Sun Princess
Princess Cruise Line
Sun Princess is one of Princess's 17 active ships and first entered service in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 175,500 gross tons, 1,132 feet in length, and 20 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 4,310 guests and approximately 1,550 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $1,000 million and is flagged in Bermuda.
Sun Princess
Ship Stats
Year Built
2024
Tonnage
175,500 GT
Length
1,132 ft
Capacity
4,310
Crew
1,550
Cost
$1,000 million
Decks
20
Sphere Class
Sphere Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Princess. The first ship introduced in this class was Sun Princess (2024), followed by Star Princess (2025).
Sun Princess Ship Age
Sun Princess entered service in 2024. Across Princess's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 2 of 17 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Sun Princess
Current ship
Sun Princess Renovations
Renovation details
Launched in 2024, the Sun Princess has not needed a refurbishment.
Sun Princess Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Princess's fleet
Sun Princess measures 1,132 feet (345 m) (vs Princess fleet average of 1,020 ft) and has gross tonnage of 175,500 GT (vs fleet average of 128,868 GT). It ranks 2 of 17 by length and 2 of 17 by tonnage in Princess's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Sun Princess vs Princess fleet averages
Sun Princess carries 4,310 passengers (vs Princess average of 2,986) and has 1,550 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,165). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.78:1 compared with Princess's overall 2.56:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
4,310
passengers
Crew Members
1,550
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.78 : 1
Princess Avg
2.56 : 1
Deck Plans
The Sun Princess has a total of 17 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 21. Click below to access deck plans for the Sun Princess. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 4 of 17
Frequently Asked Questions
Sun Princess quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Sun Princess Casino on Deck 8 of the ship.
You will find the Sun Princess buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
Launched in 2024, the Sun Princess has not needed a refurbishment.
The ship belongs to the Princess class of ships known as the Sphere class.
The Sun Princess has a total of 17 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 21.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Sun Princess. The ship's capacity is 4,310. When comparing the occupancy to the average Princess passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,197 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Princess ships.
The Sun Princess was built in 2024. Princess includes 17 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Princess ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
Each of Princess's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Sun Princess is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Sun Princess length equals 1,132 feet (345 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 17 active vessels in Princess fleet, measuring 1,020 feet (311 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.