Majestic Princess Gets New Culinary, Lounge Venues During Dry Dock
A slew of new and refreshed dining venues, bars, and shopping and entertainment spaces have emerged onboard Princess Cruises’ Majestic Princess following a two-week dry dock at a shipyard in Sicily.
The announcement came just days after Princess Cruises cancelled the ship’s entire 2026-27 winter season from Galveston, Texas, a fleet deployment change that took the industry and booked guests by surprise.
But now, just in time to launch her Mediterranean season, the 3,560-guest ship is welcoming guests to some of the cruise line’s most successful venues, such as O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Bellini’s Cocktail Bar, and Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar, to name a few.
To make room for these and other popular venues, several eateries and lounges were removed.
“Majestic Princess has undergone a remarkable transformation that will introduce beloved venues and experiences from across our fleet as it sails,” said Lorna Warren, vice president of hotel operations and guest experience at Princess Cruises.
“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,” Warren added.
The ship has already set sail on her first voyage in the region, a 20-night “Best of the Mediterranean” cruise that could be booked in two, 10-day segments. The ship, sailing roundtrip from Rome, departed on April 1, 2025.
Major culinary changes onboard the Royal-class ship, which launched in 2017, include the addition of O’Malley’s Irish Pub in the space formerly occupied by Vines Wine Bar. The pub, often featuring live music, dishes up burgers, fish and chips, and other comfort foods.
Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria took over the space where Harmony Restaurant had been. The Italian eatery serves a variety of pasta and meat entrees from Tuscany and other regions of Italy.
Sushi lovers can check out Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar, which formerly was a lounge called Ocean Terrace, to dine on sushi and maki rolls, sashimi, and other Japanese specialties while enjoying a view of the ship’s Piazza.
Several changes were made to convenient poolside venues. Alfredo’s Slice, serving custom-made pizza, takes the space formerly occupied by the Chopsticks Noodle & Dim Sum Bar, while the Salty Dog Grill, offering hot dogs, burgers, tacos, and other fare, now operates where the Lobster Bar & Grill used to be.
When it comes time for dessert, guests with a sweet tooth will want to indulge at the ship’s Confectionary, a Victorian-style sweet shop located in the former Calypso Cove.
New lounges are debuting, too, aboard Majestic Princess. Bellini’s Cocktail Bar features Italian-inspired drinks and a curated wine list, while Good Spirits at Sea entertains guests as mixologists demonstrate their talents. Good Spirits is located in the space that used to house the Piazza Bar.
Ship Now Features Expanded Retail Jewelry Section
For many cruisers, shopping is a big part of the vacation at sea experience, and with that in mind, Princess Cruises, one of Carnival Corporation’s brands, has expanded the ship’s jewelry sales area operated by EFFY Jewelry. The bigger space, formerly Cartier, will allow for jewelry-focused seminars to be held.
Other alterations include the name change from Churchill’s Video Arcade to the new Captains Arcade, where guests can play interactive video games.
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Majestic Princess will sail in the Mediterranean until mid-July 2025 and then operate a transatlantic voyage to Boston, where she will be based for a series of 7- and 10-night Canada/New England voyages between Boston and Quebec City.
Port calls on the 7-night cruise will feature Portland, Maine; Saint John, New Brunswick; and Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia. The 10-night option adds Saguenay, Quebec, and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
In October 2025, the ship will sail to Fort Lauderdale, her winter homeport. Majestic Princess will sail 6-, 8-, and 14-night Eastern, Western, and Southern Caribbean voyages.
Majestic Princess Gets New Culinary, Lounge Venues During Dry Dock