Majestic Princess Emerges from Drydock with New and Revamped Spaces

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Majestic Princess has completed a two-week drydock renovation in Palermo, Italy, emerging with numerous new and reimagined venues for its 2025 Mediterranean season. The 3,560-guest, 143,700-ton vessel now features several new dining establishments including O'Malley's Irish Pub, Sabatini's Italian Trattoria, Alfredo's Slice, Salty Dog Café, and Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar.

The renovation included significant space relocations across multiple decks, with new shopping venues like EFFY jewelry boutiques and a Victorian-style Confectionary. The ship maintains its Princess MedallionClass experience and offers inclusive packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier with up to 65% savings on amenities.

Following its Mediterranean season (April-July), the ship will sail to Canada and New England (August-September) before concluding the year in the Caribbean (October-December).

Positive

• Comprehensive renovation adding multiple new revenue-generating dining venues
• Strategic space optimization with new retail outlets including EFFY jewelry boutiques
• Diverse itinerary covering premium routes in Mediterranean, Canada/New England, and Caribbean
• Potential for increased onboard revenue through new dining and retail venues

Negative

• Two weeks of revenue loss during drydock period
• Significant renovation costs (amount not disclosed)

Princess Cruises Introduces Popular Guest Favorites, Including Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- After a two-week drydock in Palermo, Italy, Majestic Princess has set sail with an exciting array of new venues, reimagined spaces, and refined touches in preparation for its 2025 Mediterranean season. Guests aboard the freshly renovated ship will be greeted by a host of new enhanced features, including various elevated culinary experiences and social spaces. Notable additions include the popular O'Malley's Irish Pub, Sabatini's Italian Trattoria, Alfredo's Slice, Salty Dog Café, Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar, Bellini's, rebranded shopping venues, and more.

"Majestic Princess has undergone a remarkable transformation that will introduce beloved venues and experiences from across our fleet as it sails," said Lorna Warren, Princess Cruises Vice President Hotel Operations and Guest Experience. "We can't wait to welcome guests aboard for the upcoming Mediterranean season as we celebrate our 40th anniversary of cruising in this stunning, sought-after region."

Notable Space Relocations and Renaming on Majestic Princess:

Deck 5

• O'Malley's Irish Pub: Classic Irish comfort food served pub-style from hearty burgers to fish and chips and even late-night bites are paired with an extensive beverage selection including a curated selection of beers and whiskey flights. Live music makes this place a true gathering place where memories are made (formerly Vines Wine Bar).
• Sabatini's Italian Trattoria: The cruise line's signature authentic Italian trattoria with a taste of Tuscany and beyond, featuring cherished family recipes from handmade pastas to robust sauces and rich slow-braised meats (formerly Harmony Restaurant).
• Good Spirits At Sea: Where every drink is an experience, this bar is inspired by the hit TV series, Good Spirits. Expert mixologists deliver live demonstrations, immersing guests in the culture behind each hand-crafted cocktail (replaces Piazza Bar).
• The Shops of Princess: EFFY: featuring pieces of the New York City-based jewelry brand known for is craftsmanship and high-quality gemstones (formerly Calypso Cove)
• Confectionary: A Victorian-style confectionary adorned with ornate jars of colorful sweets, this shop invites you to pick and choose your favorite treats from a vast selection of sweet delights (formerly Calypso Cove).

Deck 6

• Bellini's Cocktail Bar: A celebration of life and love fills this Bellini-inspired cocktail bar with Italian flair as guests sip on refreshing bellinis, hand-crafted cocktails and a carefully curated selection of wines (replaces Good Spirits At Sea and Princess Photo Gallery).
• Captains Arcade: Featuring classic and interactive video games (formerly Churchill's Video Arcade).

Deck 7

• Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar: A contemporary sushi bar overlooking the Piazza, sushi lovers delight with expertly handcrafted sushi rolls, fresh nigiri or sashimi and maki rolls (formerly Ocean Terrace Bar).
• The Shops of Princess: EFFY: In this additional space, EFFY will expand its jewelry selection, offer bespoke consultations, and hold insightful seminars. An EFFY Lounge will be dedicated to curating select luxury pieces (formerly Cartier).
• Princess Photo Gallery: For prints and photo downloads (formerly the Library).

Deck 16

• Alfredo's Slice: A poolside pizza lovers paradise serving authentic Neapolitan pizza crafted from scratch and made-to-order (replaces Chopsticks Noodle & Dim Sum Bar).
• The Salty Dog Grill: For a quick bite, this poolside grill serves cooked-to-order favorites such as delicious burgers with house-baked buns, 100% all-beef hot dogs, street tacos, loaded fries and more (formerly Lobster Bar & Grill).

The 3,560-guest, 143,700-ton Majestic Princess offers a premium vacation with the line's award-winning, signature Princess MedallionClass experience which offers unparalleled service and personalization. Guests booking can take advantage of inclusive packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier which add popular amenities like Wi-Fi, beverages, desserts, fitness classes, crew appreciation and more at an even greater savings of up 65% when the inclusive package amenities are purchased separately.

After a season of Mediterranean cruises (April – July), Majestic Princess sails to Canada and New England (August – September) and then to the Caribbean (October –December) to finish out the year.

For more details about Majestic Princess and sailings into 2026 and 2027, please visit: https://www.princess.com/en-us/ships-and-experience/ships/mj-majestic-princess.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.

About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. Sun Princess, the brand's new, next-level Love Boat named Condé Nast Traveler's Mega Ship of the Year, introduces the groundbreaking Sphere Class platform and will be joined by sister ship, Star Princess, in Fall 2025. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK). 

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FAQ

What new dining venues were added to Majestic Princess during its 2025 drydock?

New dining venues include O'Malley's Irish Pub, Sabatini's Italian Trattoria, Alfredo's Slice, Salty Dog Café, and Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar.

How long was Majestic Princess in drydock and where?

Majestic Princess underwent a two-week drydock renovation in Palermo, Italy.

What is the passenger capacity of Majestic Princess?

Majestic Princess can accommodate 3,560 guests and is a 143,700-ton vessel.

What are the 2025 sailing destinations for Majestic Princess?

The ship will sail Mediterranean routes (April-July), Canada/New England (August-September), and Caribbean (October-December).

What savings do Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages offer?

These inclusive packages offer up to 65% savings on amenities like Wi-Fi, beverages, desserts, fitness classes, and crew appreciation compared to purchasing separately.