Sun Princess deck 7 plan (Lounges-Dining2-Shops1-Teens)
Deck layout and review
Review of Sun Princess deck 7 (Lounges-Dining2-Shops1-Teens)
Princess Arena Theater (lower level 1 of 2) is the main show lounge with a large stage for grand-scale musical and show productions featuring stand-up comedians, musicians, dancers, singers. The Princess Arena also hosts daily enrichment programs (lectures, bingo, trivia games) and doubles as Cinema (hosts movie projections).
The fore-located Teens & Tweens Areas - Neon Grove (starboard) and The Underground (portside) are exclusive to children club lounges. Both venues are complimentary and fitted with comfortable seating (sofas and chairs), video gaming consoles (PlayStation 5/PS5 and Nintendo Switch), table games (hockey, foosball, skeeball) and provide supervised activities like scavenger hunts, fun competitions, dance parties, movie nights. The Firefly Park (Kids Center for toddlers and babies aged 6 months to 3 years) is midship on Deck 6.
Crown Grill (fka Sterling Steakhouse, open 6-11 pm) is a dinner-only specialty restaurant (at surcharge PP) serving grilled food (steaks and seafood). The Steakhouse features circular seating, modern artworks, leather booths, open kitchen (guests enjoy the views of their food being prepared in the fleet's biggest show galley/kitchen).
Good Spirits At Sea (fka Explorers Lounge) is a premium bar lounge where, on select sea days, is offered the "Royal Afternoon Tea with Royal Chef Darren McGrady" (traditional British dining experience). During the event, via visual media, Darren McGrady (personal chef of the late Queen Elizabeth II) shares his experiences and stories, interacting with the live host while passengers enjoy a premium Afternoon Tea service with traditional fixings (scones with clotted cream and jam, tea sandwiches, gourmet cookies and pastries). Tea pairings include premium brands (like Earl Grey and English Breakfast), along with more exotic brands (like Lapsang Souchong, Assam, Matcha). "Royal Afternoon Tea" at Good Spirits At Sea Lounge is priced at US$30 per person, and reservations are required. At the Good Spirits At Sea Lounge are also held premium wine tastings (hosted by renowned winemakers and with professional sommelier service) priced at US$40 pp.
Princess Live! Lounge & Bar is a TV studio for the Princess Cruises' shipboard live TV show programming (spots and music performances) filmed each day to be broadcast to the passenger staterooms. The venue is redesigned and expanded (combines the design elements of Princess Live! and Explorer's Lounge), with full bar/beverage service, a stage (with a large LED screen) and is served by the Gelateria (fka Affogato Bar). During the day, guests enjoy participatory activities like trivia, game shows, the Wake Show.
Signature Restaurant (fka Suite Dining Room)
"The Shops of Princess" (lower level 1 of 2) is a 2-deck shopping complex (sized 540 m2/5800 ft2) midship on decks 7-8. The retail complex comprises 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). Sun Princess sells merchandise from 200+ brands, including 25 first-at-sea retail brands (like Chanel No1, Beyond Yoga, Varley, Neu Nomad, Pinko Handbags). On Deck 8 are "The Premium Watch Lounge" (introducing the Swiss neo-luxury watchmaker Breitling's retail concept), "The Fine Timepieces Boutique" (selling premium collection watches from Rolex, Longines, Rado, Tissot, Hamilton, among others) and "The Beauty & Wellness Boutique" (shop selling premium cosmetics and skincare products from Chanel, Dior, Lancome, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Comfort Zone, Neom Organics, This Works, Rituals, REN Skincare). Exclusively for the Sun Princess ship, the company signed a partnership with Diamonds International (the world's largest chain of tax- and duty-free jewelry stores) to present its premium collections of custom-made items (jewelry and watches) using premium-quality gemstones and rare diamonds. Diamonds International’s top collections also present exclusive designer brands like Safi Kilima Tanzanite, De Beers Forevermark, Crown of Light Diamonds.
Reserve Collection Restaurant (fka Inclusive Restaurant)
O'Malley's Irish Pub
Bellini's Cocktail Bar (Atrium)
Wheelhouse Bar & Lounge
Horizons Dining Room (mid-level 2 of 3)
The midship-positioned Piazza Atrium (lower level 1 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).