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Majestic Princess vs Regal Princess
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 3 years newer than the Regal Princess, which was built in 2014 and renovated in 2025. Regal Princess is one of 3 ships that feature Princess' Watercolor Fantasy Show, an outdoor dancing fountain show.
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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 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. The Majestic Princess and the Regal Princess are in the same class, which means they're sister ships. For the most part, they're similar in terms of size and layout; although they may have different features and attractions on board.
Number of Passengers
Princess Cruises Majestic Princess holds about the same number of passengers as the Regal Princess based on double occupancy (two people per room). At full capacity, Princess Cruises Majestic Princess holds about the same number of passengers as the Regal Princess.
When you look at the "Space Ratio," or tons of ship compared to number of passengers, the Majestic Princess has the same amount of space per person as the Regal Princess.
| Princess Cruises Majestic Princess | Princess Cruises Regal Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Royal | Royal |
| Gross Tonnage | 143,700 | 142,229 |
| Length | 1,083 | 1,083 |
| Beam/Width | 126 | 126 |
| Passenger Decks | 19 | 19 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 3,560 | 3,560 |
| Passengers (maximum occupancy) | 4,308 | 4,303 |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,346 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 33 | 33 |
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 Alfredo's Pizzeria, O'Malleys Irish Pub, and The Catch by Rudi. Of those options, eight are complimentary, or included with your cruise fare. The other nine options have an additional fee.
The Regal Princess has five more dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Main Dining Room, International Cafe, and Chef's Table Lumiere. Twelve of these restaurants are complimentary and the other seven have an additional fee.
If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Regal Princess might be a better choice. It has 42% more dining options than the Majestic Princess.
If you're looking to avoid extra money while on board, the Regal Princess might be a better choice than the Majestic Princess. More of the dining options are included in the base cruise fare, potentially saving you money.
Restaurants on Princess Cruises Majestic Princess & Regal Princess
| Restaurant | Princess Cruises Majestic Princess | Princess Cruises Regal Princess | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Included | |||
| Burger & Hot Dog Grill | ✗ | ✓ | |
| Gigi's Pizzeria | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Main Dining Room | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Swirls Ice Cream Bar | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
| The Pastry Shop / The Bakery | ✗ | ✓ | |
| The Salty Dog Cafe | ✓ | ✗ | Learn More |
| World Fresh Marketplace | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| A la carte | |||
| Confectionary | ✓ | ✗ | |
| Gelato | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
| International Cafe | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar | ✓ | ✗ | Learn More |
| Vines Wine Bar | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Flat fee | |||
| Alfredo's Pizzeria | ✓ | ✗ | Learn More |
| Chef's Table Lumiere | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Crown Grill | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| O'Malleys Irish Pub | ✓ | ✗ | Learn More |
| Sabatini's | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| The Catch by Rudi | ✓ | ✗ | Learn More |
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 Barq's Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.
There are also plenty of bars available on these ships. Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.
Pools and Hot Tubs
Princess Cruises
Majestic Princess
2
pools
4
hot tubs
Princess Cruises
Regal Princess
4
pools
7
hot tubs
| Majestic Princess | Regal Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| General-access pools | 1 | 3 |
| Adults-only pools | 1 | 1 |
| General-access hot tubs | 2 | 5 |
| Adults-only hot tubs | 2 | 2 |
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.
Princess Cruises Regal Princess 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.
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 Regal Princess, only 73% of the activities are included, meaning you might spend more money while on board.
| Princess Cruises Majestic Princess | Princess Cruises Regal Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults-only area (additional fee) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Afternoon Tea | ✗ | ✓ |
| Animated fountain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Art Auctions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jogging Track | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mini golf | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pool-side Movies | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shows - musical review | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sports Court | ✓ | ✓ |
| Learn more | Learn more |
Cruise Costs
Princess Cruises is a premium cruise line. 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 Princess Cruises Regal Princess.
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 may 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 understand what you might spend onboard a Princess Cruises ship.
| Princess Cruises | |
|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $17.00 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 20% |
| Soda Price | $3.00 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $8.00 |
| Drink Package Price | $77 -$100 |
| Internet Plan | $24.99 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.
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