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Princess Cruises Cancels 9 Sailings on Its Newest Ship After Inaugural Voyage Gets Delayed
23.04.2024 - 10:39 / travelandleisure.com / John Padgett
Princess Cruises has pushed back the inauguration of its newest ship and canceled several sailings for next year in the process.
The cruise line delayed the delivery of its next ship, the Star Princess, by about two months, pushing the start date from July 29, 2025, to Sept. 26, 2025, according to the company. The setback means Princess has been forced to cancel nine different cruises.
“Despite our collective dedication and relentless pursuit to deliver the ship in late July, it has become evident that additional time is required to ensure the Star Princess is delivered to the highest standards expected by our guests,” John Padgett, the president of Princess Cruises, said in a statement.
Travelers who were set to sail with the company on the brand-new ship can either receive a full refund of the cruise fare or choose to rebook on a future cruise and receive an onboard credit, which will depend on the cruise they choose.
Passengers can rebook on any Princess cruise, including a future cruise on the Star Princess or on the Sun Princess, which launched this year.
Going forward, Princess will schedule its new inaugural voyage for the Star Princess on Oct. 4, 2025, sailing an 11-day route along the Mediterranean roundtrip from Barcelona. That will be followed by a 7-day trip on the Mediterranean on Oct. 15 and a 14-day transatlantic crossing to Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 22. The ship will then spend time in the Caribbean.
These cruises open for sale on April 30.
When finished, the Star Princess will feature room for 4,300 guests across 21 decks, and come complete with more than 29 different bars and restaurants, a multi-level glass-enclosed covered deck called The Dome, a two-story spa, an infinity pool, and more. The ship will be the second in Princess’ Sphere Class of ships, joining the Sun Princess.
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