What caused fire on Star Princess?

A discarded cigarette butt probably caused the fire that charred one side of the cruise ship Star Princess in March and led to the death of a passenger, the British safety agency investigating the incident said on Monday.

What happened to the Star Princess?

In August 2018, Princess’ sister brand, P&O Cruises Australia, announced that Star Princess would be transferred to the P&O fleet in late-2021, joining her sister ship, Golden Princess, which was set to join P&O in October 2020.

Is Star Princess sold?

Princess Cruises has accelerated the transfer of Star Princess to P&O Cruises Australia. Golden Princess also has been officially transferred, a move announced in 2018. Princess Cruises confirmed the official transfer of Golden Princess and the accelerated transition of Star Princess to P&O Cruises Australia.

What was Pacific Encounter previously called?

the Star Princess
Overview. P&O’s second Grand Class ship, the Pacific Encounter, (previously the Star Princess from Princess Cruises fleet) will begin cruising from Brisbane in November 2021.

Is Sky Princess a new ship?

Sky Princess®, the newest addition to our fleet, elevates the distinctive, contemporary design and luxurious attractions of our renowned Royal-class ships to even loftier heights.

Who has bought Pacific Princess?

Sycamore Partners
(12:20 p.m. EST) — In a nice commitment to expansion, Sycamore Partners, the new parent company of Azamara, has announced it has acquired the former Pacific Princess from Princess Cruises.

Who bought Pacific Dawn?

Pacific Dawn