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Princess cruise food: The ultimate guide to restaurants and dining on board

Booked on a Princess cruise ? Then it's time to start figuring out your dining strategy. With everything from casual seafood shacks and barbecue joints to refined steakhouses, sushi bars and even experiential, sensory dining, the food on Princess Cruises has something to pique everyone's palate, from those looking to indulge to guests who want to stick to a healthy diet at sea .

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Alfredo's/Gigi's Pizzeria by Alfredo/Alfredo's Pizzeria

Fixed price or a la carte

If one pizzeria isn't enough, Princess has another option. Alfredo's and Gigi's are sit-down pizzerias with decor inspired by the colors and vibe of Amalfi Coast. The venues serve authentic Neapolitan pizza made from scratch.

Available on: Coral, Diamond, Discovery, Enchanted, Grand, Island, Majestic, Regal, Royal, Sapphire, Sky, Sun Princess

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Burger & Hot Dog Grill

Included, but a la carte pricing applies for a few menu items on select ships

This poolside American grill serves up hamburgers, hot dogs and french fries.

Available on: Coral, Diamond, Island, Majestic, Regal, Royal, Sapphire

Chopsticks Noodle Bar

Chopsticks is a casual spot with a rotating menu of cooked-to-order Asian fare. Options include wonton noodle soup and wok-fried dishes like Sichuan dan-dan noodles.

Available on: Majestic Princess

Horizon Court/World Fresh Marketplace

All Princess cruise ships feature a buffet restaurant, called World Fresh Marketplace on some ships and Horizon Court on others. Either way, the buffet is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The ever-changing options include regional specialties, comfort food, fresh fruit, salads, vegetables and desserts.

Available on: All ships

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Sushi and sashimi specialties, appetizers, nigiri and maki rolls including tempura shrimp, spicy tuna and hamachi scallion are available separately or in a set menu or combination at Kai Sushi.

Available on: Diamond Princess, Sun Princess

Main dining room

Princess Cruises' main dining rooms offer a waiter-served, sit-down dining experience. Multicourse menus of global cuisine are offered for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some options change daily, but a selection of "Princess Favorites" signature dishes is always available.

Ocean Terrace Sushi/Seafood Bar

Overlooking the Piazza, this sushi and sashimi bar was inspired by the view of the ocean. Starters, sushi, sashimi, raw, cooked and torched rolls are available a la carte.

Available on: Discovery, Enchanted, Regal, Royal, Sky Princess

O'Malley's Irish Pub

A contemporary Irish pub with traditional tunes and interactive entertainment, O'Malley's serves pub fare like pan-fried Guinness chicken, ribeye burgers, Scotch eggs and fried pickles.

Available on: Enchanted Princess, Sun Princess

This casual, rustic eatery serves ample portions of barbecued meats, including pulled pork, tri-top, smoked sausage, smoked chicken and pork ribs, along with sides, sauces, salads and more.

Available on: Caribbean Princess, Emerald Princess

Related: The ultimate guide to cruise ship food and dining

Reserve Collection dining

Included for guests in Reserve Collection cabins

Passengers booked in Reserve Collection cabins can access an exclusive area of the main dining room with a private entrance, expedited seating, no reservations required and a dedicated waitstaff. On Star Princess and Sun Princess, Reserve Collection Dining also includes access to a private restaurant.

Salty Dog Gastropub

The Salty Dog Gastropub features handhelds like burgers, chicken sandwiches and grilled cheese, as well as elevated takes on comfort food including lobster mac and cheese and stout-braised short ribs. It's located inside the Wheelhouse Bar on certain days.

Available on: Crown, Discovery, Emerald, Ruby Princess, Sapphire, Grand, Coral, Island Princess

Salty Dog Grille/Cafe

The famous Hilton Head, South Carolina eatery takes to the seas on Princess Cruises. This casual poolside restaurant is a great pitstop between dips. Order from their menu of craft burgers (including a veggie burger), sandwiches, chicken strips, street tacos, loaded fries and hot dogs.

Available on: Caribbean, Crown, Discovery, Emerald, Enchanted, Grand, Ruby, Sky Princess

Related: Which line has the best cruise burger? Here are TPG's top picks

This poolside pizzeria has plenty of pie options, including thin crust and deep dish, as well as stromboli and avocado and caprese toasts.

Steamers Seafood

At this casual eatery, you can satisfy your seafood craving with steamed shellfish pots with mussels, scallops, kielbasa and corn on the cob. The most popular pot arrives with broiled scallops, shrimp and crab-stuffed flounder; lobster and crab can be added to any dish.

