Teechur Posted December 26, 2023 #1 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Since Majestic doesn't have a pizza counter on the Lido Deck, is it possible to get pizza on the ship without paying a premium? (Besides "heat lamp pizza" at the buffet.) We booked mini suites under the "Standard" fare without upgrade packages. I have read that Alfredos now carries a $15 upcharge and pizza delivery entails a fee. TIA! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyj Posted December 26, 2023 #2 Share Posted December 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Teechur said: Since Majestic doesn't have a pizza counter on the Lido Deck, is it possible to get pizza on the ship without paying a premium? (Besides "heat lamp pizza" at the buffet.) We booked mini suites under the "Standard" fare without upgrade packages. I have read that Alfredos now carries a $15 upcharge and pizza delivery entails a fee. TIA! The $15 upcharge is if you want the pre fixe 3 course menu. With Standard cruise fare, a visit to Alfredo’s, you can choose to order the $15 menu or ala carte where the non specialty pizzas should run $8.5 and I believe as of Dec 1, 2023 will also have an 18% gratuity added. Some Alfredo’s/Gigi’s have a few specialty pizzas priced at $12. Ordering a pizza on Ocean Now previously was ‘free’, but I believe after August 2023, will show a fee of $8.50 plus gratuity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCX22 Posted December 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted December 26, 2023 I was on the Majestic for two weeks this June. No other pizza aside from the buffet and Alfredo's. The buffet pizza is usually cheese. On the bright side, it was baked at Alfredo's and was kept in a hot box, so technically you are getting Alfredo's pizza. Room Service pizza is $8.50, baked at Alfredo's, and is delivered to you in a box. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamariadawn Posted January 13 #4 Share Posted January 13 It has been about ten years since we last sailed with Princess. Am I reading this correctly? Is there a now charge for the pizza bar that is that was typically located near the main swimming pool on (3) different ships in the past? Discovery Princess 1/27/2024 is our next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bronzey214 Posted January 13 #5 Share Posted January 13 No. The Majestic does not have a pizza bar near the main swimming pool. Pool pizza is still free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted January 13 #6 Share Posted January 13 46 minutes ago, tamariadawn said: It has been about ten years since we last sailed with Princess. Am I reading this correctly? Is there a now charge for the pizza bar that is that was typically located near the main swimming pool on (3) different ships in the past? Discovery Princess 1/27/2024 is our next cruise. Discovery has pizza by pool- included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare donswife Posted January 13 #7 Share Posted January 13 1 hour ago, tamariadawn said: It has been about ten years since we last sailed with Princess. Am I reading this correctly? Is there a now charge for the pizza bar that is that was typically located near the main swimming pool on (3) different ships in the past? Discovery Princess 1/27/2024 is our next cruise. I had a slice of the included lido deck pizza on the Discovery last month. It was fresh and delicious. They had 3 kinds to choose from. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops Posted January 13 #8 Share Posted January 13 59 minutes ago, bronzey214 said: No. The Majestic does not have a pizza bar near the main swimming pool. Pool pizza is still free. But I thought they said Majestic does not have a pizza unless it is from Alfredos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyj Posted January 13 #9 Share Posted January 13 27 minutes ago, coops said: But I thought they said Majestic does not have a pizza unless it is from Alfredos? Where the pool/lido pizza place on other Royal class ships, on the Majestic it has a Noodle bar, so no lido/included pizza. You may find pizza in the buffet but very limited variety which is supposedly made at Alfredo’s, but i do not know for certain. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DHP1 Posted January 13 #10 Share Posted January 13 (edited) I have been on Majestic 3 times and no they don’t have a pizza bar near the pool. That area is taken up by a Noddle bar which is excellent by the way. I suggest trying the buffet for take out pizza. Alfredos will charge you if you don’t have a package. Edited January 13 by DHP1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mrell345 Posted January 13 #11 Share Posted January 13 We just got off emerald which has pizza slices at no extra charge up by the pools, am I understanding that is not an option on the Royal class ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyj Posted January 13 #12 Share Posted January 13 (edited) 4 minutes ago, mrell345 said: We just got off emerald which has pizza slices at no extra charge up by the pools, am I understanding that is not an option on the Royal class ships? So far, only on the Majestic Princess. You do get a noodle bar instead which is worth a try and included in your fare. A venue not on any other Royal class ship. Edited January 13 by wallyj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted January 13 #13 Share Posted January 13 28 minutes ago, mrell345 said: We just got off emerald which has pizza slices at no extra charge up by the pools, am I understanding that is not an option on the Royal class ships? Incorrect. Only Majestic does not have a Lido deck pizza spot. All other current Princess ships, regardless of what class or style, has Slice/Prego on Lido deck with several pizza types, all included in fare. