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Sun Princess is Princess’s most modern ship ever — a true glow‑up for anyone who’s sailed Royal, Regal, or Enchanted. Think better dining, smarter tech, a redesigned Piazza, a thermal suite people actually talk about, and a layout that finally makes sense. It’s the ship that shows exactly where Princess is heading: more light, more space, more food, and more ways to relax without feeling overwhelmed.
This guide is your full Sun Princess hub — everything you need before you sail, all in one place. Whether you’re choosing between Plus and Premier, planning dining, comparing cabins, mapping out the thermal suite, or figuring out how MedallionClass works on a Sphere‑class ship, this is the page that keeps you from bouncing between ten different tabs.
If you’re new to Princess or leveling up your next sailing, my Princess Cruises Guide breaks down ships, itineraries, casino offers, dining, and all the Lazy Girl strategies I use on my 4–5 Princess sailings each year.
🛳️Ready to book your own Princess cruise? Start with the Princess booking page — it’s the easiest way to check prices, compare itineraries, and grab the best offers before they disappear.
Sun Princess Quick Links
What Makes Sun Princess Different
✨ Sphere Class Upgrades
The Dome (pool by day → entertainment by night)
Expanded specialty dining
Redesigned Piazza
Faster Medallion tech
More included casual dining
A thermal suite that’s actually worth talking about
💡 Who This Ship Is Perfect For
Casino‑offer cruisers
Food‑forward cruisers
Mediterranean itinerary lovers
Travelers who want a “new ship” feel without mega‑ship chaos
🌟 Sister Ship Spotlight: Star Princess (My December Sailing!)
Sun Princess has a sister — Star Princess, the second Sphere‑class ship. She carries the same modern design, expanded dining, upgraded cabins, and that gorgeous Dome.
I’m sailing Star Princess for the first time this December, and I booked the entire trip using points, miles, and a casino deal — and even snagged a Mini‑Suite.
👉 How I booked my Star Princess cruise using points, miles & a casino offer
🚢 My Sun Princess Sailings
I’ve already sailed Sun Princess — here’s my full first‑sailing review with everything I loved, everything I didn’t, and all the Lazy Girl tips I wish I’d known:
👉 My First Sailing on Sun Princess
And I’m heading back again in August 2026 — this time with a stacked points‑and‑casino strategy that saved me hundreds:
👉 My Upcoming August 2026 Sun Princess Sailing
Dining on Sun Princess (What’s Free vs Paid)
🍽 Included Dining (Free)
Horizons Dining Room
International cafe - a personal fave
The Eatery (buffet)
The Promenade (grab‑and‑go)
Lido options (pizza, burgers, tacos)
Unlimited Casual Dining with both Plus and Premier
Unlimited Specialty Dining with Premier
🍷 Specialty Dining (Paid unless you have Premier)
💰 Price Range
Most specialty restaurants: $55
Makoto: $55
Catch by Rudi: $55
Crown Grill: $55
💡 Lazy Girl Tip
If you have Premier, you can eat at all specialty restaurants as many times as you want — this is the biggest 2026 change. My husband absolutely loved this feature, and we have it booked for our upcoming sailing. I recommend you book reservations quickly.
Everything you need to know about → Princess Cruises Dining Reservations
Princess Plus vs Premier (2026 — Updated)
🟦 Princess Plus
What’s Included:
Plus Beverage Package (drinks up to $15)
Wi‑Fi for 1 device
4 Casual Dining
Crew Appreciation (gratuities)
OceanNow Delivery
No Longer Included:
Premium desserts
Fitness classes
Explicit “unlimited juices” perk
Lazy Girl Summary: Plus is now the “everything you actually use” package — drinks, Wi‑Fi, gratuities, casual dining, and OceanNow.
