Episode #234 - Refurbished and Refreshed, Majestic Princess
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In episode 234 of The Cruise Dudes Podcast, Scott Andrews and his wife Pam share their firsthand experience aboard the newly refurbished Majestic Princess, following its extensive dry dock overhaul in late 2025. They provide a detailed, enthusiastic walkthrough of the ship’s updated features, from redesigned dining venues like the upscale Catch by Rudy and the Italian-inspired Sabatini’s, to new amenities such as Alfredo’s Slice pizza bar, O’Malley’s Irish Pub, and the expanded Swirls ice cream bar. The couple highlights improvements in guest experience, including Ocean Now Delivery for in-seat dining, enhanced room layouts with color-coded hallways, and upgraded public spaces like the Hollywood Pool Club and Lotus Spa. They also discuss the ship’s return to the North American and European itineraries, including a fall colors cruise to Quebec and upcoming back-to-back Mediterranean voyages. The episode concludes with a strong endorsement of Princess Cruises’ loyalty perks, family-friendly programming, and exclusive pre-cruise packages that include hotel stays and concierge services.
The Majestic Princess has undergone a major refurbishment with significant upgrades to dining, lounges, and public areas.
New dining experiences like Catch by Rudy and Sabatini’s offer immersive, high-quality meals with themed decor and expanded menus.
Ocean Now Delivery allows guests to order food and drinks via their medallion app and have them delivered to their seat.
The ship now features color-coded hallways (red and blue) to help guests navigate, especially useful with drink packages.
Family-friendly enhancements include dedicated kids’ clubs, teen meetups, and multi-generational family suite options.
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Welcome to Episode 234: Majestic Princess Refurbishment
Hosts Tommy Allison and Scott Andrews introduce the episode, setting the stage for a special interview with Scott and his wife Pam about their recent cruise on the newly refurbished Majestic Princess.
The Majestic Princess: From Dry Dock to Debut
Scott and Pam recount their fall 2025 cruise on the Majestic Princess, highlighting the ship’s 2017 debut, capacity, and itinerary including the scenic New England fall colors cruise to Quebec City.
Dining Revolution: Catch by Rudy, Sabatini’s & New Concepts
“You guys have to try this place. It's the Catch by Rudy. And I know you already heard this on the other two podcasts, but we just want to emphasize it's an experience that you cannot miss.”
Innovations in Guest Experience: Medallion Tech & Ocean Now Delivery
“You could order everything on your medallion. You could order foods. You could order burger, beer, beverages, everything and they will bring it all out to you on your phone on your medallion.”
Public Spaces & Amenities: Pools, Spa, Theater & Shops
“It's a great place to meet people, go for like a pre-dinner drink or after dinner, go hang out with people. It's also covered. It's actually your indoor pool.”
“You guys have to try this place. It's the Catch by Rudy. And I know you already heard this on the other two podcasts, but we just want to emphasize it's an experience that you cannot miss.”
“You could order everything on your medallion. You could order foods. You could order burger, beer, beverages, everything and they will bring it all out to you on your phone on your medallion.”
“You get hotel rooms. You get basically your own princess concierge. And they will help you book all of these things.”
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Scott Andrews
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Pam Andrews
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Princess Cruises
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Catch by Rudy
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Sabatini's
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Medallion
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O'Malley's Irish Pub
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Alfredo's Slice
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Quebec City
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