Vines Wine Bar

Located in the Atrium, with an extensive list of wines and Champagnes, Vines Wine Bar serves light bites, including antipasti and tapas.

Available on: Caribbean, Crown, Emerald, Grand, Majestic, Regal, Royal, Ruby, Sapphire, Sky Princess

Bayou Cafe & Steakhouse

Fixed price

Prime steaks and seafood are served in a laid-back, New Orleans-inspired setting, with live music on select nights. Highlights include Chilean sea bass with king prawns, New York strip and New Zealand rosemary double lamb chops.

Available on: Coral Princess, Island Princess

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The Catch by Rudi

Seafood-focused collaboration with renowned Austrian chef Rudi Sodamin featuring playful takes on sustainable seafood like Asian-fried calamari, lobster with garlic butter crust and tiered shellfish towers. Order the Salzburger Nockerl for dessert; it's a can't-miss Austrian souffle baked over tangy fruit jam.

Available on: Discovery, Enchanted, Majestic, Sky, Sun Princess

Churrascaria Brazilian Grill

Servers carve grilled meats including picanha, sirloin, lamb, linguica and sausage tableside at this South American-inspired steakhouse. Round out your meal with options from the teeming salad bar.

Available on: Diamond Princess

A rustic seafood pop-up, Crab Shack will serve casual starters including popcorn shrimp and Manhattan clam chowder, as well as steamed and boiled pots of shellfish, potatoes, corn and herbs.

Available on: Forthcoming, ships to be announced

Crown Grill

Princess' signature steak and seafood house with a theater-style open kitchen is a perennial favorite with guests. On the menu are aged and hand-cut steaks and chops, seafood and a selection of salts curated from around the world to sprinkle on dishes.

Available on: Caribbean, Crown, Discovery, Emerald, Enchanted, Grand, Majestic, Regal, Royal, Ruby, Sky, Sun Princess

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Harmony is a contemporary Chinese restaurant with a five-course menu of dishes. Highlights include Peking duck salad, braised pork belly ribs with star anise and fried rice with scallops.

Sabatini's Italian Trattoria

At the cruise line's signature Italian restaurant, traditional flavors meld with regional influences. Handmade pastas like pappardelle alla Bolognese are joined by ossobuco Milanese, heirloom cheeses and air-cured salume.

Available on: Caribbean, Coral, Crown, Diamond, Discovery, Emerald, Enchanted, Grand, Island, Regal, Royal, Ruby, Sapphire, Sky, Sun Princess

Sterling Steakhouse

This premium chophouse features high-quality cuts of meat from corn-fed beef, including Kansas City strip, filet mignon, Madeira-glazed veal and surf and turf, served with shareable sides like loaded baked potatoes and sauteed wild mushrooms. (Sterling Steakhouse is similar to the Crown Grill, but the two steakhouses have different menus.)

Available on: Sapphire Princess

Love by Britto

Princess Cruises has collaborated with Romero Britto, the Brazilian artist known for his bold and joyful style, to create a seven-course, prix fixe artistic-inspired dining experience on its newest ship. Standout dishes include oysters with Champagne pearls, Wagyu Chateaubriand Rossini and hot chocolate souffle with hot Bing cherries.

Available on: Sun Princess

Umai Teppanyaki

Your meal at Umai Teppanyaki is a three-act show of Japanese cuisine prepared on an iron teppan grill. Starters include pork belly yakitori and spicy tuna on the rocks, followed by dishes like black cod in soy reduction and filet mignon with Champagne Cognac flambe and a chocolate bento box.

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The Butcher's Block by Dario

The Butcher's Block is another collaboration, this time a partnership with renowned eighth-generation butcher Dario Cecchini, who owns a butcher shop and restaurants in the Tuscan village of Panzano, Italy. Enjoy a meal of his signature cuts of meat at one large shared table with friends old and new.

360: An Extraordinary Experience

This seven-course, wine-paired dinner is enhanced by immersive technology, including a 360-degree projection screen displaying scenes of the Mediterranean and additional images projected onto the tabletop. You'll find yourself as captivated by the food as the music and storytelling that will virtually transport you to Santorini, the Amalfi Coast, Barcelona and Provence. The dining experience is invite-only, so if you're not some kind of VIP (suite guest, top-tier loyalty program member, casino high roller and the like), don't expect you will be able to dine here.

