You might have heard about Princess Cruises’ famous culinary offering, but what is it that makes the food so special? For a start, it’s all made from scratch – including fresh pastries, steaks that are aged and cut on board, and homemade pasta that’s rolled and shaped by hand every day. And wherever you go, you’ll find many of the dishes are inspired by the more than 330 destinations that Princess visits.
Better still, you can pair your food with the extensive on-board drinks offering, including craft cocktails, premium coffee and an award-winning selection of wines from around the world. Plus, if you upgrade to the all-inclusive Princess Plus or Premier packages, you can get many of these beverages included in your fare.
Read on to discover just a few of the dining choices you can look forward to on board.
Whichever Princess Cruises holiday you book, you can enjoy a wide range of complimentary dining options at no additional charge. Choose from exquisite multi-course meals in all the main dining rooms or buffet-style delights at the World Fresh Marketplace, The Eatery and Horizons Court, where you’ll find an ever-changing menu of regional specialities and comfort food favourites. You can also pick up a variety of light bites any time you like, such as hot dogs and pizza slices on deck or sweet treats at the International Café.
Fancy something more relaxed? Princess Cruises offers plenty of chilled, no-frills restaurants and pop-ups for only a small fee. If you’re in the mood for classic pub grub, you could head to The Salty Dog Gastropub for burgers and beer, while Vines Wine Bar pairs wines by the glass with delectable small plates, such as oysters and tapas. Other casual food options include succulent meat platters from Planks BBQ, fresh sushi from the Ocean Terrace or hand-stretched pizzas from Alfredo’s or Gigi’s.
Princess Cruises is also renowned for its speciality restaurants and experiential dining, such as 360: An Extraordinary Experience. Inspired by the sights, sounds and scents of the Mediterranean, this seven-course meal pairs destination-evoking dishes, wine and champagne with captivating visual entertainment for a truly unforgettable evening. You could also try the Chef’s Table, which is an extravagant multi course dinner created and hosted by the Princess Cruises Executive Chef, who offers detailed explanations and curated wine pairings for each course.
If you’re wondering just how much food is made from scratch on a Princess cruise, here are a few fun facts to give you an idea of the scale.
On the 3,560-passenger ship, Regal Princess, the team get through:
of butter per day
of flour per day for bread, pasta and Pastry Shop treats
eggs per week
of fresh fruits and vegetables per cruise
And if that wasn’t enough, there’s usually around 18,000 bottles of wine and champagne waiting to be enjoyed in the wine cellars!