Princess Cruises’ first Sphere-class ship Sun Princess will offer her guests a world-class shopping experience in its more than 5,800 square feet of retail space. The space will span two decks, house more than 200 premium brands and introduce more than 25 first-at-sea brands.
The first-at-sea brands include beauty products from Chanel No. 1, clothing by Beyond Yoga and Varley, fashion by Neu Nomad, and Italian handbags by Pinko. Also debuting on Sun Princess is Waves–the first Princess-branded merchandise boutique. Waves will offer an exclusive Princess Inaugural collection which celebrates Sun Princess as well as a line that features the Princess Seawitch. Additionally, the ship will feature interactive retail and pop-up shopping locations.
“This expansive retail environment, created in partnership with Harding+, marks a new level of excellence for Princess retail,” said Sabine Muhlberger, vice president of onboard revenue experience at Princess Cruises. “Our guests are going to love this new and unique shopping experience that will enhance the already spectacular cruise experience aboard Sun Princess.”
Some of the retail spaces included on Deck 8 are The Premium Watch Lounge which features the first-at-sea Breitling Lounge along with the latest TAG Heuer boutique design. The Fine Timepieces Boutique will feature signature timepieces from Longines, Rado, Tissot, Hamilton and pre-owned Rolex watches.
The Beauty & Wellness Boutique features the world’s top cosmetic and skincare brands like Chanel, Dior, Lancôme, Estee Lauder, Clinique along with organic brands such as Comfort Zone, Neom Organics, This Works and REN Skincare. Also onboard are three new fine jewelry brands from London jewelry designer Shaun Leane, Parisian jewelry designer Yvonne Leon, gender-neutral pieces from John Hardy, as well as popular brand Swarovski.
After being delayed twice, Sun Princess arrived in Civitavecchia on Monday and is making her debut today, February 28, 2024. Her inaugural voyage is a 10-day Grand Mediterranean sailing from Rome to Barcelona. She will then offer a variety of 7- to 12-night voyages in the Mediterranean before repositioning to Fort Lauderdale for the winter season.