Available on: Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess

Chef's Table/Chef's Table Lumiere

Fixed price (with or without wine)

The Chef's Table is a unique culinary experience that kicks off with Champagne and hors d'oeuvres and a stroll through the kitchen to meet the executive chef, followed by a multicourse dinner paired with wines. For Chef's Table Lumiere, the table is surrounded by a curtain of lights after guests are seated.

Available on: Caribbean, Coral, Crown, Diamond, Emerald, Grand, Island, Ruby, Sapphire Princess (Chef's Table); Discovery, Enchanted, Majestic, Regal, Royal, Sky Princess (Chef's Table Lumiere)

Balcony Breakfast/Dinner

Start or end the day with an intimate, romantic meal for two served on your cabin balcony. Dinner is a four-course affair including hors d'oeuvres, lobster and steak and your choice of beverages.

Caymus Winemaker's Dinner

During this intimate dining event, a five-course dinner is paired with wines from Chuck Wagner's Napa Valley winery, Caymus Vineyards. This recently launched experience for just 12 guests is offered two to three times per sailing.

Silverado Winemaker's Dinner

A collaboration with winemaker Jon Emmerich of Silverado Vineyards, this dinner pairs five courses (not including a palate cleanser) with the Napa Valley winery's sauvignon blanc and cabernet sauvignon.

Available on: Discovery, Enchanted, Majestic, Regal, Royal, Sky Princess

Princess cruise dining FAQ

Is food on Princess Cruises included?

Sit-down meals in the main dining room, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, are always included on a Princess cruise, and the menu varies somewhat daily. Also included is a buffet, either called World Fresh Marketplace or Horizon Court, depending on the ship, as well as fast casual and grab-and-go spots on board that serve pizza, tacos, burgers, pastries and ice cream.

Specialty restaurants including Crown Grill, Princess's steak and seafood house, and Sabatini's, the signature Italian restaurant, require a surcharge that's priced at a flat rate per adult or child; some menu items also require an additional surcharge no matter the age of the guest.

Related: The ultimate guide to Princess Cruises ships and itineraries

Are drinks included on Princess cruise ships?

Select beverages are always included: iced tea, hot tea, brewed coffee, hot chocolate, milk, fruit juice, lemonade and tap water. Everything else, including soft drinks, wine, beer, cocktails, spirits and specialty coffees, must either be purchased a la carte or through one of the cruise line's beverage packages .

Do I need reservations?

Reservations are encouraged for the main dining room and the specialty restaurants, and it's best to make them as early as possible ; walk-in parties will be accommodated on a space-available basis. Guests can make reservations via the Princess MedallionClass app or at guest services once you're on board. If you wish to eat at the same time every night, you can do so by reserving your tables in advance.

Platinum and Elite Captain's Circle members have early access to reservations. Passengers booked in a Full Suite or Reserve Collection Mini-Suite don't need to make dining reservations as they will always be accommodated; they also have access to a dedicated space in the main dining room with expedited seating and an expanded menu.

Does Princess Cruises have an evening dress code?

"Smart casual" attire will be appropriate for the main dining room, buffet and fast-casual restaurants. You might want to pack something dressier for the specialty restaurants or one of the more upscale dining experiences like Chef's Table, 360 or a winemaker dinner.

On sailings that are five nights or longer, there will be one or more formal nights, which do require adhering to a dress code in the dining venues . Cocktail dresses, evening gowns or dressy pantsuits are appropriate for women, while dark suits, tuxedos or dinner jackets and slacks are required for men , along with dressy footwear. If you don't want to dress up or forgot appropriate attire, you're welcome to dine at the buffet or any of the other casual dining options on board during formal night.

Is there assigned seating in the main dining room?

There is currently no assigned seating at any dining venues on board Princess ships; however, that is changing for cruises departing on or after September 14. For those sailings, guests can choose between traditional seating (with assigned dining times, tables, tablemates and waiters in the main dining room) or flexible seating. Within flexible seating, passengers can either make reservations to dine at a specific time on any given night or walk in when they're hungry to access the first available table.

Until September, Princess will not offer assigned seating, and guests can choose to make reservations or not for the main dining room. If you are a solo diner or part of a couple or small group, your host might ask if you would like to sit with another party of a similar size in the main dining room; the choice is up to you.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

You can use the Cruise Personalizer to indicate your dietary preferences, including requests for low-sodium, low-fat, low-sugar and vegetarian diets. Kosher meals and baby food are available with advanced written requests. If you have allergies or medical needs related to food, you must inform Princess in writing — check the line's website for more details. Princess Cruises also recently introduced a series of vegan menus for dinner in the main dining room, including starters, soups, salads, pastas and main dishes.

