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Cruise Line Dining
Explore the Different Cruise Line Dining Options
Cruise ship dining has evolved significantly and cruise lines now offer an abundant number of restaurant choices and dining options. One night you may want to enjoy casual dining with the kids and the next night a romantic dinner in an elegant gourmet restaurant. Some ships now offer more than twenty dining venues allowing guests to experience a variety of different flavors and atmospheres each day.
Dining times have also changed. Traditional dining is still available on many cruise lines where guests can choose a specific dining time and table size and usually will enjoy the same wait staff throughout the cruise. In addition to traditional dining guests can now also choose more flexible dining times on most cruise lines. Open dining options allow guests to eat when they want each day in a variety of complimentary restaurants. Reservations can also be made at specialty restaurants, usually for an additional fee.
Select your cruise line below and explore the different dining options and culinary experiences that are offered. Browse each restaurant type and get your taste buds ready for an amazing culinary experience at sea!
Contemporary Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Line takes pride in catering to foodies. With options like the Seafood Shack, Guy Fieri's Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina, the latter for those who love Mexican cuisine, there's something for everyone. From fan favorites to fine dining, explore all of the options that Carnival Cruise Line has to offer!
Famous for their enticing Italian restaurants, Costa Cruises will take you on a culinary adventure that you'll never forget. Costa has partnered with world famous Michelin-star chef Ettore Bocchia to combine Italian hospitality with some of the most memorable meals ever to be served at sea. Italian food is just one of many available cuisines on available on a Costa Cruise.
Disney Cruises feature everything from fun treats to the most delectable meals in a fine dining experience. Hang by the pool and enjoy Frozone treats, grab a slice of pizza at Pinocchio's Pizzeria or enjoy a four star meal Royal Court. Make time for Royal Court Tea and the family can enjoy great food with their favorite Disney Characters.
With all of the amazing dining options on an MSC cruise, no matter the choice you make you're bound to have a great meal. With options like Tex-Mex specialties, great Italian fare at Eataly, an up tempo treat at the Galaxy Disco Restaurant or many of the other onboard eateries, both simple and complex, you'll have to be sure to make time to enjoy everything the MSC Cruises team of chefs has to offer.
NCL offers a wide variety of complimentary dining options in the main dining rooms, buffet areas and even their amazing Asian-fusion eatery. The culinary adventures continue in Le Bistro, with fine French cuisine that will tantalize your palate. Churrascaria, a Brazilian Steakhouse is another popular option with travelers that you won’t want to miss. Norwegian Cruise Line can take your cruise vacation to the next level with their stunning array of dining options.
Fame chef Curtis Stone has partnered with Princess Cruises to bring the best flavors in the world to your plate. The Salty Dog gastropub, Share, Sabatini's and Crown Grill are some of the most popular dining options onboard. Princess Cruises also features the unavoidable delights of the Chocolate Journeys program to bring you sinfully delicious chocolate creations. This and much more make Princess Cruises a great option for cruising foodies.
Royal Caribbean is all about Taking pride in ushering in the next era of dining at sea. Rediscover American fare at the American Icon Grill after a long stay at the pool. Experience the height of contemporary cuisine at Chic where the food is as beautiful as it is delicious. And whatever you do, don’t miss Wonderland, where the atmosphere is a mixture of exciting tastes and presentations straight out of a magic show. Royal Caribbean has something for every member of the family.
Premium Cruise Lines
Azamara Cruises has a vast array of dining options for you or any member of your traveling party. Azamara offers six different dining options, including room service, specialty dining, fine dining and everything in between. Some of their more popular restaurants onboard are Aqualina, Prime C, Discoveries Restaurant and the Patio, all with their own distinct offerings. They also cater to those with special dietary needs and restrictions.
Celebrity Cruise allows fans of the hit cooking competition Top Chef to experience the excitement of fine cuisine in person. You can participate in Quick Fire challenges yourself or let the pros do the work in one of their many legendary eateries. Main restaurant, Luminae, Qsine, Blue and Murano are just a few of their highly recommended restaurants serving up cuisine from around the world. From interactive experiences to haute-cuisine with the most amazing views, Celebrity Cruises will satisfy whatever craving you have.
Holland America cruise travelers get to enjoy the 'As You Wish' dining only offered on this cruise line. With restaurants to suit every mood and palate, you can pre-schedule dining at the time of your choice or be spontaneous and, you guessed it, dine as you wish. Try the Pinnacle Grille or Le Cirque for whimsical, award-winning dishes sure to delight the entire family. Dining with a large group? Check out Canaletto, where dishes are served to be share with your friends and family. Holland America has everything from poolside snacks to the finest dining experiences.
Oceania Cruises doesn't take the easy route when it comes to onboard dining. With culinary offerings from legendary Master Chef Jacques Pépin, you'll enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will be the culinary experience of your year - or decade. Oceania offers multiple dining venues for breakfast, lunch or dinner, including Toscana and Polo Grill. Coffee lovers will love Baristas, a delightful coffee bar to enjoy before or after meals. Come and explore all of the amazing dining options Oceania Cruises has to offer.
