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KPS Capital Partners to Acquire Controlling Ownership of Princess Yachts
Investment will Accelerate Company’s Growth and Innovation
New York, NY (February 13, 2023) -- KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling equity interest in Princess Yachts (Holdings) Limited, (“Princess Yachts” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer of luxury motor yachts. Existing stockholders will retain ownership in the Company. Completion of the transaction is expected in the first quarter of 2023 and is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals.
Princess Yachts is a leading builder of luxury motor yachts and is recognized for its timeless design, hand-crafted quality and exceptional seakeeping. Headquartered in Plymouth, England, the Company’s unparalleled level of vertical integration – including on-site design, engineering and manufacturing – has helped position Princess Yachts as one of Britain’s most iconic luxury brands. Princess Yachts serves a global customer base through its best-in-class international dealer network. The Company has approximately 3,200 employees and operates five manufacturing facilities in Plymouth, England.
Ryan Harrison, a Partner of KPS Mid-Cap Investments, said, “We are excited to make this significant investment in Princess Yachts, a leading company in the luxury global yachting industry with an iconic brand grounded in British tradition, a remarkable and growing product range and worldwide reputation for quality and innovation. KPS’ investment will accelerate Princess’ growth trajectory and fund numerous investments for its future. We look forward to working with Princess’ existing stockholders, Chief Executive Officer Antony Sheriff, the senior leadership team and the talented employee base at Princess Yachts.”
Antony Sheriff, Chief Executive Officer of Princess Yachts, said, “We are thrilled to partner with KPS for this exciting new chapter for Princess Yachts. KPS and the Princess Yachts team are deeply committed to investing in the Company’s future while continuing to further strengthen our portfolio of best-in-class motor yachts. With a current order book nearing a record $1 billion and many model lines sold into 2025, we have never been in a stronger commercial position. Together with KPS’ tremendous track record of manufacturing excellence and investing in leading brands, we are now positioned to take Princess Yachts to the next level of industry leadership in quality and innovation. Under KPS’ ownership, we will accelerate a range of growth and operational initiatives to build upon our long and successful history.”
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal counsel to KPS. Macquarie Capital and Latham & Watkins LLP served as financial advisor and legal counsel, respectively, to Princess Yachts.
About Princess Yachts
Princess Yachts is a leading builder of luxury motor yachts and is recognized for its timeless, understated design, unique craftsmanship and exceptional seakeeping. Headquartered in Plymouth, England, the Company’s unparalleled level of vertical integration – including on-site design, engineering and manufacturing – has helped position Princess Yachts as one of Britain’s most iconic luxury brands. Princess Yachts serves a global customer base through its best-in-class international dealer network. The Company has approximately 3,200 employees and operates five manufacturing facilities in Plymouth, England. For additional information, please visit www.princessyachts.com .
About KPS Capital Partners
KPS, through its affiliated management entities, is the manager of the KPS Special Situations Funds, a family of investment funds with approximately $21.6 billion of assets under management (as of March 31, 2024). For over three decades, the Partners of KPS have worked exclusively to realize significant capital appreciation by making controlling equity investments in manufacturing and industrial companies across a diverse array of industries, including basic materials, branded consumer, healthcare and luxury products, automotive parts, capital equipment and general manufacturing. KPS creates value for its investors by working constructively with talented management teams to make businesses better, and generates investment returns by structurally improving the strategic position, competitiveness and profitability of its portfolio companies, rather than primarily relying on financial leverage. The KPS Funds’ portfolio companies generate aggregate annual revenues of approximately $19.6 billion, operate 223 manufacturing facilities in 26 countries, and have approximately 47,000 employees, directly and through joint ventures worldwide (as of March 31, 2024). The KPS investment strategy and portfolio companies are described in detail at www.kpsfund.com.
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Comparing the superyacht models leading the Princess fleet
Perhaps traditionally known for its sub-24-metre boats, British builder Princess Yachts has established itself in the luxury superyacht scene with striking yachts in its M Class series. But it was when Princess first unveiled a completely new design concept with the X Class and the X95 that the Plymouth builder truly created a stir within the 24-metre-plus segment.
The design of X95 was not just a departure from anything previously created by the British yard, it also allowed for volumes you might find on a 35-metre yacht – although it remained under the flag classification rules at 29 metres.
Today, the X95 is joined by her sibling the Y95. Yet while the 29.1-metre yachts use the same hull structure and engineering platform, the layouts are dramatically different. The Y95, typified by a beautiful, but traditional raised-pilothouse design, has an open flybridge and hence plenty of exterior space. The X95, on the other hand, has been marketed as a "space age"-styled yacht with an enclosed flybridge and a single enclosed helm.
With that in mind, it can be hard to know which of the models is the right one for you. Will it be an open or enclosed flybridge? Will it be a master suite on the main deck or an open-plan "country kitchen"? An enclosed skylounge or more exterior space? BOAT unpacks the defining features behind the builder's iconic superyacht range.
The X95 "Super Flybridge" and the Y95 open bridge
The key difference between the X95 Vista and Y95 is the flybridge. On the Y95, there is an open flybridge area featuring a flybridge helm and a raised pilot house. This differs from the X95 Vista, which has an enclosed flybridge and a single enclosed helm, freeing up space to allow the flybridge and main deck interior to cover almost the full length of the yacht. This creates the X Class's defining characteristic: the "Super Flybridge". This layout design provides 10 per cent more outdoor space and 40 per cent more indoor space than a traditional motor yacht, making the X95 Vista perfect for those who wish to spend extended time on board and voyage further afield.
Meanwhile, architectural innovations on the Y95 create a vast, asymmetric flybridge layout. To starboard you will find the upper helm with twin helm seats, while a forward-facing L-shaped seating area is to port. Aft of this, she offers a large deck area for free-standing furniture and a dining table that seats 10 along with a fully equipped bar with twin barbecue, hob, drawer refrigerator and a large pop-up outdoor TV.
Guests can enjoy superyacht space on the X95 Vista's main deck with a line of sight, on the standard configuration, through the forward windows and new open bow design which provides panoramic views. Accessed via an internal staircase, the upper deck is where the magic happens: the fully enclosed and climate-controlled sky lounge is the perfect place to soak up sea views while being sheltered from the elements. Outdoor dining and seating can be found on the aft section of the X95 Vista together with a second sundeck forward where a large seating area and sunpad or optional spa bath is situated.
Owners who opt for the X Class can choose between a main deck master suite or an open-plan "country kitchen". If this is the case, the full-beam master can be located on the lower deck, complemented by a forward stateroom with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom. Further port and starboard guest cabins can also be found on the lower deck, all on a single level which helps to make the lower deck feel enormous.
On the Y95, the full-beam master suite is found on the main deck and bathes in natural light thanks to the addition of skylights. Below deck, four further beautifully appointed ensuite cabins host guests, whilst crew accommodation is situated aft of the machinery space and includes an ensuite captain’s cabin and bunk cabin. Numerous interior configurations are possible thanks to its innovative interior layout and increased volume afforded by the new hull design.
Owners also have the choice of a beach club on both models or a dedicated garage that provides storage for a Sea-Doo Spark (or equivalent), plus numerous other water toys.
Form and function
Speaking about the company's strategy, Princess Yachts' sales director, Simon Colebrooke, explains: “The X95 was designed to appeal to a whole new generation of Princess owners and to those that might want to extend their stays on board, such is the space the layout generates. The Y95 builds on the best attributes of the X Class, appealing to our heartland, with a strong focus on elegant design and modern boating life. The Y95’s design is a classic example of form and function that beautifully come together to create our largest Y Class yacht.”
