Princess Cruises names new ship Majestic Princess

Princess Cruises has today announced that the sister-ship of Royal and Regal Princess will be called Majestic Princess.

The new 143,000-tonne vessel will be the company’s first built for the Chinese market and will launch in the summer of 2017.

“Royal Princess and Regal Princess were named after iconic previous vessels, while Majestic Princess will carry a name that was chosen by our global employees,” said Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. “The name Majestic Princess is well suited to the Princess Cruises experience in China, and she will offer a truly magnificent experience to our Chinese guests,” added Swartz.

Majestic Princess will also carry a Chinese name on the hull, 盛世公主号 (Shèng Shì Gōng Zhǔ Haò) – an interpretation selected by Carnival plc’s China employees, which means of “Grand World” or “Grand Spirit.”

The ship is being built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy and will be home-ported in Shanghai, carrying 3,560 guests for cruises to Japan and Korea.

“We’re excited that Shanghai will be welcoming this newest, most advanced addition to the Princess fleet, as it represents our brand’s long-term commitment to the continuing growth of the China market,” said Swartz. “Every day, around the world, our guests create lifelong memories from authentic experiences while enjoying freshly made cuisine designed to bring each destination to life.

“Majestic Princess will allow us to bring the best the world has to offer to more Chinese guests, for an unparalleled premium and international vacation, inspired by our passion for the many places we sail.”