Sun Princess
The Port of Tenerife celebrated the first docking of the Sun Princess, a state-of-the-art cruise ship belonging to the Princess Cruises fleet, consigned by PAHO. This milestone reinforces Tenerife’s position as a strategic destination for high-capacity and sustainable cruise ships.
The Sun Princess, with capacity for 4,300 passengers and a crew of approximately 1,600, stands out for its innovative approach to design and energy efficiency. During its stay in Tenerife, the ship carried out a liquefied natural gas (LNG) loading operation, underscoring the port’s capacity to manage cleaner and more sustainable fuel.
The Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife presented a plaque to Captain Craig Street, an experienced professional with more than 34 years of experience at Princess Cruises, in recognition of this first docking. The team had the opportunity to visit Sun Princess’ impressive facilities, which combine luxury and comfort with a focus on reducing environmental impact.
This event marks another step in the Port of Tenerife’s commitment to sustainability and the ability to host large-scale cruise ships that operate with cleaner technologies. The arrival of the Sun Princess consolidates Tenerife as a key port for shipping companies looking for destinations prepared for the challenges of the future.
Cruise Vista
The cruise ship arrived on the island from Santa Cruz de La Palma, with 1,183 passengers (mostly Americans and Canadians) and 781 crew members on board.
Technical Vessel details: https://es.oceaniacruises.com/ships/vista (241 meters long, 32 meters wide, 67,817 gross register tons)
Captain Luca Manzi. He was not available at the time of delivery and the event was performed with Goran Pamukovic, Staff Captain (first officer?). In the Ceremony of the plaques exchange, the Port Authority was represented by Miguel A. Luna, Commercial Dept. Also accompanied on the visit by both Laura González (Port Operations Agent Tenerife, Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services), and Hilary Sullivan (Social Hostess – SOHO at Oceania Cruises)
