The Dome on Sun Princess
ICRAVE designed The Dome, a jewel in the crown of the Sun Princess.
Our mission was twofold: to create a versatile venue that would push the envelope of entertainment at sea while retaining grounded designs that would appeal to guests with a range of needs.
Guests unwind poolside daily and enjoy immersive shows by Cirque Éloize in the evening, all while experiencing near-panoramic views of their voyage.
To fulfill both of these roles, we created a truly adaptive space
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The Brief
Create a multidimensional entertainment experience aboard the Sun Princess while captivating loyal guests who have been sailing for decades.
Our Response
ICRAVE designed The Dome, a jewel in the crown of the Sun Princess.
Our mission was twofold: to create a versatile venue that would push the envelope of entertainment at sea while retaining grounded designs that would appeal to guests with a range of needs. Guests unwind poolside daily and enjoy immersive shows by Cirque Éloize in the evening, all while experiencing near-panoramic views of their voyage.
To fulfill both of these roles, we created a truly adaptive space.
The Dome was designed with breezy, clean, and organic tones—bright whites, linen upholstery, and wood elements. The aptly named “Cascade Bar” features a waterfall and provides custom cocktails all day and pre-show. A central focal point in the space is a “tree” that hosts theatrical lights and a sound system.
At night, the pool becomes a stage, and the Dome completely transforms into an entertainment venue with a South Beach vibe, lighting effects, and sound installations that adjust to suit the performance.
A motorized hydraulic stage system seamlessly transitions the pool into a performance area. Journey, Princess, and TAIT Towers achieved this solution: The Moveable Stage, which ensures functionality and aesthetic congruency between day and night use within the limited floor plan.
The daytime sunlounger seating converts into two standard seats for evening performances, doubling the capacity. The tiers are designed to create circulation space around the stage and ensure every guest has the best view possible.
To ensure accessibility, we integrated ramps and staircases connecting each seating level to the stage, as well as a wheelchair lift so that all audiences could enjoy the show.
ICRAVE’s visionary design not only meets the evolving demands of modern travelers but also sets a new benchmark in cruise ship entertainment. We’ve created a floating microcosm of experiences that cater to the whims and fancies of The Sun Princess’s global clientele.
The Dome is a transformational space that creates a stunning vista with sweeping views of the ocean and creates an unprecedented setting to stage avant-garde spectaculars that will absolutely fascinate our guests.
– Francois Leroux, Princess Cruises SVP, Creative Design and Entertainment.