Majestic Princess Undergoes Drydock in Palermo, Italy
The Majestic Princess has arrived at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Italy, for its scheduled drydock and maintenance period.
Return to Europe for Drydock
After an eight-year absence from European waters, the 3,600-guest vessel reached the Palermo facility on March 11, 2025. During its time in drydock, the ship will undergo routine maintenance, class inspections, and technical upgrades.
In addition to mechanical work, the Majestic Princess is expected to receive minor refurbishments to its public spaces, cabins, and suites before resuming service in early April.
Ship’s Recent Deployment
Originally built in 2017 for the Chinese market, the Majestic Princess has been sailing under the Princess Cruises fleet since its launch.
Before heading to drydock, the 141,000-ton ship completed a winter itinerary in South America and the Caribbean, followed by a seven-night Western Mediterranean cruise in early March.
Upcoming Summer Schedule
Upon completing its drydock, the Majestic Princess is set to re-enter service on April 1, 2025, kicking off its Mediterranean and Northern Europe cruise season.
The ship will offer a range of voyages lasting from seven to 33 nights, including the Grand Mediterranean cruise, which visits Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Spain.
Key ports of call on this 10-night itinerary include:
- Naples, Italy
- Palermo, Italy
- Chania, Greece
- Piraeus (Athens), Greece
- Kusadasi, Turkey
- Palma de Mallorca, Spain
The ship will also offer itineraries exploring the Adriatic region, stopping at ports in Croatia, Montenegro, and beyond.
Repositioning to North America
In July, the Majestic Princess will head to Northern Europe, before crossing the Atlantic in August for its first-ever fall foliage season in Canada and New England.
Operating seven- to 10-night cruises between Boston and Quebec City, the ship will visit destinations such as:
- Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
- Saguenay, Quebec
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Portland, Maine
Following its North American debut, the ship will reposition once again for Caribbean sailings in the 2025-26 winter season, departing from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades.