Sun Princess deck 8 plan (Dining3-Shops2-Casino)
Deck layout and review
Review of Sun Princess deck 8 (Dining3-Shops2-Casino)
Princess Arena Theater (upper lever 2 of 2)
Princess Casino (adults-only venue with age limit 21+ years of age) is the fleet's largest in both space/size (50%) and number of gaming positions/machines (30%). The gambling complex offers a diverse selection of entertainment, the latest and most popular slot machines and video poker games, as well as live table games with progressive jackpots. The venue encompasses ~836 m2 (9000 ft2), has 3-m/10-ft high ceilings, 227 slot machines, 13 live tables, and a high-limit slot area, comfortable seating, and provides interactive audio-visual experiences.
"Spellbound by Magic Castle" is a Victorian era/19th-century British Empire-inspired bar lounge themed after Hollywood’s Magic Castle in Los Angeles (reservations-only private clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts). Adjacent to Princess Casino, Spellbound is served by professional mixologists and with live performances from world-class magicians. Spellbound's experience also features magical artifacts, vintage artworks, the Music Room (with interactive special effects), the Parlor Bar (where guests can interact with professional illusionists), and the Spellbound Theater (30-seat show lounge).
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 (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.
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).