P&O Cruises Australia has reportedly sold its 70,000 tonne Pacific Dawn cruise ship to a company which plans to give the 14-deck vessel a new life as a floating community for nomad techies off the coast of Panama. New owner Ocean Builders will use it as a 'floating, off-grid seapod home'.
What is the new name for the Dawn Princess?
Pacific ExplorerFrom this point on, Dawn Princess remained in Australia permanently sailing from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth alongside Sun Princess under the Princess brand until it was transferred to P&O Cruises Australia and renamed Pacific Explorer.
Is the Dawn Princess now the Pacific Explorer?
Formerly sailing as the Dawn Princess for Princess Cruises, the Pacific Explorer offers exciting new features for Australian cruisers, including new dining options and an action packed waterpark.
Is there a new Pacific Princess ship?
MS Azamara Onward, formerly R Three and Pacific Princess, is a cruise ship owned and operated by Azamara Cruises since 2022. She was built in 1999 by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France for Renaissance Cruises.
Is Ambassador Ambience a new ship?
Ambience is not a new vessel, starting life in 1991 sailing as Regal Princess, before becoming P&O Australia's Pacific Dawn (interesting fact: the ship's godmother was former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher).
Which is the newest Princess ship?
Discovery Princess ®
- Inaugural Cruise: March 27, 2022.
- Christeners: Randy Fenoli, Alex Guarnaschelli, Adam Savage and Page Turner.
- Guest Cabins: 1,830.
- Number of Decks: 19.
- Tonnage: 145,000.
- Length: 1,083 feet.
- Height: 217' 6¼“ feet.
What ship is replacing the Pacific Dawn?
What ship is replacing Golden Princess?
Pacific AdventureIn September 2018, after hosting an online naming contest, P&O announced Golden Princess would be renamed Pacific Adventure and debut in October 2020, featuring modified accommodations and onboard facilities designed in-line with the P&O brand.
What Princess cruise ship sank?
On 25 October 1918, Princess Sophia sank with the loss of all aboard after grounding on Vanderbilt Reef in Lynn Canal near Juneau, Territory of Alaska. All 364 persons on the ship died, making the wreck of Sophia the worst maritime accident in the history of British Columbia and Alaska.
What ever happened to the Pacific Princess?
Sycamore Partners is the new owner of the Pacific Princess as the private equity firm has not only bought Azamara, but is adding a fourth R-class ship to the fleet, according to a statement.
What happened to the Pacific Princess?
Because of the old-fashioned size and structure of the Pacific Princess, Princess Cruises retired the ship way back in 2002, and it was finally sold for scrap in Turkey in 2012.
What is the newest Princess ship in 2024?
Sun PrincessSun Princess – Our Next Generation Cruise Ship Arriving 2024 – Princess Cruises.
Which is the smallest Princess cruise ship?
Coral PrincessWhat is the smallest Princess cruise ship? The smallest Princess cruise ship is the 2,000-passenger Coral Princess. Measuring just 91,267 gross tons, it's about 36% smaller than Discovery Princess, making it a significantly smaller vessel.