Princess Cruises reveals upgrades aboard Majestic Princess as ship emerges from dry dock

Majestic Princess has emerged from dry dock with an array of new venues, reimagined spaces, and refined touches following a two-week refit in Palermo, Italy.

Guests aboard the freshly renovated ship will be greeted by a host of new and 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, Vice President Hotel Operations and Guest Experience, 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,” he added.

Notable changes abooard Majestic Princess:

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O’Malley’s Irish Pub (formerly Vines Wine Bar): 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  and live music.

Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria (formerly Harmony Restaurant): The cruise line’s signature authentic Italian trattoria with a taste of Tuscany and beyond, featuring family recipes from handmade pastas to robust sauces and rich slow-braised meats.

Good Spirits At Sea (replaces Piazza Bar): Inspired by the hit TV series, Good Spirits, expert mixologists deliver live demonstrations, immersing guests in the culture behind each hand-crafted cocktail.

The Shops of Princess: EFFY (formerly Calypso Cove): Featuring pieces of the New York City-based jewellery brand known for is craftsmanship and high-quality gemstones.

Confectionary (formerly Calypso Cove): A Victorian-style confectionary adorned with ornate jars of colourful sweets, inviting guests to pick and choose their favourite treats from a vast selection of sweet delights.

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Bellini’s Cocktail Bar (replaces Good Spirits At Sea and Princess Photo Gallery): 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.

Captains Arcade (formerly Churchill’s Video Arcade): Featuring classic and interactive video games.

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Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar (formerly Ocean Terrace Bar): A contemporary sushi bar overlooking the Piazza, offering handcrafted sushi rolls, fresh nigiri or sashimi and maki rolls.

The Shops of Princess: EFFY (formerly Cartier): In this additional space, EFFY will expand its jewellery selection, offer bespoke consultations, and hold insightful seminars. An EFFY Lounge will be dedicated to curating select luxury pieces.

Princess Photo Gallery (formerly the Library): For prints and photo downloads.

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Alfredo’s Slice (replaces Chopsticks Noodle & Dim Sum Bar): A poolside pizza cafe serving authentic Neapolitan pizza crafted from scratch and made-to-order.

The Salty Dog Grill (formerly Lobster Bar & Grill): For a quick bite, this poolside grill serves cooked-to-order favourites such as delicious burgers with house-baked buns, 100% all-beef hot dogs, street tacos, loaded fries and more 

The 3,560-guest, 143,700 gross ton Majestic Princess will spend the coming season in the Mediterranean, before sailing for Canada and New England in August. Between October and December the ship will also sail roundtrip to the Caribbean.