Carnival Corp.'s Princess Cruises delays maiden voyage of Sun Princes, pays refund
Carnival Corp.'s (CCL) Princess Cruises line said Wednesday the maiden voyage of its Sun Princess ship will take place from Rome on Feb. 28 due to finishing touches on the "entirely new ship platform." The company is cancelling the Feb. 18 voyage. Those guests will receive a full refund as well as a 50% future cruise credit (FCC) for a future Princess voyage, if booked by Nov. 30 and sailed by Dec. 31, 2025. Carnival said the new 175,500-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess "is the most impressive luxurious and stunning Love Boat ever created." It houses an entertainment venue inspired by the terraces of Santorini called The Dome. "The ship does need to remain alongside in the shipyard to allow for additional technical work to ensure an outstanding vacation is delivered," the company said. Carnival's stock rose 0.8% in premarket trades.
-Steve Gelsi
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