Princess Cruises
Majestic Princess
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $779
Ship comparison
Majestic Princess vs Royal Princess
Princess Cruises
Royal Princess
- Cruises
- 61
- From
- $294
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Majestic Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,560 passengers, in service since 2017. Royal Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,560 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose Majestic Princess if you want more adventure and nature or more culture: it outscores Royal Princess for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) and cultural (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Royal Princess if you want better-rated staterooms, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Majestic Princess for staterooms (10.0 vs 5.0), spa & fitness (8.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Majestic Princess | Royal Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 143,000 | 142,229 |
| Passengers | 3,560 | 3,560 |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,200 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 (better) | 3.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.2 (better) | 40.0 |
| Decks | 17 | 19 |
| Length | 1,083 ft | 1,083 ft |
| Beam | 155 ft | 126 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 47 | 61 |
| Upcoming sailings | 70 | 102 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–53 nights | 3–36 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $779 | $294 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Majestic Princess leads on 2 of the ten, Royal Princess on 8.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Majestic Princess
Majestic Princess, which debuted in April 2017, sails itineraries in Alaska, Asia and the South Pacific. It's a sister ship to Regal Princess and Royal Princess, although several tweaks have been made to the public spaces, activities on board and dining venues.
Sailing now
47 cruises on sale, from $779.
Princess Cruises
Royal Princess
Royal Princess remains one of the jewels of the Princess Cruises line. Features include an expanded atrium with additional entertainment and casual dining options, a top deck pool with a water and light show, an enhanced Movies Under the Stars screen and the new SeaWalk with views 128 feet straight down.
Highlights
- Balconies on all outside staterooms
- Expanded atrium with additional entertainment and casual dining options
- Uper-deck pool exclusively for adults, featuring plush private cabanas
- The SeaWalk & SeaView Bar — a first-of-its-kind enclosed walkway extending from the ships top deck and a port side cantilevered bar, each with glass floors and sweeping ocean views
Sailing now
61 cruises on sale, from $294.
Questions
Majestic Princess or Royal Princess?
Which is bigger, Majestic Princess or Royal Princess?
Majestic Princess is bigger at 143,000 gross tons, against 142,229 gross tons for Royal Princess. Majestic Princess carries 3,560 passengers and Royal Princess carries 3,560.
Which ship is newer, Majestic Princess or Royal Princess?
Majestic Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 2013 for Royal Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Majestic Princess, with 40.2 gross tons per passenger against 40.0 on Royal Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Majestic Princess, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 3.0 on Royal Princess.
Which is better for families?
Royal Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.8 out of 10, against 5.0 for Majestic Princess.
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