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Majestic Princess is the third ship in Princess Cruises' Royal class, delivered by Fincantieri in 2017 at 144,216 gross tons, carrying roughly 3,560 guests across 1,780 cabins. The design idea that defines her is that she is the only Royal class hull drawn for one specific market. Built for Chinese guests sailing from Shanghai, she got a public room plan her sisters never had, and most of it survived her redeployment. After seasons in Australia, Alaska and the Mexican Riviera, she spends 2026 on British Isles and Western Europe itineraries round trip from Southampton, then repositions for a South America and Antarctica winter season out of Buenos Aires and San Antonio, where Cruise Industry News reports she will be the largest Princess ship yet assigned to the region.
What separates her from Royal, Regal and Sky Princess sits forward. The Hollywood Conservatory is a covered, glass-walled sun room with cushioned seating and games tables, and the adjacent Hollywood Pool Club is an enclosed, climate-controlled pool, both of which pay off far more on a Scottish or Patagonian itinerary than the open Lido ever will. The Enclave thermal suite is the largest Princess has built. Harmony, the Cantonese restaurant developed with chef Richard Chen, is unique in the fleet, though published sources differ on how it now operates alongside the Italian venues. The SeaWalk glass-floored cantilever, the Piazza, Crown Grill, Movies Under the Stars and The Sanctuary carry over from the class.
Criticism is consistent rather than damning. Cruise Critic rates her 4 out of 5, noting she lacks the novelty features of newer tonnage, that refurbishment left shower curtains rather than glass doors, that several balconies are obstructed, and that main dining room feedback runs mixed. Reviewers also flag leftovers of the original fit-out, bilingual signage and repurposed karaoke rooms among them, as inconsistent design.
She suits travellers who want a large ship with real bad-weather indoor space, and anyone booking Northern Europe or Antarctica. She suits thrill-seekers and teen-heavy families less well: no waterslides, no go-karts, only a putting green.
**What this means for choosing a cabin.** The mix is 342 interiors, 716 balconies, 312 deluxe balconies, 374 mini-suites and 36 suites. More than 80 percent of cabins have a balcony and there are no ocean view cabins without one, so the practical choice is inside or outside. Cruise Critic flags obstructed views on parts of Deck 8 and on selected deluxe balconies on Decks 15 and 16, so check the cabin number, not the category. It also advises avoiding Deck 15, which sits directly under the pool deck and buffet, the two highest footfall areas aboard. Deck 16 mixes cabins with the Lido pool deck itself. Mid-ship cabins on Decks 10 to 12, with cabins above and below rather than public rooms, are the quieter bet.
Sources
- Majestic Princess Cruise Ship, Editor's Review, Cruise Critic
- Majestic Princess Cabins and Suites, Cruise Critic
- Majestic Princess Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review, CruiseMapper
- A Look at Princess Cruises 2026-27 Deployment, Cruise Industry News
- 6 Things We Love About Majestic Princess, Cruise Critic
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Majestic Princess is the third ship of Princess Cruises' Royal class and the first of that class purpose-built for the Chinese cruise market. She was ordered from Fincantieri on 30 July 2014 and constructed at the Monfalcone yard as yard number 6232. Her keel was laid on 10 July 2015, she was floated out on 8 February 2016, and after sea trials she was delivered to Princess on 30 March 2017. Although she shares the Royal-class hull and layout with Royal Princess and Regal Princess, she was extensively adapted for Chinese guests, with bilingual signage and announcements and dedicated amenities including a Cantonese restaurant, a tea bar, karaoke rooms and a VIP casino; her Chinese name rendered a sense of a golden or grand age.
She measures 143,700 gross tons, slightly larger than her two earlier sisters, and retains the class dimensions of 330 metres in length, a maximum beam of 47.2 metres and an 8.5-metre draught over 19 decks with 16 open to guests. She carries 3,560 passengers at double occupancy and up to 4,272 at maximum, with a crew of about 1,346 and 1,780 staterooms, the great majority with balconies. Flying the Bermuda flag from Hamilton, she carries IMO number 9614141 and the call sign MABI4.