The Y95 offers spacious outdoor living spaces that are comparable to larger yachts and an interior more aligned with Princess Yachts' M Class boats. Thanks to side door access on the flybridge, the yacht feels more spacious than a typical 30-metre. It also provides guests with a simple transition to the foredeck area, the perfect place for soaking up the sun's rays.
Having an enclosed skybridge on the X95 Vista affords different benefits – including the enclosed and climate-controlled sky lounge on the X95 Vista, suitable for different weather conditions. Recently redesigned to align with Princess’ latest exterior styling, the X95 Vista also features a new single-piece hull window that stretches the length of her profile.
Also enhancing her exterior design is the redesigned bow structure, which has been opened up. Guests can now enjoy panoramic views from the forward windows of the main deck or from the sanctuary of the foredeck seating area, which provides the perfect haven to sit and take in the surroundings.
Powered by twin MAN V12-2000 engines, both models can reach top speeds of up to 23 knots.
For more information about the Y95 and X95 yachts, contact Princess Yachts today.
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Princess Yachts reports “disappointing” results
Despite losses incurred due to supply chain issues, the british boatbuilder is optimistic for the 2023 financial year….
Princess Yachts has recorded millions in losses in its recently released results for the fiscal year ending on December 31st, 2022. Despite this, the British shipbuilder is optimistic about its business prospects in 2023, having navigated significant disruptions to its operations and securing investment.
Princess Yachts reported a slight increase in its annual turnover, climbing from £308m in 2021 to £315m in 2022. However, a surge in operating costs during this period led to Princess Yachts experiencing an EBITDA decline, moving from a loss of £200,000 in 2021 to a loss of £25.7m by the end of 2022.
This was mainly due to supply chain challenges, with some partially built boats having to be temporarily taken out of construction. This resulted in increased financial working capital requirements and delays in project completion, all while incurring substantial retrofitting costs.
The most affected components included large items such as engines, generators, electrical panels, and air conditioning equipment, which often arrived months behind schedule.
The financial impact of this has been somewhat mitigated as the company secured additional capital to enhance its production efficiency and expand its capacity. Following its acquisition by KPS Partners earlier this year, there has been a cash injection of £53.7m into the group to support working capital and future growth.
“Looking forward with the transfer of ownership to KPS Capital Partners in March 2023, the Board of Directors look to embrace their manufacturing and transformation expertise along with financial support, to evaluate short-term and strategic opportunities for the company within the marine sector,” says company CEO, Will Green.
Princess Yachts also announced plans to invest £35m in new product development and £5m in expanding its primary South Yard Facility in Plymouth.
In terms of the shipyard’s outlook for the future, Princess Yachts has invested £14.7m in product development and introduced three new models, including the Princess Y95 (pictured). The shipyard further unveiled plans to introduce three new models in 2023, with three more slated for 2024.
These new models have translated into prospective commercial success, resulting in an order book of over £750m as of July 2023, with deliveries scheduled up to 2025. Alongside its expanding capacity, Princess Yachts anticipates that these developments will be the driving factors behind to its long-term growth strategy.
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Ninety staff could lose their jobs at Princess Yachts
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024
Written by: Zella Compton
Princess Yachts is due to start consulting with its workforce and representatives shortly about redundancies, with up to 90 employees at risk of losing their jobs. The company is said to be looking to create a ‘leaner and more agile organisation’ with the employees affected all being office-based support or management. This comes as, like many, Princess was hit with supply issues.
The company made national news in 2016, when it announced it was cutting 172 jobs . Then it had a staff of around 2,000. The Plymouth Herald currently estimates Princess Yachts’ workforce at 3,000, and says fewer than three per cent of the total workforce is affected. No shop floor manufacturing workers are included.
When the company was bought by KPS (US investor) in Feb 2023 , Ryan Harrison, a partner said significant investments would be made to “accelerate Princess’ growth trajectory and fund numerous investments for its future.”
Will Green, the company’s new chief executive officer, took up his role in August last year . He’s been with the company for 20 years, and was cited as being instrumental in driving the sustained period of commercial success. At the time he told MIN he wanted to focus on “what we do best – building exceptional yachts for our customers.”
Order book strong amid redundancy worries
In 2023, Princess Yachts had orders to manufacture more than £750m of vessels, with the work expected to stretch into 2026. However, that success of driving demand has come at a cost, with the company’s ability to meet demand suffering significantly due to supply issues.
“This restructure comes after an extensive business review as we look to improve efficiencies and strengthen our business operations,” a spokesperson told media. “While we remain commercially strong with a healthy order book, we have not been immune to the industry-wide supply issues, and our ability to meet demand has suffered significantly as a result.
“Making any changes that directly affect people’s roles is always difficult and we have worked hard to ensure this disruption is kept to a minimum. But we have a responsibility to all our staff to ensure we have a profitable and sustainable business that is able to withstand any future headwinds. I am confident that with the plans we now have in place, together with what remains to be one of the strongest product offerings in the industry, we will have that resilience for the long-term future of the business.
“From a sales point of view we are among the strongest, if not the strongest, in the industry.”
Last year, Princess Yachts (based in Plymouth since 1965) posted a £69m pre-tax loss, which it said was due to inflation and supply chain issues.
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Princess Cruises to Sail Largest-Ever Europe Cruise and Cruisetour Season in 2026
New sun princess one of five to sail region. season also features total solar eclipse cruise - return to copenhagen – plus new roundtrip rome itineraries..
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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 9, 2024) – Princess Cruises is going big in Europe for 2026. The “Love Boat” line today announced that its 2026 European cruise and cruisetour season will be its biggest ever, with five Princess cruise ships sailing the region, including the sensational new Sun Princess. Set to sail on a record-breaking 222 cruises, guests will have unparalleled opportunities to explore the beauty and diversity of Europe.
Running March through November 2026, the European season features 59 unique itineraries, visiting 101 destinations across 29 countries, ranging from five to 42 nights. Highlights of the upcoming season include an opportunity to experience the 2026 total solar eclipse; sail on the newest Princess ship – Sun Princess; the return of roundtrip cruises from Copenhagen and new itineraries from Rome. The robust season goes on sale May 23, 2024.
“There’s incredible demand for European vacations and we don’t see that slowing down anytime soon,” said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises. “Guests should book early as our best pricing will be when these cruises first go on sale. Our 2026 season delivers the best of Europe with incredible voyages visiting a mix of marquee ports, as well as smaller, off-the-beaten-path spots offering guests their very own personalized journey.”
2026 Europe Highlights
Sun Princess , the next-level Love Boat from Princess, will sail 7-, 14- and 21-night Mediterranean voyages departing from Civitavecchia (Rome), Piraeus (Athens), and Barcelona. Guests on a 14- and 21-night voyage can enjoy an itinerary without calling to the same port twice for a Grand Mediterranean Adventure .
- Itinerary Sample: A seven-night Mediterranean voyage sails roundtrip from Piraeus (Athens) to Barcelona, calling at Santorini, Kotor, Corfu, and Messina (Sicily).
The newest Princess ship is a true engineering marvel, offering an extraordinary cruise experience with not-to-be-missed culinary, entertainment and luxury accommodations. Sun Princess debuts new eye-catching experience venues including The Dome, a groundbreaking geodesic, glass-enclosed structure at the top of the ship inspired by the terraces of Santorini. The outward and suspended Sphere Atrium, the namesake of this new class of ship, takes the central Piazza hub of the ship into a new dimension. With 30 inviting restaurant and bar venues with an unprecedented collection of celebrity collaborators, high-end ingredients and culinary experiences, Sun Princess has something for every guest to love.