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted January 13 #14 Share Posted January 13 (edited) The Majestic was originally for the Asian cruise market. Even though it is not sailing there, the noodle bar is so popular that they have kept this onboard in that space. I WONDER, since the Majestic does not have the pool deck pizza, do they keep an ongoing selection available at the buffet? NOTE: to others who might not be familiar, the other difference between the Majestic and other ships is that there is no Sanctuary. This forward space is a covered, enclosed open area. Edited January 13 by Wishing on a star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDVM96 Posted January 14 #15 Share Posted January 14 2 hours ago, mrell345 said: We just got off emerald which has pizza slices at no extra charge up by the pools, am I understanding that is not an option on the Royal class ships? The Majestic wasn't built for the western market. It was supposed to go for the chinese market. Then came Covid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDVM96 Posted January 14 #16 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Wishing on a star said: Even though it is not sailing there, the noodle bar is so popular that they have kept this onboard in that space. Sounds good. Hope they keep the noodle bar and add pool deck pizza. 1 hour ago, Wishing on a star said: the other difference between the Majestic and other ships is that there is no Sanctuary. This forward space is a covered, enclosed open area. The place is called Hollywood Conservatory, and it's free of charge. And not very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted January 14 #17 Share Posted January 14 We liked it as a place to just sit and relax. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocklinmom Posted January 14 #18 Share Posted January 14 Oh wow I am looking at a 2025 cruise on the Majestic and had no idea they don't have Lido deck pizza! This is good to know, dk if we would use a noodle bar instead. There's nothing like grabbing a slice of pizza by the pool. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDVM96 Posted January 14 #19 Share Posted January 14 51 minutes ago, rocklinmom said: There's nothing like grabbing a slice of pizza by the pool. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj59 Posted January 15 #20 Share Posted January 15 Who's on first? Majestic was designed for the Chinese market, so they don't have the poolside Slice pizza that other ships have, but a noodle bar instead, which is quite good, with a rotating list of specials. The free Slice pizza also has specials, and is quite good, especially if you wait until a fresh pie is right out of the oven. I don't know if they still do it, but I remember occasionally older ships with a Sabatani's instead of Alfredo's would open up for free lunch on some sea days, with pizza available. As others have said, ocean now delivery is a way to save on Alfredo's pizza, and there are ways to get paid venues for free/reduced, such as ordering gelato on MDR lunch days that comes from the pay gelato bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyj Posted January 15 #21 Share Posted January 15 @rj59, I recall a kinda recent thread from the Island where they did do Alfredo’s in Sabatini’s on a sea day, but it was considered Casual dining for a fee like on other ships and was not ‘included’ as in before casual dining was introduced. At one time, I know I did this July 2023 last year, you could order pizza in the APP and it was no charge. As of August 2023 on Emerald, ordering pizza in the APP/Ocean Now shows a fee of $8.50, so that is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teechur Posted January 15 Author #22 Share Posted January 15 It seems really short-sighted of Princess to charge for pizza, which we all know is inexpensive to prepare. Many cruisers will instead, go to the dining room for a sit-down, multicourse meal, which has to cost Princess much more. I will be cruising on the Majestic next, and I don't intend to pay for pizza (although my grandsons may change my mind, LOL)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teechur Posted January 15 Author #23 Share Posted January 15 From what I've been reading on CC lately, it sounds like many people feel the same way I do and have stopped patronizing Alfredo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyj Posted January 15 #24 Share Posted January 15 1 hour ago, Teechur said: From what I've been reading on CC lately, it sounds like many people feel the same way I do and have stopped patronizing Alfredo's. Yes, many pictures have been posted showing Alfredo’s/Gigi’s quite empty. As reported earlier, on Majestic you should be able to find no charge pizza in the buffet, limited varieties, or order whole pie for $8.50 in the APP or room service. Without a package, Ocean Now has one time activation fee of about $15 and room service call from your cabin with incur $5 fee each call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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