Majestic Princess offers the established Royal-class venues, including the enlarged multi-storey Piazza atrium, the cantilevered over-water SeaWalk glass walkway with its companion SeaView bar, the adults-only Sanctuary, Princess Live, and specialty restaurants, alongside her China-specific dining and entertainment. She was among the ships equipped for Princess's MedallionClass platform, using the wearable Medallion device for touchless stateroom access, onboard payments, wayfinding and personalised services.
Her propulsion follows the class pattern: a diesel-electric arrangement with four Wärtsilä generating sets totalling about 62,400 kW feeding two electric motors of roughly 18 MW each, giving a service speed near 22 knots and a maximum of about 23 knots.
Majestic Princess undertook an introductory Mediterranean programme, sailing her maiden voyage as a five-day Adriatic cruise from Rome on 4 April 2017, before repositioning to Shanghai for year-round service in the Chinese market. She was formally christened at Shanghai on 9 July 2017 with the retired NBA star Yao Ming and his wife Ye Li serving as godparents. As the Chinese-market model wound down she was redeployed internationally, sailing seasons that included Australia and New Zealand, the US West Coast and Alaska from Seattle, whose Alaska run concluded in September 2024. In November 2022 she drew wide attention when a large COVID-19 outbreak was reported aboard following a New Zealand voyage. She remains in active service and from 2025 was scheduled into new markets, operating Caribbean itineraries from Fort Lauderdale and European voyages from Southampton in the 2025-2026 period.
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Onboard Highlights
Signature attractions, dining, bars and entertainment aboard Majestic Princess.
Top attractions
- The Piazza
A hub of activity inspired by vibrant European squares featuring roving street performers, boutiques, and panoramic glass-walled lifts. - Princess Theater
An ultramodern theater showcasing lavish original productions with dazzling stage sets and artists from around the globe. - Movies Under the Stars®
An open-air poolside amphitheater featuring feature films, concerts, and sporting events with complimentary popcorn. - Vegas Style Casino
A casino offering blackjack, Texas Hold 'Em, roulette, gaming lessons, and slot machines. - Hollywood Club
A Hollywood chic-style lounge with comfortable loungers, modern sculptures, and topiaries available day and night year-round.
Specialty dining
- Crown Grill
A signature steakhouse featuring carefully aged cuts prepared to perfection with curated gourmet salts in a refined setting. - Catch by Rudi
A celebration of ocean cuisine created by head culinary arts Chef Rudi Sodamin.
Bars and lounges
- Crooners
A bar in the Piazza featuring cocktails and live music. - O'Malley's Irish Pub
A warm, welcoming Irish pub with music, drinks, food, and a namesake connection to a famous Irish pirate queen.
Entertainment
- Princess Theater Productions
Lavish original musicals and productions with dynamic cast members in an ultramodern theater with state-of-the-art lighting.
Where She Sails
Ports of call on Majestic Princess itineraries, with a signature highlight at each.
Specifications
| Status | In service |
|---|---|
| Entered service | 2017 |
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises |
| Gross tonnage | 143,700 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,560 |
| Guests (maximum) | 4,272 |
| Crew | 1,346 |
| Est. annual guests | ≈ 178,000 / year (estimated) · Stable |
| Length | 330 m (1,083 ft) |
| Beam | 47.2 m (155 ft) moulded · 47.2 m (155 ft) extreme |
| Draught | 8.5 m (28 ft) |
| Decks | 19 (16 guest decks) |
| Staterooms | 1,795 |
| Shipyard | Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy |
| Christened by | Yao Ming and Ye Li |
| Flag | Bermuda |
| Port of registry | Hamilton |
| IMO number | 9614141 |
| Call sign | MABI4 |
| Home port | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Region | Caribbean and Europe (Fort Lauderdale and Southampton) |
Ownership & loyalty
Part of Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL / CUK).
Sister brands: Carnival Cruise Line.
References
Descriptions on Cruise Ship Wiki are original write-ups paraphrased from public sources; facts are compiled from the references below and cross-checked. How we source our information.
- Majestic Princess - Wikipedia - Order, construction milestones, Chinese-market design, christening and specifications.
- FINCANTIERI: Majestic Princess delivered in Monfalcone (press release) - Builder confirmation of 30 March 2017 delivery.
- Majestic Princess - CruiseMapper - Deployment history, market transition and 2025 refurbishment.