Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
69Top 38% of ships
Dining
97Top 4% of ships
Entertainment
72Top 42% of ships
Activities & Thrills
58Beats 36% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
62Beats 34% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Dining — scores 97/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 2.6 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LinePrincess Cruises
Ship NameMajestic Princess
Maiden voyage31 March 2017
Physical
Year Built2017
Refurbished not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 144,216 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 330 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 38 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipThe Sanctuary
Total decks 18
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks19
Speed 22 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,346
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.6
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,780
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins38
Passenger Capacity 3,560
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 40.51
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
Restaurants10 included dining venues (Allegro Dining Room, Concerto Dining Room, Symphony Dining Room, International Café, World Fresh Marketplace, The Bakery, Swirls, Burger & Lobster Grill, Chopsticks Noodle Bar, Room Service) and 11 specialty/paid restaurants (Crown Grill, Sabatini's, Harmony Chinese Restaurant, The Catch by Rudi, Alfredo's Pizzeria, Chef's Table Lumière, Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar, La Mer, Vines Wine Bar, Ultimate Balcony Dining, Crab Shack on Alaska voyages)
Restaurants - Paid11
Restaurants - Included10
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools4
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools4
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs6
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceNo
Bars/Lounges14
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelYes
Night ClubNo
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaThe Sanctuary (adults-only sundeck with the Retreat Pool, whirlpools, private cabanas, and dedicated steward service)
Special AmenitiesArt Auctions, Animated fountain
Art AuctionsIncluded
Animated fountainIncluded
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $16.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Soda Price$2.50
Domestic Beer Price$6.25
Drink Package Price (From..)$59.99
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants12
Restaurants Price: Included5
Restaurants Price: Premium5
Restaurants Price: Exclusive0
Restaurants Type: Sit down6
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve3
Restaurants Type: Buffet1
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type2
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign MABI4
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9614141
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 232002990
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry London, United Kingdom
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