Dining onboard Viking's ocean cruise ships is a truly beautiful experience which surrounds guests with incredible views. The ship offers a variety of restaurants including the World Cafe, Manfred's, The Restaurant, the Pool Grill and Mamsen's. In The Restaurant the floor to ceiling windows open up to provide an al fresco dining experience where guests can enjoy a mix of international cuisine with local and regional specialties. All restaurant's including the specialty restaurants are complimentary (except the Chef's Table) and include beer, wine and soda with lunch and dinner. The Chef's Table experience is not to be missed.
Luxury Cruise Lines
Crystal Cruises takes pride in their exceptional cuisine. They are 'authentic yet inventive,' striving to balance creativity with perfect execution of classic dishes. With modern choices, Italian classics and even Asian offerings for all aboard a Crystal Cruises ship to enjoy. Enjoy the charming and romantic Prego or the Vintage Room before treating yourself to an ice cream sundae at the Trident Grille and Ice Cream Bar. Up late? Drop in to the Bistro for Hors d'Oeuvres served up fresh long into the night. Your culinary dreams will be fulfilled in any of these amazing restaurants, all available on ships in the Crystal Cruises fleet.
The Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria aren't new to the world of high end cuisine. Anyone who has enjoyed a meal at the Verandah can tell you the chefs on these ships are the best at sea. Try the a la carte menu at the Princess Grill for some of the most mouth-watering seafood you'll ever have the pleasure of enjoying. Cunard also has many more laid back dining options and even the opportunity to have the meal of your dreams in your own luxury stateroom.
The Regent Experience is about avoiding short cuts at the expense of the dining experience. Ships in the Regent Seven Seas fleet serve up fresh produce obtained from trusted markets at various ports of call. Dry-aged prime meats as well as fresh seafood offerings are just a few of the items you'll find in their specialty dining outlets. Chartreuse, Pacific Rim, Prime 7 and Signatures are just four of their many high-end offerings. Looking for delicious food as you want it, when you want it? Look no further than the Regent Seven Seas fleet.
Seabourn Cruises restaurants may have simple names (Restaurant and Restaurant 2, just to name a few) but the food offerings from these eateries are far from ordinary. You'll enjoy the finest plates served up by some of the most renowned chefs at sea on a Seabourn Cruise. In-suite dining is available 24/7 in case you fall in love with your amazing stateroom but those who venture out will find meals they won't soon forget. Cruise on one of the luxurious ships in the Seabourn fleet and see what fine dining is all about.
SeaDream Yacht Club serves up some of the finest international cuisine available in the most luxurious settings. From the moment you enjoy your Welcome Aboard cocktail to the last bite of your last meal onboard, SeaDream Yacht Club's unbeatable staff of chefs will keep you guessing and smiling. For full private yacht charters, SeaDream can create exact custom menus to delight even the most particular of palates. Come see what the yachting world has been enjoying for years - the most delicious food in the most amazing destinations.
Silversea cruises know that you understand what great food is all about. The main dining room, The Restaurant, offers fine dining at your leisure. Silversea understands that you expect a high quality dining experience and you don't want it to interrupt your cruise vacation plans. Atlantide is a favorite of many guests with the best in food and drinks the sea has to offer. La Dame by Relais & Châteaux offers the most upscale French cuisine one can find from Paris to Australia and beyond. Come see what Silversea diners have been raving about.
When it comes to your dining choices on a Windstar luxury cruise, the sky's the limit. Becoming one of the highest rated cruise line dining options as rated by travelers isn't easy and staying there is even harder. Then again, one meal AmphorA or Candles will easily remind you why they remain so popular with the foodie crowd. Take a journey on one of the finest ships, enjoy the finest food and see what Windstar Cruises is all about.
River Cruises & Unique Cruise Lines
Come see what Gold-Medal dining is all about on an AmaWaterways river cruise. This is a cruise line that always continues to reinvent and pushes the boundaries of culinary limitations all in search of the best dining experience around.
American Cruise Lines dining offers up sustainable cuisine as you enjoy the most stunning river views imaginable. American Cruise Line chefs explore the world, choosing only the finest ingredients to create an ever-evolving menu of delights.
Avalon Waterways has a wide variety of dining options and Chefs Karl and Leo Wrenkh not only promise tantalizing local flavors, they deliver on that promise. From buffets or afternoon tea to regional specialties and bistros, Avalon Waterways brings the most delectable cuisine to river cruising.
Scenic Cruises stays focused on the finer details so it should be no surprise to even seasoned travelers that their dining options are top notch. From a stress-free handmade pizza by the pool to a fine dining experience you will never forget, Scenic has exactly what you're looking for. Come experience the world on a plate with Scenic Cruises.
Star Clippers dining options are varied, as you would imagine. Start your day staring at the most stunning river views with an impressive buffet-style breakfast, loaded with your favorites. And end your day with a five course menu with dishes destined for social media posts that will make even your best friends jealous. Come see what Star Clippers Cruises has to offer and you'll leave with a new taste for the finer things in life.
Uniworld's culinary team will take you to the heights of the dining experience. With the single goal of creating the ultimate dining experience, Uniworld has set out to offer what you want, when you want it. This award-winning team understands culinary excellence. Explore all of the stunning dining options Uniworld Cruises has to offer.
Viking River Cruises takes dining on a beautiful riverboat to a new level. Viking River Cruises has all the flexibility in dining options you would expect from a cruise provider of this stature including open seating main dining for meals, early bird breakfasts and casual snack options during the day and evening. Experience the Viking River difference with plate after plate of the finest food in the world of river cruising.