The 3,660-guest Sky Princess will return for its sixth year to home port in Southampton. Sky Princess takes guests on itineraries ranging from seven to 28 nights to destinations including Northern Europe, the Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean.
On August 12, 2026, Sky Princess will sail directly into the “path of totality” on a special 14-night Total Solar Eclipse Cruise which also visits France, Spain and Portugal. The cruise departs Southampton August 8, 2026.
NEW for 2026 is a 28-night Northern Europe and Mediterranean itinerary sailing roundtrip Southampton and calling to Skagen, Copenhagen, Warnemunde (for Berlin), Stockholm (overnight), Helsinki, Tallinn, Visby, Zeebrugge (for Brussels/Bruges), Southampton, Vigo, Cadiz (for Seville), Malaga, Cartagena, Gibraltar, Lisbon, Bilbao, Le Verdon (for Bordeaux). Departs September 12, 2026.
NEW for 2026, the 3,660-guest Enchanted Princess offers Mediterranean itineraries roundtrip from Civitavecchia (Rome), ranging from five, seven, eight, and 14-nights.
- Itinerary Sample: A seven-night Mediterranean & Adriatic sailing roundtrip Rome (Civitavecchia) to Dubrovnik, Kotor and Corfu.
For the first time-ever, the 3,560-guest Majestic Princess is sailing roundtrip from Southampton , offering British Isles and Northern Europe itineraries ranging from 11, 12 and 14 nights. British Isles voyages take guests to historic ports across England, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland, while the Northern Europe itineraries include stops in Scandinavia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.
- Itinerary Sample: A 14-night Northern Europe cruise visits Haugesund (Norway), Skjolden/Sognefjord (Norway), Olden/Nordfjord (Norway), Aalesund (Norway), Reykjavik (Iceland), Isafjordur (Iceland), Akureyri (Iceland).
Princess Cruises returns to Copenhagen after six years with the 2,670-guest Sapphire Princess , providing 12-night Northern Europe itineraries.
- Itinerary Sample: Visits to Skagen, Oslo, Gdynia, Klaipeda, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki, Nynashamn (for Stockholm), and Visby.
Prior to sailing from Copenhagen, Sapphire Princess sails in the Mediterranean for two months between March and April 2026, from Barcelona, plus itineraries sailing roundtrip from Civitavecchia (Rome).
Cruisetours: Guests can combine a Europe cruise with multiple days on land to experience more of the region with five cruisetours to choose from. Guests can choose to sightsee in the cosmopolitan city of Madrid on the Highlights of Spain cruisetour, visit Florence and Rome on the Classic Italy cruisetour, explore Mediterranean treasures on the Best of Greece cruisetour or take in the spectacular landscapes of Ireland on the Ring of Kerry cruisetour.
Grand Adventures and Passages: All five ships sail ultimate transatlantic crossings, offering voyages ranging between 14- and 29-nights.
More Ashore: 19 ports include ‘More Ashore’ late-night stays on select itineraries, and three ports provide overnight stays – Alta, Hamburg and Stockholm.
With Princess Plus and Premier inclusive packages guests enjoy the ultimate in savings by adding popular amenities like WiFi, beverages, fitness classes, crew gratuities and more at an even greater savings of up 65% when amenities are purchased separately.
Princess Captain’s Circle members can take advantage of an early booking window starting May 16, 2024, and are eligible for a special discount if booking before August 31, 2024.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com .
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Sky Princess current position
Sky Princess current location is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 46.89477 N / -6.80093 W) cruising at speed of 16.5 kn (31 km/h | 19 mph) en route to UK SOU. The AIS position was reported 31 minutes ago.
Current itinerary of Sky Princess
Sky Princess current cruise is 14 days, round-trip Mediterranean Adventurer . The itinerary starts on 10 Aug, 2024 and ends on 24 Aug, 2024 .
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10 Aug 16:00 | from hotels |
14 Aug 10:00 - 19:00 | |
15 Aug 08:00 - 18:00 | |
16 Aug 08:00 - 18:00 | |
17 Aug 07:00 - 19:00 | |
18 Aug 07:00 - 19:00 | |
19 Aug 08:00 - 17:00 | |
24 Aug | in hotels |
Specifications of Sky Princess
Year of build | 2019 / Age: 5 |
Flag state | Bermuda |
Builder | Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy) |
Class | PRINCESS ROYAL |
Building cost | EUR 650 million (USD 760 million) |
Engines (power) | Wartsila (62.4 MW / 83680 hp) |
Propulsion power | 18 MW / 24138 hp |
Speed | 23 kn / 43 km/h / 26 mph |
Length (LOA) | 330 m / 1083 ft |
Beam (width) | 47 m / 154 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 145281 gt |
Passengers | 3668 - 4610 |
Crew | 1411 |
Passengers-to-space ratio | 32 |
Decks | 18 |
Cabins | 1834 |
Decks with cabins | 10 |
Last Refurbishment | 2023 |
Sister-ships | Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Royal Princess, P&O Britannia |
Christened by | Kathryn Patricia Hire (Kay Hire) and Frances Northcutt (Poppy Northcutt) |
Owner | Carnival Corporation & PLC |
Operator | Princess Cruise Lines Ltd (USA) |
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Sky Princess Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2024 Jul 13 | 21 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords Scandinavia | Southampton | |
2024 Jul 20 | 14 days, round-trip Norway, Denmark Sweden | Southampton | |
2024 Aug 03 | 7 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords | Southampton | |
2024 Aug 10 | 14 days, round-trip Mediterranean Adventurer | Southampton | |
2024 Aug 24 | 8 days, round-trip Scandinavia | Southampton | |
2024 Aug 24 | 22 days, round-trip Mediterranean Scandinavia Medley | Southampton | |
2024 Sep 01 | 14 days, round-trip Mediterranean Explorer | Southampton | |
2024 Sep 15 | 31 days, round-trip Canada New England | Southampton | |
2024 Oct 16 | 12 days, round-trip Canary Islands | Southampton | $2928 |
2024 Oct 28 | 5 days, round-trip Hamburg Getaway | Southampton | $602 |
2024 Nov 02 | 14 days, round-trip Spain Portugal Good Food Show at Sea | Southampton | $1519 |
2024 Nov 16 | 12 days, round-trip Canary Islands | Southampton | $1388 |
2024 Nov 16 | 29 days, one-way from Southampton to Fort Lauderdale | Southampton | $2347 |
2024 Nov 28 | 17 days, one-way from Southampton to Fort Lauderdale | Southampton | $968 |
2024 Dec 15 | 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean with Bahamas | Fort Lauderdale | $848 |
2024 Dec 15 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Fort Lauderdale | $2396 |
2024 Dec 22 | 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with St. Thomas | Fort Lauderdale | $2014 |
2024 Dec 22 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Fort Lauderdale | |
2024 Dec 29 | 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean with Bahamas | Fort Lauderdale | $4708 |
2024 Dec 29 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Fort Lauderdale | |
2025 Jan 05 | 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with Puerto Rico | Fort Lauderdale | $918 |
2025 Jan 05 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Fort Lauderdale | |
2025 Jan 12 | 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean with Bahamas | Fort Lauderdale | $808 |
2025 Jan 12 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Fort Lauderdale | |
2025 Jan 19 | 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with St. Thomas | Fort Lauderdale | $893 |
2025 Jan 19 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Fort Lauderdale | $1813 |
2025 Jan 26 | 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean with Bahamas | Fort Lauderdale | $888 |
2025 Jan 26 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Fort Lauderdale | $1945 |
2025 Feb 02 | 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with Puerto Rico | Fort Lauderdale | $958 |
2025 Feb 02 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Fort Lauderdale | $1855 |
2025 Feb 09 | 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean with Bahamas | Fort Lauderdale | $808 |
2025 Feb 09 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Fort Lauderdale | $1824 |
