Star Princess deck 8 plan (Dining3-Shops2-Casino)
Deck layout and review
Review of Star Princess deck 8 (Dining3-Shops2-Casino)
Princess Arena Theater (upper lever 2 of 2)
Princess Casino (age limit 21+ years, 200+ slots and video poker machines, gambling tables) is served by Magic Hour Bar. Sun Princess's Casino is the fleet's largest by both size and the number of gaming positions.
Crooners Lounge & Bar (piano bar with 2 glass grand pianos; cocktails, extensive Martini selection, also used for seminars and lectures)
Ocean Front (specialty seafood bar with a la carte menu/sushi, sashimi)
"The Shops of Princess" (upper level 2 of 2) is a 2-deck shopping complex (midship on decks 7-8) consisting of top-luxury boutiques selling designer high-end brand merchandise (jewelry, leather goods, watches, perfumes, cosmetics). The onboard brand stores include Cartier, Bvlgari, Chopard, Burberry, Gucci, Montblanc, Rado, Princess Shop (cruise brand's logo merchandise), Bazaar (new shop selling destination-specific goods).
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria is a specialty dining venue that also appeals to families with its handmade pasta dishes. The restaurant has a circular main room (with bistro-style nooks) and a separate pasta room where guests can witness the pasta-making process.
Princess Fine Arts Gallery (also hosts art auctions)
Umai Teppanyaki is a new for Princes Cruises Japanese restaurant serving traditional grilled cuisine using an iron griddle to cook the food.
Horizons Dining Room (upper level 3 of 3)
Wake View Terrace (aft sundeck with an Infinity Pool and 2 Jacuzzies/whirlpool hot tubs)
Service boats (10 tenders, 2 lifeboats, 6 rescue boats)
The midship-positioned Piazza Atrium (mid-level 2 of 3) is an iconic architectural concept for large-sized cruise liners. The outward-looking space is suspended and with comfortable seating (on all the 3 levels) providing 360-degree unobstructed outside views. The huge LED screen in the middle is movable to allow live entertainment.
From The Piazza Atrium are accessed Coffee Currents (new for Princess coffee shop), Bellini's Cocktail Bar, Crooners Bar, Ocean Front Lounge, International Cafe, Alfredo's Pizzeria as well as the Lobby's guest services desks (Shore Excursions, Future Cruise, Reception).