PRINCESS Cruises has made the decision not to open three highly anticipated attractions which were set to debut this year on the line’s new Sun Princess.
Three of the nine activities at the Park19 top-deck family activity zone – RollGlider, Coastal Climb, and Ropes Course – will not enter service after Princess said it was “unable to accept delivery”.
“We are actively evaluating these areas for future recreational opportunities to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all our guests,” the line told Cruise Weekly.
The RollGlider was unveiled last year (CW 16 Jun 2023), and was set to be a first for a cruise ship and replicate a hang-gliding experience for travellers.
Seated guests would travel along an overhead track at up to 18km/h for a 90-second lap.
The Coastal Climb was to see guests navigate an obstacle course as they ascended from Deck 19 to 20 on a set structure.
A Ropes Course, known as ‘The Net’, teased a variety of balance beams, unstable bridges, cargo nets and z-shaped beams for harnessed guests to navigate.
At the time of its launch, Princess Cruises President, John Padgett, said Park19 was tailored based on guest feedback for more family and group activities spaces.
Park19 precinct will continue to offer five other options for guests including the ‘Infinite Horizon’ tilt wall, kids splash park, hammock zone, sports court and jogging. ML