2025 Feb 16 | 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with St. Thomas | Fort Lauderdale | $818 |
2025 Feb 16 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Fort Lauderdale | $1532 |
2025 Feb 23 | 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean with Bahamas | Fort Lauderdale | $758 |
2025 Feb 23 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Fort Lauderdale | $1872 |
2025 Mar 02 | 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with Puerto Rico | Fort Lauderdale | $928 |
2025 Mar 09 | 15 days, one-way from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton | Fort Lauderdale | $659 |
2025 Mar 09 | 27 days, one-way from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton | Fort Lauderdale | $2388 |
2025 Mar 24 | 12 days, round-trip Canary Islands | Southampton | $1728 |
2025 Apr 05 | 7 days, round-trip Spain France | Southampton | $1118 |
2025 Apr 05 | 21 days, round-trip Mediterranean, Spain France Medley | Southampton | $2798 |
2025 Apr 12 | 14 days, round-trip Mediterranean Adventurer | Southampton | $1838 |
2025 Apr 12 | 21 days, round-trip Mediterranean Norwegian Fjords Medley | Southampton | $2748 |
2025 Apr 26 | 7 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords | Southampton | $1068 |
2025 May 17 | 7 days, round-trip Scandinavia | Southampton | $1158 |
2025 May 17 | 14 days, round-trip Scandinavia Norwegian Fjords | Southampton | $2388 |
2025 May 24 | 7 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords | Southampton | $1258 |
2025 May 24 | 20 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords, Denmark Sweden | Southampton | $3628 |
2025 May 31 | 13 days, round-trip Norway, Denmark Sweden | Southampton | $2378 |
2025 May 31 | 28 days, round-trip Land of the Midnight Sun Medley | Southampton | $4058 |
2025 Jun 13 | 15 days, round-trip Land of the Midnight Sun Summer Solstice | Southampton | $1788 |
2025 Jun 28 | 14 days, round-trip Iceland Norway | Southampton | $1928 |
2025 Jun 28 | 21 days, round-trip Iceland Norwegian Fjords | Southampton | $3138 |
2025 Jul 12 | 7 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords | Southampton | $1318 |
2025 Jul 12 | 21 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords, Denmark Sweden | Southampton | $4098 |
2025 Jul 19 | 14 days, round-trip Norway, Denmark Sweden | Southampton | $2728 |
2025 Jul 19 | 21 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords, Denmark Sweden | Southampton | $3938 |
2025 Aug 02 | 7 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords | Southampton | $1338 |
2025 Aug 02 | 21 days, round-trip Mediterranean Norwegian Fjords Medley | Southampton | $3388 |
2025 Aug 09 | 14 days, round-trip Mediterranean Adventurer | Southampton | $2128 |
2025 Aug 09 | 21 days, round-trip Mediterranean Scandinavia Medley | Southampton | $3178 |
2025 Aug 23 | 7 days, round-trip Scandinavia | Southampton | $1248 |
2025 Aug 23 | 21 days, round-trip Mediterranean Scandinavia Medley | Southampton | $3298 |
2025 Aug 30 | 14 days, round-trip Mediterranean Adventurer | Southampton | $2248 |
2025 Sep 13 | 31 days, round-trip Mediterranean Marvel | Southampton | $4058 |
2025 Oct 14 | 5 days, round-trip Hamburg Getaway | Southampton | $748 |
2025 Oct 19 | 14 days, round-trip Mediterranean Adventurer | Southampton | $1688 |
2025 Nov 02 | 28 days, one-way from Southampton to Port Canaveral | Southampton | |
2025 Nov 14 | 16 days, one-way from Southampton to Port Canaveral | Southampton | $979 |
2025 Nov 30 | 8 days, round-trip Western Caribbean with Mexico | Port Canaveral | $773 |
2025 Nov 30 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Port Canaveral | $1422 |
2025 Dec 08 | 6 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with Turks Caicos | Port Canaveral | $688 |
2025 Dec 14 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with St. Thomas | Port Canaveral | $793 |
2025 Dec 22 | 6 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with Turks Caicos Holiday | Port Canaveral | $878 |
2025 Dec 22 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer Holiday | Port Canaveral | $1927 |
2025 Dec 28 | 8 days, round-trip Western Caribbean with Mexico Holiday | Port Canaveral | $1098 |
2025 Dec 28 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer Holiday | Port Canaveral | $1702 |
2026 Jan 05 | 6 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with Turks Caicos | Port Canaveral | $653 |
2026 Jan 11 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with St. Thomas | Port Canaveral | $868 |
2026 Jan 19 | 6 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with Turks Caicos | Port Canaveral | $688 |
2026 Jan 19 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Port Canaveral | $1517 |
2026 Jan 25 | 8 days, round-trip Western Caribbean with Mexico | Port Canaveral | $868 |
2026 Jan 25 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Port Canaveral | $1517 |
2026 Feb 02 | 6 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with Turks Caicos | Port Canaveral | $688 |
2026 Feb 08 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with St. Thomas | Port Canaveral | $868 |
2026 Feb 16 | 6 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with Turks Caicos | Port Canaveral | $688 |
2026 Feb 16 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Port Canaveral | $1562 |
2026 Feb 22 | 8 days, round-trip Western Caribbean with Mexico | Port Canaveral | $913 |
2026 Feb 22 | 14 days, round-trip EasternWestern Caribbean Adventurer | Port Canaveral | $1612 |
2026 Mar 02 | 6 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean with Turks Caicos | Port Canaveral | $738 |
2026 Mar 08 | 15 days, one-way from Port Canaveral to Southampton | Port Canaveral | $1338 |
2026 Mar 08 | 22 days, one-way from Port Canaveral to Southampton | Port Canaveral | $2277 |
2026 Mar 23 | 7 days, round-trip Spain France | Southampton | $928 |
2026 Mar 30 | 12 days, round-trip Canary Islands | Southampton | $1698 |
2026 Apr 11 | 14 days, round-trip Mediterranean Adventurer | Southampton | $1628 |
2026 Apr 25 | 14 days, round-trip Norway, Denmark Sweden | Southampton | $2148 |
2026 May 09 | 14 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords Scandinavia | Southampton | $2178 |
2026 May 09 | 7 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords | Southampton | $1158 |
2026 May 16 | 14 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords Scandinavia | Southampton | $2178 |
2026 May 16 | 7 days, round-trip Scandinavia | Southampton | $1048 |
2026 May 23 | 7 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords | Southampton | $1158 |
2026 May 30 | 28 days, round-trip Scandinavia Land of the Midnight Sun | Southampton | $3858 |
2026 May 30 | 14 days, round-trip Norway, Denmark Sweden | Southampton | $2078 |
2026 Jun 13 | 14 days, round-trip Land of the Midnight Sun Summer Solstice | Southampton | $1748 |
2026 Jun 27 | 14 days, round-trip Iceland Norway | Southampton | $1928 |
2026 Jul 11 | 21 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords Mediterranean Adventurer | Southampton | $3178 |
2026 Jul 11 | 7 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords | Southampton | $1148 |
2026 Jul 18 | 14 days, round-trip Mediterranean Adventurer | Southampton | $2078 |
2026 Aug 01 | 7 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords | Southampton | $1258 |
2026 Aug 08 | 14 days, round-trip Spain, France Portugal with Total Solar Eclipse | Southampton | $4458 |
2026 Aug 22 | 7 days, round-trip Scandinavia | Southampton | $1248 |
2026 Aug 29 | 14 days, round-trip Mediterranean Adventurer | Southampton | $1828 |
2026 Sep 12 | 28 days, round-trip Scandinavian Iberian Adventure | Southampton | $3858 |
2026 Sep 12 | 14 days, round-trip Norway, Denmark Sweden | Southampton | $2078 |
2026 Sep 26 | 14 days, round-trip Spain, France Portugal | Southampton | $1748 |
2026 Oct 10 | 14 days, round-trip Mediterranean Adventurer | Southampton | $1628 |
2026 Oct 24 | 29 days, one-way from Southampton to Port Canaveral | Southampton | $3267 |
2026 Oct 24 | 12 days, round-trip Canary Islands | Southampton | $1698 |
2026 Nov 05 | 17 days, one-way from Southampton to Port Canaveral | Southampton | $1588 |
Sky Princess Review
Review of sky princess.
