Princess Cruises' Sphere-Class Ships Named #1 Mega Cruise Ship by Readers
Fort Lauderdale – October 06, 2026 -- Princess Cruises has been named the #1 Mega Cruise Ship in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, with the honor going to its Sphere Class vessels Sun Princess and Star Princess.
Sun Princess wins the category for a third straight year
Sun Princess has now topped the Mega Cruise Ship category in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Star Princess, which only debuted in October 2025, earned the recognition in its first year of eligibility after also appearing on Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Hot List.
"Being recognized, once again, by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler is an incredible honor and a tremendous testament to our entire Princess team," said Marie Lee, Princess Cruises Chief Marketing Officer, adding that the credit belongs to crew members delivering the onboard experience daily.