🟪 Princess Premier
What’s Included:
Premier Beverage Package (drinks up to $20)
Wi‑Fi for 4 devices
Unlimited Casual Dining
Unlimited Specialty Dining
Princess Premier Photo Package
Medallion Accessory
Reserved Theater Seating
Crew Appreciation
OceanNow Delivery
No Longer Included:
Premium desserts
Fitness classes
Explicit juice perk
Lazy Girl Summary: Premier is now the “I want to eat everywhere” package. On Sun Princess — with Makoto, Catch by Rudi, Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, and more — Premier pays for itself fast. If you want to eat speciality dining the whole cruise (like my husband)
Thermal Suite (The Enclave 2.0)
🧖♀️ What’s Inside
Heated stone loungers
Hydrotherapy pool
Steam room
Dry sauna
Salt room
Cold room
Experience showers
💰 Pricing
$49–$79 per day
$ 149- $ 199 7-day full‑cruise pass
💡 Lazy Girl Tip
Buy the pass on Day 1 — Sun Princess sells out.
If you love saving on dining, you’ll love my breakdown of the Princess Thermal Spa — what’s included, what’s worth it, and how to get the best value.
Recreate the Thermal Spa at home with my favorites →
Casino Offers & Players Club
🎰 What to Expect
Larger casino
More slot variety
Faster point tracking
Better drink service
More generous offers (new ship = more incentives)
🪙 Points Breakdown
100 points = $1 coin‑in on slots
1 point = $2 coin‑in on video poker
Table games vary
🎁 Offer Types
Free cruises
Discounted cruises
Onboard credit
Free play
Premier upgrades
👉 How Princess Casino Points Work
Sun Princess Staterooms
🛏 What’s New
Larger balconies
More storage
Better bathrooms
Modern décor
USB‑C ports
Best Cabin Types
Deluxe Balcony — best value
Mini‑Suite — best layout
Suite — best perks
👉 Want to see the Mini‑Suite I stayed in? Star Princess Mini‑Suite Review (coming soon)
Sun Princess Itineraries (2026)
🌍 Mediterranean
🏝 Caribbean
👉 I’m sailing Sun Princess again in August 2026 — follow along here: August 2026 Sun Princess Sailing
👉 Planning a Mediterranean cruise? Mediterranean Cruise Packing List
Embarkation Tips
🛳 Lazy Girl Embarkation Tips
Arrive 30–45 minutes early
Complete Medallion steps ASAP
Book dining as soon as you board
Eat lunch at The Eatery
Book thermal suite passes immediately
👉 New to Princess? Princess Cruise Tips for Beginners
Packing List for Sun Princess
Essentials
Light layers
Swimsuits - I love bleu rod beattie
Evening outfits
Check out my favorite suits that I wear on repeat
For the Thermal Suite
Flip‑flops
Cover‑up
Hair tie
Water bottle
👉 Want the full Lazy Girl version with outfits, embarkation‑day tips, and a printable checklist? My Updated Princess Cruises Packing List
👉 Heading to Alaska instead? Alaska Cruise Packing List
Cruise Essentials
If you’re sailing Sun Princess or Star Princess soon, here are my favorite cruise essentials — all Lazy Girl‑approved:
Sun Princess is one of the most thoughtfully designed ships Princess has ever built — modern, bright, and packed with dining, tech, and relaxation upgrades that make every sailing feel elevated. Whether you’re here for the food, the thermal suite, the Mediterranean itineraries, or the casino offers, this ship delivers a fresh Princess experience without losing the charm longtime cruisers love.
If you want real‑world impressions from actual sailings, you can explore my two supporting reviews:
Sun Princess Review 2025 — Mediterranean itinerary, dining highlights, cabin experience
Sun Princess Review 2026 — spa days, cozy corners, Lido Eatery favorites, and how the ship fits the way I cruise
And if you’re ready to plan your own sailing, here are the next guides you’ll want:
Sun Princess is a ship worth getting excited about — and this guide is your shortcut to sailing it smarter, easier, and with full Lazy Girl confidence.
About the Author — Julie Davis
Hi, I’m Julie — a Tennessee‑based travel hacker, cruise lover, and Lazy Girl strategist who believes travel should be fun, affordable, and stress‑free. I run NoPointLeftBehind.net, where I teach busy moms, retirees, and everyday travelers how to use points, miles, and casino offers to travel smarter.
Come hang out with me on Facebook — I share cruise tips, points hacks, and Lazy Girl travel strategies every week. Join the community here: Follow me on Facebook. And if you love points? You have to join my group: Travel Hacking Moms Group