The 2019-built Sky Princess cruise ship is the 4th Royal-class vessel in the Princess Cruises fleet, together with the fleet mates Royal Princess (2013), Regal Princess (2014), Majestic Princess (2017), Enchanted Princess (2021) and Discovery Princess (2022). From the same class is also the P&O UK liner Britannia (2015).
The vessel (IMO number 9802396) is currently Bermuda- flagged (MMSI 310780000) and registered in Hamilton .
History - construction and ownership
Princess Cruises is a USA-based passenger shipping company headquartered in Beverly Hills CA. A former subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises (1977-founded), in 2003, the company merged with Carnival Corporation - the world's largest cruise shipowner. Among Princess Cruise Lines Ltd's assets is the Caribbean private island resort Princess Cays (on Bahamas Eleuthera Island's southern end), located approx 80 km (50 mi) from Nassau .
The 3600-passenger ship Sky Princess is among the largest cruise ships sailing the seas. The vessel was built at Fincantieri shipyard, Italy and has 19 decks. Sky Princess features an impressive number (16) of bars and restaurants and a luxury spa. The ship offers unique features to her guests, such as a glass-enclosed walkway over the ocean known as the SeaWalk.
Decks and Cabins
Sky Princess staterooms (1834 total, in 38 categories) include 1438 cabins (80% of all) with step-out balconies. The ship also has 36 wheelchair-accessible and no Oceanview-category cabins. The largest are the 2-Room Sky Suites (950-1010 ft2 / 88-94 m2 plus 700 ft2 / 65 m2 terrace).
The boat has 18 decks , of which 15 are passenger-accessible and 10 with cabins.
Sky Suites (new cabin category) are Princess Cruises first staterooms for 5 people and with 270-degree top-deck views. These are also the fleet's largest cabins and with the fleet's largest balconies. Both Sky Suites are located midship on Sports Deck 18 (portside and starboard). Each Sky Suite has a wraparound terrace and provides a private view of the outdoor "Movies Under the Stars" theatre (fleet's biggest outdoor LED screen).
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
There are many for-fee dining options onboard Sky Princess, but guests who would rather not pay are offered enough quality and variety to satisfy. Those who prefer tradition will choose between the three main dining rooms: Allegro, Concerto and Symphony.
Horizon Court and Horizon Bistro are the buffet options, providing a more casual vibe. Passengers who want to have lunch in their swimsuits can take a burger from Trident Grill or a slice at Prego Pizzeria. Indoors, Alfredo's features delicious calzones, salads and thin-crust pizza. Allegro Dining Room is the only option for free dinner with traditional set dining. Passengers can eat at 5:45 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. Allegro's menus are diverse and offer a soup or salad course, an appetizer, pasta and an entree. There is also a special dessert menu.
Follows the complete list of Sky Princess restaurants and food bars.
- Symphony Restaurant (midship location; offers “Anytime Dining” for Dinner; with “Wine Cellar” area serving “Wine Maker’s Dinner” for $40, capacity 12 guests)
- Alfredo’s Pizzeria (121-seat; the largest complimentary pizzeria at sea)
- Concerto Restaurant (forward Dining Room; offers “Anytime Dining” 5:30 p.m. -10 p.m.; serves “Wine Maker’s Dinner” package for $40)
- Allegro Restaurant (aft Dining Room; offers formal dining and two fixed dinner seatings at 6 pm or 8:15 pm; “Chef’s Table Lumiere” private dining for $115, 12 guests)
- OceanFront is a specialty seafood bar with a-la-carte menu (sushi, sashimi).
- Crown Grill (160-seat steakhouse/seafood restaurant, reservations recommended; on select days serves British Pub Lunch, complimentary)
- Salty Dog Grill (Deck 5) and Alfredo's Pizzeria (Deck 7/fleet's largest) are self-serve complimentary fast food venues. The rustic Salty Dog Gastropub is a new venue where passengers can watch sporting events, gather over small bites and drinks, and partake in Ernesto Burger by chef-partner Ernesto Uchimura (founding chef of the original Umami Burger and owner of the new LA-based restaurant and bar, Electric Owl).
- Calypso Cabana (food bar offering picnic baskets, desserts, champagne and wine packages)
- World Fresh Marketplace (self-service buffet restaurant, complimentary); Horizon Buffet (indoor sitting) and Horizon Terrace (outdoor seating)
- Swirls Bar (ice cream)
Sabatini’s Trattoria (a la carte-priced specialty restaurant on Deck 7) offers a 3-course Italian/seafood menu. Sabatini’s is open between 6 pm - 11 pm, and reservations are recommended. This space blends the spaciousness of a contemporary setting with classic Italian accents, featuring handmade pasta courses (via partnership with celebrity chef Angelo Auriana) which are prepared daily. Sabatini’s Trattoria also offers “Sabatini’s Bites” during wine tastings.
Bistro Sur La Mer (cover charge US$35 per person) was an authentic Parisian bistro with a fine dining dinner menu featuring French cuisine by Michelin-star chef Emmanuel Renaut. In 2023, La Mer was replaced with "The Catch by Rudi" - Princess Cruises' first seafood-dedicated restaurant (introduced on Enchanted Princess) via partnership with celebrity chef Rudi Sodamin, who is also the Head of Princess Culinary Arts (onboard dining program).
- The menu is predominantly of seafood dishes based on the freshest catch (sustainably sourced seafood from the current itinerary's ports of call) but also includes surf-and-turf options (including prime beef steaks), as well as vegetarian dishes, gourmet appetizers and desserts.
- The specialty dining experience features creative and engaging food presentations, distinctive settings, and guests being welcomed at the tables with a cocktail crafted by Rob Floyd/celebrity mixologist and liquid chef).
- The menu features "The Daily Catch" items (showcasing the freshest sustainably sourced seafood from local ports of call), international fusion influences (playful twists on seafood favorites like Asian-fried calamari), Rudi Sodamin's contemporary interpretations of classic dishes (like lobsters with garlic butter crust), and signature inventions from his personal repertoire (like Towering Trio, Whole Dover Sole). The Seafood Trolly is a true feast as the dish is piled high with fresh lobster tails, shrimps, oysters, mussels, and other seafood.
