The Sun Princess' delivery has been delayed and its inaugural 10-day voyage canceled. That cruise had been scheduled to depart Barcelona on Feb. 8 and conclude in Rome.
Princess Cruises and Fincantieri have mutually agreed to a delayed delivery. Travel Weekly has asked Princess about the length and nature of the delay. A new date for a maiden cruise has not been set.
"We understand that this news is disappointing, and we share in that disappointment," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises.
Guests booked on the inaugural sailing will receive a full refund as well as a 50% future cruise credit. Guests will also receive up to $200 per person for change fees related to their air travel plans.
Princess said it is protecting travel agent commissions.
The ship is the first of the line's Sphere class.