Crown Iris

Crown Iris is a cruise ship owned by the Israeli cruise line Mano Maritime since 2018, a mid-sized vessel carrying around 2,000 guests. She was originally ordered by Birka Line as Birka Queen from the Wärtsilä Marine Turku Shipyard in Finland, but completed by Kvaerner Masa-Yards as Royal Majesty for Majesty Cruise Line, and christened in New York City in 1992 by Liza Minnelli. Over the decades, she sailed under many flags, including Norwegian Cruise Line as Norwegian Majesty and Thomson Cruises as Thomson Majesty, before finding her current home with Mano Maritime.

In 2019, she underwent an extensive refit at Chalkis Shipyards in Greece, during which every guest room was renovated, and five new restaurants were introduced. A basketball court was added to the superstructure, and a yellow waterslide joined one of the outdoor pools. Her exterior received a visual refresh too, with wave graphics in blue and turquoise painted along both sides, while flooring across all decks was replaced.

Dining aboard offers real variety and atmosphere. The Seven Seas Restaurant provides elegant waiter service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while Le Bistro serves a la carte dining with stylish decor and a small cover charge. Cafe Royale runs 24-hour buffet service, including cooked breakfasts and late-night snacks, and Piazza San Marco serves casual fare like pizzas and burgers on the pool deck.

The ship features two swimming pools, one reserved for adults, alongside a spa and wellness area. Thanks to her past, she carries some features uncommon among cruise ships, including the highest Finnish-Swedish ice class, a legacy of her original design for northern waters. She offers 727 staterooms for around 1,462 passengers, with a solid mix of inside and outside cabins.

Crown Iris suits cruisers after a more intimate ship with warm, accessible service and plenty to do, from dining to deck activities, in an atmosphere that feels lived-in rather than lavish.

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