- The Catch by Rudi's wine selection is carefully curated to pair with seafood. The waitstaff is knowledgeable (sommelier instructed) to offer recommendations for white, red, rose, and sparkling wines from various coastal wine-growing regions.
The Catch by Rudi's cover charge is US$39 pp and is also included in the Princess Premier package (premium add-on).
In April 2024 Princess Cruises announced that starting September 14th (2024) fleetwide would be introduced 3 distinct main dining/dinner table service options – Traditional, Reservable, and Walk-in Anytime. By the new program (introduced with Sun Princess) on each ship are allocated 3 separate dining rooms - one for Traditional dining (offering early and late dinner seating), one with Reservable times, and one for Walk-in Anytime (open-seating). The new options are integrated with the OceanNow service, allowing anything to be ordered anytime, and delivered anywhere onboard.
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
The bulk of performance action takes place in the 2-level Princess Theater (decks 6 and 7). This is the ship's main show lounge with palladium-style seating and grand-style evening show productions.
Theatre lounge doesn't offer tables or drink holders, so if you order one preshow or come with a drink, you'll have to hold it. The entertainment program is excellent and varied, with a beat that is quite innovative. In addition to the production shows, the Princess theatre hosts other acts including vocalists and instrumentalists.
In comparison to Royal-Class Princess ships, Sky Princess has the new Wakeview swimming pool (aft-located) plus 2 deep-water top deck swimming pools and Retreat Pool (adults-only), also more Jacuzzis (including 2 cantilevered, over the deep-water pools). The expanded Sanctuary area offers new design and twice as many private cabanas as the sisterships. Vista Lounge is also redesigned. Princess Live is a new cafe serving quick bites, specialty teas and barista-made coffees.
Follows the complete list of Sky Princess lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.
- The Piazza Atrium (3-deck open floor area; features live performances entertainment and lobby Bar Piazza)
- Princess Fine Arts Gallery; Photo Gallery & Shop; Limelight photo studio; Platinum Studio
- International Cafe (24-hour specialty coffee bar and patisserie)
- Vines Bar (wine/seafood/sushi bar)
- Gelato (the largest ice cream bar at sea)
- Library (with Internet stations); Internet Cafe (24-hour)
- Princess Sky Theatre (2-level musical and show productions; hosts workshops, seminars, game shows)
- Celebrations Shop; Calypso Cove Shop; Essence Shop; Meridian Bay Shop; Facets Shop
- Club 6 Disco & Bar; Churchill’s Lounge & Bar (cigar bar); Bellini’s Bar; Crooners Lounge & Bar; Princess Live Lounge; Vista Lounge; Concierge Lounge (Suite guests only); SkyLight Bar; Seaview Bar
- Princess Casino (gambling lounge and bar)
- Wheelhouse Bar (piano bar during the day and an English pub nightly)
- Lotus Spa complex; Beauty Salon; Fitness Center (with Aerobics Studio)
- Wedding Chapel
- Movies Under the Stars (LED screen outdoor cinema)
- The Game Lounge (Video Games Arcade); Teen Center; Youth Center; Remix Disco & Lounge (teen club)
- The Sanctuary (adult-only sundeck / open-air relaxation complex)
- SeaWalk (glass-bottomed cantilevered walkway, 18 m/60 ft long)
- Fountain Pool area; Retreat Pool area
- Princess Sports Central - Center Court (volleyball, basketball, European football); Tennis Tables, Game Lounge virtual gaming, The Greens golf nets, Golfing Cage, Laser Shooting; Jogging Track
- "Take 5" (located on deck 6 midship-portside) is world's only jazz theater at sea. The new jazz-themed bar lounge features a chic setting, live performances by renown jazz musicians (including iconic female singers), hand-crafted premium cocktails (developed by Rob Floyd/master mixologist), guest performers, late-night themed parties, daily enrichment programming (with engaging speakers and workshops). Custom media content is displayed on lounge's TV screens.
On the sisterships Enchanted and Sky, Princess Cruises introduced the exclusive "Jim Henson’s Inspired Silliness" - a 30-min live production show themed on Jim Henson’s hilarious puppetry works. James Maury Henson (1936-1990) was a US puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, actor and filmmaker best-known as the creator of "The Muppets" (TV show created in 1955). The cruise company's new production show (hosted at Princess Theater) includes singers and dancers, high-tech visuals, comedy acts and professional puppetry. The show starts with a video introduction by James Henson's son (Brian) and features new puppets from Henson’s Creature Shop plus newly designed characters.
The Experience Center (Deck 18 aft-starboard) has max capacity 6 people and no age restrictions. This is ship's Escape Room hosting the "Phantom Bridge" game that combines physical and virtual/digital elements for unique puzzle-solving experiences at sea. The attraction is part of Princess Cruises' onboard enrichment program (Discovery at SEA) and offers interactive (real-world + virtual) adventure gaming experiences with 700+ different outcomes. Phantom Bridge's gaming sessions last 23 min each and allow passengers to navigate the virtual cruise liner, watch as the generated simulations change, uncover the clues and solve puzzles (current game's mystery). The implemented technologies include a physical steering wheel and touch-screen surfaces (in the room), projection mapping, top-notch sound-, lighting- and digital effects, hidden physical elements (throughout the ship).
Itineraries
Sky Princess itinerary program starts with an inaugural Mediterranean cruise season in Europe. The program includes all 10 voyages with 8 different itineraries. The inaugural cruise was scheduled for October 20, 2019.
The 7-night maiden voyage (October 20) is a one-way Adriatic and Mediterranean cruise itinerary from Piraeus-Athens to Barcelona, visiting the ports Kotor Montenegro, Corfu Greece, Messina Sicily (Italy), Naples Italy. In November 2019, the ship offers a Transatlantic repositioning cruise (Nov 17 - Dec 1) from Europe to Florida-Caribbean (14-day crossing from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale).
The Caribbean cruise program is based on 7-day roundtrips from homeport Fort Lauderdale (starting December 1, 2019).
Summer 2020 the ship spends in Northern Europe, being homeported in Copenhagen (Denmark) , Warnemunde-Rostock (Germany) and St Petersburg (Russia) . Baltic Sea cruises are priced between USD 2300-2800 pp. Fall 2020 the liner is homeported in NYC New York for 7-day "Canada and New England" cruises (priced ~USD 1000-1100 pp).
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Sky Princess Wiki
The vessel's powerplant includes four Wartsila marine diesel engines (model 46F, 2x 12V and 2x 14V) with combined power output 62,4 MW (83,700 hp). The propulsion system is based on two azipods with combined power output 18 MW (24,000 hp).
The ship has Fincantieri Monfalcone yard/hull number 6268, volume 145281 GT-tons, DWT-deadweight tonnage 11772 tons, LOA length 330 m, beam 38 m (max width 47 m/including the Navigation Bridge's wings), max draught 8,6 m.
In April 2016, Princess Cruises (via Carnival Corporation ) signed a shipbuilding order for 2 new liners , scheduled for deliveries in 2019 (Sky) and 2020 ( Enchanted ). These are 4th and 5th Royal-class ships (same-designed as Royal, Regal and Majestic ) constructed at Fincantieri Monfalcone shipyard as part of a previous agreement between Carnival Corporation (shipowner) and Fincantieri (shipbuilder). At that time, Carnival Corp had a total of 16 shipbuilding orders, with scheduled deliveries between 2016-2020. All these new liners are fleet's largest and feature Movies Under the Stars (outdoor theatre), Piazza Atrium, 80% balconied staterooms, new dining venues.
