcelona on Feb. 8, 2024. We understand that this news is disappointing, and we share in your disappointment. We recognize the anticipation that surrounded this sailing, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this cancellation causes. 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.
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Princess Cruises has cancelled another inaugural sailing for its new Sun Princess vessel just days before departure. Guests who had already booked the highly anticipated inaugural voyage will be receiving full, 100% refunds of their cruise fare, taxes, port fees, and other pre-paid onboard purchases, such as spa reservations, shore tours, specialty dining, drink packages, or WiFi packages. I’m disappointed in the lack of communication from Princess cruises regarding any sailing after the February 8th voyage was cancelled. I want to know one way or another if our cruise is sailing. I have other reservations that would need to be cancelled since we are going to Rome 3 days early.
Princess Cruises is providing a full refund, a 50% future cruise credit (FCC) incentive, and a $200 compensation for flight changes, just as it did for the initial cancellation. MONFALCONE, Italy, (January 24, 2024) – Princess Cruises and Fincantieri have mutually agreed to delay delivery of Sun Princess, the largest vessel ever constructed in Italy and the first ship of a revolutionary new platform designed exclusively for the Princess brand. While we absolutely love sailing on these newer ships, this is exactly why we now stay close to home for all our cruising. We’ve been canceled for charters before and always have come out better in the long run. Always have a plan B in place for these inaugural sailings.
Princess Cruises is also offering up to $200 per person to cover any change or cancellation fees related to flights. Proper receipts and change fee documentation must be submitted for that reimbursement to be considered. The inaugural cruise was to have been a 10-night “Grand Mediterranean” sailing from Barcelona with visits to Palma de Mallorca, Messina, Athens, Ephesus, Crete, and Naples before arriving in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on February 18. Star Princess is the second in the new Sphere Class of ships for Princess. Will be disappointing, if there are more issues to arise. Accordingly, the cruise line regrettably is cancelling the February 18 voyage.
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Since COVID-19, the cruise industry has seen a slew of cruise ship delays, most caused by supply chain issues. Prior to today's announcement, the most recent delay was to the launch of Virgin Voyages' fourth ship, Brilliant Lady. That ship was pushed back several months from December 2023 to late 2024. My guess is that air booked thru Princess will be 100% refunded.
Princess is also protecting travel advisor commissions for the canceled sailing. Additionally, Sun Princess will offer an innovative new type of "cabana cabin" along the ship's extra-wide 10th deck that will come with access to a private deck area. Plus, the top deck of the ship will get some unusual-for-Princess sizzle with the addition of a glass-dome-topped pool area that will transform into a nightspot after the sun goes down. Among the most notable new offerings, Sun Princess will be the first Princess ship with suites that come with exclusive access to a private restaurant, lounge and sun deck — part of an effort to draw more upscale customers to the brand. Such delays are more common with vessels such as Sun Princess that are the first in an all-new series of ships.
This means that nine of the ship’s initial cruises must be cancelled to accommodate the change in dates. These were to have included departures from Rome, Athens, and Istanbul, with inaugural visits to amazing destinations such as Naples, Montenegro, Marseille, Barcelona, Gibraltar, Crete, and more. The Resilient Lady is already sailing, the Brilliant is not.
Just weeks after the debut of Sun Princess, the largest ever ship constructed for Princess Cruises and the lead vessel in the innovative Star class, the cruise line has announced that her sister ship, Star Princess, will be significantly delayed. I don't have anything invested in this inaugural cruise. I remember some spokesperson on some "travel agent webair" that they were going to improve wait time for an agent and better customer service. Princess didn't give a reason for the delay in the ship's delivery, which will affect thousands of travelers booked on its first sailing. But such delays are typically the result of vessels not being completely finished on time. The new inaugural sailing of Sun Princess scheduled for that day will be a 10-night voyage out of Civitavecchia, Italy — the port for Rome.
Princess Cruises, in agreement with ship builder Fincantieri, has announced that the highly anticipated second Sphere-class vessel, Star Princess, will be delayed and will not be delivered in July 2025 as planned. I would like to think that with the delay being announced so late that they are very close, but just couldn't cross the finish line on time. Or maybe the one day strike due to the accident occurred at a critical path significant item that also requires a heavy reschedule effort. The other ships I could see having more critical impacts due to being earlier in the build and going through the massive metal fabrication.
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