Princess Cruises Drops Dinner, Price at Spellbound by Magic Castle on Star Princess

When Star Princess debuts this October, it will feature a new iteration of Princess Cruises’ Spellbound by Magic Castle experience that first launched on Sun Princess. On Star Princess, dinner has been dropped from the overall experience; as a result, the price has dropped as well – from $149 to $45.

(Dinner is also being dropped from the experience on Sun Princess, as well, the cruise line confirmed.)

“Spellbound has quickly become one of the most talked-about experiences at sea, and we’re thrilled to take it to the next level aboard Star Princess,” said Lorna Warren, Princess Cruises’ vice president hotel operations and guest experiences. “By bringing to life the spirit and setting of the original Magic Castle in Hollywood, our reimagined speakeasy will deliver a one-of-a-kind venue where every guest can feel like they’ve stepped into a world of true magic.”

In order to make the experience accessible to more people per cruise, Spellbound by Magic Castle is now open to all guests aboard Star Princess with several showtimes nightly. Admission is $45 per guest and includes two signature cocktails along with a magic show.

As part of its transformation, Spellbound on Star Princess also introduces an exclusive new cocktail menu featuring handcrafted drinks available only at the Cardini Bar. The menu complements the venue’s magical atmosphere and includes innovative libations, each with their own surprise twist, like “The Inner Circle” (milk-washed Meili vodka with delicate notes of jasmine tea), and “Cardini” (a butter-washed rum Old Fashioned).

As the venue unfolds, a series of new uniquely themed spaces are revealed, including a whimsical ticketing booth, the mysterious Inner Circle, the enchanting Cardini Bar, a behind-the-curtain Backstage area, and the Peacock Theater. Each space is richly detailed with eclectic décor, moody lighting, and theatrical flourishes that heighten the sense of wonder.

Spellbound by Magic Castle offers a speakeasy-style experience created in collaboration with famed Los Angeles icon, The Magic Castle. The immersive venue surrounds guests with illusion, sleight-of-hand, and magic memorabilia, which on Star Princess centers on Richard Valetine Pitchford – better known as Cardini. A master of sleight-of-hand and theatrical illusion, Cardini’s legacy lives on through his great-nephew, Randy Pitchford, owner of the Magic Castle.

Entry to Spellbound by Magic Castle can be purchased in advance or onboard.