In late-January 2017, Carnival Corporation announced 2 more shipbuilding orders. The new ships were ordered for the fleets of Princess (Royal-class / Discovery Princess ) and Holland America Line (Pinnacle-class / Nieuw Rotterdam ). Carnival had signed an MoA (memorandum of agreement) with Fincantieri to construct both vessels, with scheduled deliveries in 2021 (for HAL, at Marghera yard) and 2022 (for Princess, at Monfalcone yard). By the time when both contracts were finalized (February 2017), Carnival Corporation had a total of 19 new ships scheduled for deliveries between 2017-2022.
The vessel's construction officially started with the steel-cutting ceremony on September 8, 2017. On July 5, 2018, at Monfalcone shipyard was held the keel-laying ceremony, traditionally signifying the start of its physical construction. The process is mainly an assembly of pre-fabricated blocks (modular components) joined together at the yard's drydock facility.
Sky Princess was officially delivered to Princess Cruises on October 15, 2019, at Monfalcone Shipyard. The ceremony was attended by Laura Castelli (France's Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance), Giuseppe Bono (Fincantieri's CEO), Micky Arison (Carnival Corporation's Chairman), Arnold Donald (Carnival Corporation's President and CEO), Stein Kruse (Group CEO for the subsidiaries Holland America, Seabourn, Carnival Australia, Carnival UK), Jan Swartz (Group President of the subsidiaries Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia).
Sky Princess is the 17th vessel built by Fincantieri for Princess Cruises. As of October 2019, Fincantieri built a total of 95 cruise liners (since 1990), of which 68 for Carnival Corporation and 49 being on order or under construction .
Fun facts: It takes 3 million man-hours to build a Royal-class liner. For its construction are used 37,000 tons of steel. For instance, about 12,000 tons of steel were used for constructing the Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles . The paint used for the vessel is 95,000 gallons (360,000 L), which is two times more than the quantity consumed for Golden Gate Bridge (re-painted annually). The electrical cables wiring the whole vessel are long 2484 ml (4000 km) which is enough to link NYC with LA .
The vessel was launched/floated out from drydock on February 14, 2019. On the same day (Feb 14th) was held the keel-laying ceremony for the sistership Enchanted Princess (2021) and the steel-cutting for the 6th/final ROYAL-Class liner Discovery Princess (2022). Sky Princess' float-out was led by godmother Kerry Ann Wright (2nd officer for Princess Cruises) nominated as Madrina by her fellow crew. The ship's 6-day Mediterranean Sea trials were successfully completed in early-September.
Princess Cruises Sky Princess was officially christened on December 7, 2019, in Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale Florida USA) . The liner has two godmothers (former NASA personnel) - Kathryn Patricia Hire (1959-born, former astronaut, now US Navy Reserve Captain) and Frances "Poppy" Northcutt (1943-born, NASA Apollo Program engineer).
The ship's first commanding officers were Heikki Laakkonen and Michele Tuvo (Captains), Fabio Braccelli and Mladen Ratkovic (Chief Engineers), Terri Cybuliak and Richard Harry (General Hotel Managers), Giovanni Cardile and Brian Whelan (Staff Captains).
Sky Princess refurbishment 2023 review
The ship's first drydocking was in 2023 (2023 (April 19-May 6).
The 16-day project (conducted at Damen Verolme Rotterdam in Rotterdam Holland ) was mainly for regularly scheduled maintenance works and minor technical upgrades. 2023 (April 19-May 6) Rotterdam Holland
It involved ~700 contractor workers in addition to the ship's own ~1200 crew members.
The works included installing a new air lubrication/hull system, underwater hull cleaning and painting, renovation of some staterooms and public spaces. "The Catch by Rudi" (new seafood restaurant) replaced the "Bistro Sur La Mer".
Inaugural itineraries 2019
The following tables show the ship's "Inaugural Cruise" itineraries (by destination) as departure dates, call ports, port times and regions. Prices shown are per person (USD), lowest category Inside Cabin rates based on double occupancy.
7-day "Inaugural Cruise" (Athens to Barcelona) - prices started from USD 1890 pp
Date / Time | Port |
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20 Oct | Departing from |
22 Oct 07:00 - 17:00 | Kotor, Montenegro |
23 Oct 08:00 - 17:00 | Corfu Island, Greece |
24 Oct 09:00 - 18:00 | Messina, Sicily Island, Italy |
25 Oct 07:00 - 19:00 | Naples, Italy |
27 Oct | Arriving in |
14-day Inaugural Transatlantic cruise (repositioning from Europe to Florida-Caribbean) - prices started from USD 1260 pp.
Date / Time | Port |
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17 Nov | Departing from Barcelona |
18 Nov 07:00 - 15:00 | Valencia, Spain |
19 Nov 10:00 - 20:00 | Malaga, Spain |
20 Nov 08:00 - 18:00 | Cadiz-Sevilla, Spain |
21 Nov 09:00 - 18:00 | Lisbon, Portugal |
23 Nov 08:00 - 17:00 | Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal |
01 Dec | Arriving in |
3-day "Sky Princess Inaugural Getaway" (maiden Caribbean voyage)
Date / Time | Port |
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04 Dec 16:00 | Departing from Fort Lauderdale |
05 Dec 09:00 - 17:00 | Princess Cays, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas |
07 Dec | Arriving in Fort Lauderdale |
7-day inaugural Western Caribbean cruise - from USD 830 pp
Date / Time | Port |
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07 Dec 16:00 | Departing from Fort Lauderdale |
09 Dec 07:00 - 16:00 | George Town, Grand Cayman Island |
10 Dec 12:00 - 20:00 | Costa Maya, Mexico |
11 Dec 07:00 - 18:00 | Mahogany Bay, Roatan Island, Honduras |
12 Dec 10:00 - 22:00 | Cozumel, Mexico |
14 Dec | Arriving in Fort Lauderdale |
14-day inaugural Caribbean East/West Adventurer cruise - from USD 1590 pp
Date / Time | Port |
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07 Dec 16:00 | Departing from Fort Lauderdale |
09 Dec 07:00 - 16:00 | George Town, Grand Cayman Island |
10 Dec 12:00 - 20:00 | Costa Maya, Mexico |
11 Dec 07:00 - 18:00 | Roatan Island, Honduras |
12 Dec 10:00 - 22:00 | Cozumel, Mexico |
14 Dec 06:00 - 16:00 | Fort Lauderdale |
15 Dec 09:00 - 17:00 | Princess Cays, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas |
17 Dec 10:00 - 22:00 | Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas Island USVI |
18 Dec 07:00 - 18:00 | Philipsburg, St Maarten Island, Dutch Antilles |
21 Dec | Arriving in Fort Lauderdale |
7-day inaugural Eastern Caribbean cruise - from USD 800 pp
Date / Time | Port |
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14 Dec 16:00 | Departing from Fort Lauderdale |
15 Dec 09:00 - 17:00 | Princess Cays, Bahamas |
17 Dec 10:00 - 22:00 | Saint Thomas USVI |
18 Dec 07:00 - 18:00 | Philipsburg, St Maarten |
21 Dec | Arriving in Fort Lauderdale |
The wreckage of the Bayesian is resting on the seabed at a depth of 164ft.
