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Majestic Princess vs Eclipse
The Princess Cruises Majestic Princess was built in 2017. It was renovated in 2025. Majestic Princess was originally designed for the Chinese market. Because of this intent, the ship was unique to the Princess fleet with some additional features and unique restaurants, but during a 2025 drydock, most of the unique restaurants were replaced with Princess' standard offerings. It also has a great indoor pool for cooler weather cruising. Majestic Princess is also one of 3 ships that feature Princess' Watercolor Fantasy Show, an outdoor dancing fountain show. It's 7 years newer than the Eclipse, which was built in 2010 and renovated in 2025.
Comparison Overview
- Ship Size
- Number of Passengers
- Food and Restaurants
- Bars and Drinks
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Ship Features and Activities
- Cruise Costs
- Onboard Costs
Ship Size
The Majestic Princess is considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 1,083 feet long and 126 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3 football fields, as wide as 2.4 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 19-story building. Compared to the Celebrity Eclipse, the Majestic Princess is 18% larger in terms of overall tons.
Number of Passengers
Princess Cruises Majestic Princess holds 25% more passengers than the Eclipse based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or the total tonnage of a ship compared to the number of passengers, the Majestic Princess has less space per person compared to the Eclipse.
| Princess Cruises Majestic Princess | Celebrity Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Royal | Solstice |
| Gross Tonnage | 143,700 | 122,000 |
| Length | 1,083 | 1,040 |
| Beam/Width | 126 | 121 |
| Passenger Decks | 19 | 13 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 3,560 | 2,850 |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,286 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 40 | 43 |
Food and Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.
The Majestic Princess has twelve different dining options like Sabatini's, O'Malleys Irish Pub, and Main Dining Room. Of those options, eight are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other nine options have an additional fee.
The Eclipse has one fewer dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Murano, Sushi on Five, and Mast Grill. Nine of these restaurants are complementary and the other seven have an additional fee.
The Princess Cruises Majestic Princess has about the same number of dining options as the Celebrity Eclipse.
If you're looking to avoid extra money while on board, the Eclipse might be a better choice then the Majestic Princess. More of the dining options are included in the base cruise fare, potentially saving you money.
| Princess Cruises Majestic Princess | Celebrity Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Dining Options | 12 | 11 |
| Complimentary Dining Options: | 8 | 9 |
| Additional Fee Dining Options: | 9 | 7 |
| % of Included Options | 25% | 36% |
| See the options | See the options |
In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.
There are also plenty of bars available on these ships. You can check out recent the bar menus for the Eclipse below.
Pools and Hot Tubs
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The Princess Cruises Majestic Princess has a total of 2 pools and 4 hot tubs.
Celebrity Eclipse has more pools than the Majestic Princess and more hot tubs.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? One of the pools and two of the hot tubs are adults only on Majestic Princess.| Princess Cruises Majestic Princess | Celebrity Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Pools | 2 | 3 |
| Pools - General Access | 1 | 2 |
| Pools - Adults Only | 1 | 1 |
| Pools - Exclusive | ||
| Total Hot Tubs | 4 | 6 |
| Hot Tubs - General Access | 2 | 4 |
| Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 2 | 2 |
| Hot Tubs - Exclusive |
Ship Features and Activities
Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. On the Majestic Princess, 78% of the activities below are included in the cruise fare. On the Eclipse, only 73% of the activities are included, meaning you might spend more money while on board.
| Princess Cruises Majestic Princess | Celebrity Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Only Relaxation Area | ✗ | ✓ |
| Animated fountain | ✓ | ✗ |
| Art Auctions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Beyond the Podium Talk Series | ✗ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jogging Track | ✗ | ✓ |
| Lawn Club | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mini golf | ✓ | ✗ |
| Outdoor movies | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pickleball | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pool-side Movies | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shows - musical review | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sports Court | ✓ | ✗ |
| Thermal Suites | ✗ | ✓ |
| Learn more | Learn more |
Cruise Costs
Princess Cruises and Celebrity are both considered "Premium" cruise lines. Premium cruise lines typically offer upscale food, accommodations, and service. These typically cost about $150 - $400 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. Typically newer ships cost more, so a cruise on Princess Cruises Majestic Princess will likely be more expensive than on Celebrity Eclipse.
Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you compare onboard prices to see if you might spend more on a specific ship.
| Princess Cruises Majestic Princess | Celebrity Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $17.00 | $18.00 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 20% | 20% |
| Soda Price | $3.00 | $4.75 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $8.00 | $9.99 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | $77 -$100 | $55 - $99 Learn more |
| Internet Plan | $24.99 per device per day | $19 to $30 per device per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | ||
Princess Cruises offers two packages to bundle onboard expenses. The Princess Plus package includes daily gratuities, the basic beverage package, 2 fitness classes, 2 casual dining meals, and internet for $60 per day per guest. The Princess Premier package upgrades to the premiere beverage package, wifi for up to 4 devices per guest, two specialty dining meals, unlimited casual dining meals, unlimited fitness classes, and a photo package for $80 per guest per day.
Celebrity Cruise Lines offers an "All Included" program. Guests who book a cruise using this promotion will have wifi and alcohol included. Some sailings are available without this program so pay attention when booking. Typically prices are lower if they don't include "Always Included." The wifi and alcohol package are the base levels and can be upgraded for an additional cost.
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