Pacific World
Pacific World (previously Sun Princess) is a Sun-class cruise ship built in 1995 and operated by Peace Boat. At the time of her construction, she was one of the largest cruise ships in the world. She was the lead ship of her class that included sister ships MS Charming and the P&O ships Pacific Explorer and Queen of the Oceans.
Pacific World as Sun Princess leaving Fremantle Harbour, Australia 2018 | |
| History | |
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| Owner |
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| Operator | Princess Cruise Line (1995–2020) Peace Boat (2020–present) |
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| Builder | Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy |
| Cost | US$300 million |
| Yard number | 5909 |
| Launched | 21 January 1995 |
| Completed | 8 November 1995 |
| Maiden voyage | 2 December 1995 |
| In service | 1995-present |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| Notes | |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Sun-class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | |
| Length | 261.31 m (857 ft 4 in) |
| Beam | 32.25 m (105 ft 10 in) |
| Draught | 8.10 m (26 ft 7 in) |
| Decks | 15 (10 passenger) |
| Deck clearance | 32.08 m (105 ft 3 in) |
| Installed power | Diesel-electric 28,000 kW (38,000 hp) |
| Propulsion | Two propellers |
| Speed | 22.40 knots (41.48 km/h; 25.78 mph) |
| Capacity | 2,010 passengers |
| Crew | 924 |
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Sun Princess was the ship on which the 1998–99 (1977-86 previously known as The Love Boat in its earlier seasons in its original run on TV) television show The Love Boat's short-lived revival run as Love Boat: The Next Wave starring Robert Urich was filmed. She made the news in October 2007 as the largest ship to ever cross beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge while entering the harbor for the first time, with a vertical clearance of approximately 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) to spare at low tide.
In July 2018, Sun Princess underwent a two-week dry dock. She received new livery design, new stateroom category, shops, and other onboard amenities.
In September 2020, Sun Princess was sold to Peace Boat. The Sun Princess was renamed Pacific World.