It had been moored around half a mile off the coast of Porticello when it sank at about 5am local time on Monday.
Mr Zagarola said the Italian coastguard's working theory is still that the missing woman is inside the boat.
Welcome back to our live coverage of the yacht disaster, as the search continues for the last missing tourist.
Hannah Lynch, 18, the daughter of British tycoon Mike Lynch, is still unaccounted for, while her father has been confirmed dead.
He was among five bodies recovered and identified yesterday.
Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judith Bloomer, as well as lawyer Christopher Morvillo and his wife Neda Morvillo were also named as among the deceased.
Meanwhile, tributes have flooded in for the deceased, including from the families of the Bloomers and the Morvillos.
A senior oceanography lecturer told Sky News it's "unlikely" Ms Lynch was thrown from the Bayesian and more probable that she will be found somewhere inside the vessel.
An Italian fire service spokesman said emergency workers "would need a crystal ball" to know if and when another body will be discovered.
Meanwhile, an investigation is under way into the circumstances behind the sinking.
The chief executive of a firm which makes and sells yachts like the Bayesian said the sinking may have been due to a series of human mistakes and questioned why its crew were not in a "state of alert" when the storm hit.
We're pausing our coverage for tonight but here is a recap of what we know:
- The five bodies discovered in the wreckage of the sunken Bayesian have been identified;
- British tycoon Mike Lynch, Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judith Bloomer, lawyer Christopher Morvillo and his wife Neda Morvillo were all named;
- Mr Lynch's 18-year-old daughter Hannah Lynch remains unaccounted for;
- A senior oceanography lecturer has told Sky News it's "unlikely" she was thrown from the Bayesian and more probable that she will be found somewhere inside the vessel;
- Tributes have flooded in for the deceased, including from the families of the Bloomers and the Morvillos;
- The chief executive of a firm which makes and sells yachts like the Bayesian believes the sinking may have been due to a series of human mistakes and questioned why its crew were not in a "state of alert" when a storm hit;
- An Italian fire service spokesman says emergency workers "would need a crystal ball" to know if and when another body will be discovered;
- Mr Lynch had reportedly considered selling the Bayesian earlier this year but changed his mind when acquitted in a major fraud trial in the US.
As tributes are made to those who lost their lives aboard the Bayesian, investigations are getting under way into what caused the disaster.
A criminal investigation was opened in Italy after the tragedy, despite the fact no suspects have been identified publicly.
The UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch is also investigating, though it is purely fact-finding.
Watch Sky News correspondent Laura Bundock explain the situation here...
Mike Lynch was one of the "most inspirational citizens" of Suffolk, says the Countess of Euston.
Clare, Countess of Euston, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk, says Mr Lynch was "quite simply a genius" who was "exemplary" in his position as a deputy lieutenant of Suffolk.
She said: "I join with so many others in mourning the shocking loss of Mike Lynch and all those who tragically lost their lives in Sicily this week. Mike was one of Suffolk's most inspirational citizens.
"He was quite simply a genius, a global leader in his field but so much more than that.
"A kind and compassionate man who was always ready to help, hugely generous, the best of friends, but it will be his warm and wonderful smile that will be impossible for me to forget.
"Mike was an exemplary Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk serving both our late Queen Elizabeth II and our present King Charles III.
"Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences are with Angela and his whole family at this terrible time."
The search for the final person unaccounted for from the Bayesian's sinking entered its fourth day today.
Divers were quickly able to retrieve one body from the shipwreck that they had already discovered yesterday, but searches remain ongoing for the final passenger, believed to be 18-year-old Hannah Lynch.
Below, we have a look at some images from the operation today as it unfolded:
Clifford Chance has paid tribute to its partner, Chris Morvillo, after he was confirmed to have died when the Bayesian yacht capsized and sank.
Mr Morvillo spent almost a decade helping to lead the defence of Mike Lynch after the British tech tycoon was accused of falsely inflating revenues of his software company ahead of its multi-billion sale to Hewlett-Packard in 2011.
The 59-year-old was on the yacht with his wife, Neda, who is also among those to have died.
A spokesperson from Clifford Chance said: "We are heartbroken at the tragic passing of our partner, Christopher Morvillo and his wife, Neda.
"We are deeply saddened and still coming to terms with this terrible loss. Our utmost priority is to continue to support Chris's family at this very distressing time. Our thoughts extend to the families and loved ones of all those affected.
"We wish to express our deepest condolences and our love and support to Chris’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. We also want to thank the Italian authorities and rescue teams for everything they have done.
"We have no further comment at this time. We, and the families, ask that their request for privacy is honoured during this period."
A little earlier we reported comments from the boss of the firm which makes and sells vessels like Mike Lynch's sunken superyacht (see 18.25 post).
Giovanni Costantino, CEO of The Italian Sea Group, which owns the company that makes the Perini vessels, questioned why its crew were not in a "state of alert" when a storm hit.
He insisted the vessels were "absolutely safe", suggesting human error was behind the boat going down.
Watch video of the Sky News interview below:
More tributes are being made to British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, after he was identified as one of the bodies found in the superyacht wreckage.
Suranga Chandratillake, who worked under Mr Lynch for five years and had him on the board of directors at his firm Balderton for nearly a decade, said the businessman was an "inspirational titan of industry".
He said Mr Lynch was an "unfailingly supportive mentor who challenged and supported in equal measure" and who also "mastered hybrid work" well before COVID.
"He was famously fiercely competitive but, to his friends, equally fiercely loyal and always ready for a cup of tea and a chat."
Patrick Jacob , a family friend of Mr Lynch, said the late tycoon's ability to "identify and solve complex problems" was "phenomenal".
"As a friend, Mike was never dull and always ready for a lively debate on almost any topic, conducted with intelligence and convivial vigour."
He added that he never came away from seeing Mr Lynch "without feeling my life was enriched by the experience".
Martina King , the CEO of Featurespace, a platform for fraud and financial crime management, said there qs a "high statistical probability" that the company wouldn't be a "thriving technology company" without Mr Lynch.
She said: "Mike was a true champion of the UK technology sector, including the need for greater diversity, and advocated for many female leaders - including me."
The head of legal tech firm Luminance, Eleanor Lightbody ,said Mr Lynch was a "visionary unlike any other" who had the ability to spot solve "tomorrow's challenges before others even knew they were coming".
"I feel honoured to have known him, worked with him and learnt from him over the years," she added.
The boss of the firm which makes and sells vessels like Mike Lynch's sunken superyacht has questioned why its crew were not in a "state of alert" when a storm hit.
Giovanni Costantino, CEO of The Italian Sea Group, which owns the company that makes the Perini vessels, said they "are absolutely safe", suggesting human error was behind the boat going down.
He told Sky News the "event" that capsized the British-flagged luxury yacht Bayesian off the coast of Porticello, Sicily, on Monday "could have been managed with an average amount of attention".
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Oliver Browning | Thursday 22 August 2024 18:22 BST
Mike Lynch’s friend mourns ‘unbelievably tragic’ death after fraud trial acquittal
Mike Lynch ’s legacy “should be celebrated” a friend has said, following his death.
The body of the technology tycoon has been recovered after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily earlier this week.
His 18-year-old daughter reportedly remains missing.
After news of Lynch’s death was confirmed, his friend Brent Hoberman described him as “a titan and a figurehead”.
“We were all hoping for a miracle,” Mr Hoberman told Sky News.
“It is important - now his passing is confirmed - to think about his legacy... It’s important that his legacy is celebrated.”
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