Where can I get snacks on board?

You'll find lots of spots to grab a quick bite, dessert or coffee, including Coffee & Cones, Patisserie, Swirls Ice Cream Bar, The Pastry Shop, International Cafe and Gelateria — options vary depending on the ship. Food at these venues is included, but there is a charge for specialty coffees and teas unless you have a beverage package.

Is room service included on Princess Cruises?

Guests can use the designated button on their cabin's phone to order room service 24 hours a day; each order incurs a $5 delivery fee, which is waived for those with Princess Plus or Princess Premier status.

You can also use the OceanNow feature in the Princess Medallion Class app to order food to be delivered to your cabin or anywhere else on the ship, like the pool deck. This feature is included with Princess Plus and Princess Premium; otherwise, there is a one-time access fee of $14.99 per person per voyage and a $5 delivery fee per order. Food and beverage surcharges may apply for some items ordered via room service.

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Princess Cruises Dining Room Menus (with food photos)

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Are you going on a Princess Cruise? If so, you know that one of the best parts of cruising is the cruise food.

We’ve recently disembarked from a great cruise on the Regal Princess , and I thought I’d share the main dining room menus (main dishes, appetizers and desserts) with you. While the order of the nightly menus may be different, it’s likely that you’ll see these menus and food choices on your upcoming Princess Cruise.

I’ve included photos of the dishes we ordered as well, just to whet your appetite.

If you’re cruising with Princess, here is a Princess Cruises packing list that you can use:  Princess Cruises Packing List 2022

Princess Main Dining Room – Things to Know

Dine my way.

Cruising in 2022 has changed, and this includes the main dining room experience on Princess Cruises . While in the past Princess had “traditional dining” and “Anytime Dining”, this has been replaced with “Dine My Way”.

You can now reserve your dining times in advance on the Medallion Class app as you get ready for your cruise. Please note, if you’re in Club Class , you don’t need to make a reservation.

In our experience, you could also just show up at the main dining room (in our case Concerto) and be seated without an advanced reservation as well, although there could be a wait time.

Princess Favorites

In addition to nightly menu options, there are Princess Favorites that are always available. We did see some changes from past Princess Favorites. One classic that remains is the famous Fettuccine Alfredo.

Order as Much as You Want

If you are interested in more than one appetizer, or want to try 2 main dishes, go for it! In our experience, the waiters were very accommodating and would even offer to add a lobster tail to our steak dinner one night when we were undecided between 2 delicious options.

Have more tips to share? Please leave a comment or let me know about a recent experience in the comments below this post.

Princess Cruises Main Dining Room Menus

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Final Thoughts on Princess Cruises Menus

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NEW Princess “Casual Dining” Menus

by Prof. Cruise · Published August 3, 2023 · Updated August 3, 2023

Introduction

In July 2023, Princess announced some major (and overwhelmingly unpopular, if the barrage of angry messages I’ve received via my website and social media channels is any indication) changes to the fleet’s dining options as well as to what’s included in “Princess Standard,” “Princess Plus,” and “Princess Premier.” You can read more detail about all the changes HERE . For this post, let’s talk specifically about the new “casual dining” concept on Princess and take a look at the new menus and pricing options.

What is “Casual Dining” on Princess?

Beginning on a rolling basis on August 2, 2023, guests with “Princess Plus” and “Princess Premier” packages will have new prix fixe casual meal options in their ship’s casual dining restaurants included for no extra charge. Those with “Plus” will receive two included “casual dining” meals per sailing and those with “Premier” will receive unlimited “casual dining” meals. Those guests with “Princess Standard” will pay $14.99 for the prix fixe “casual dining” meals or à la carte prices. “Plus” guests will also pay $14.99 or à la carte prices after their first two meals. Restaurants serving the new “casual dining” meals include: Alfredo’s, GiGi’s, Kai Sushi, Ocean Terrace, O’Malleys, Planks, Salty Dog Pub, Steamers, and Vines.

Alfredo’s and GiGi’s pizza restaurants are no longer included at no extra charge for “Princess Standard” guests

One of the most upsetting changes for many who normally book “Princess Standard” is that Princess’s wildly popular sit-down pizza restaurants (called “Alfredo’s” on some ships and “Gigi’s” on others) will no longer be included at no extra charge. “Princess Plus” guests will also pay to eat at Alfredo’s/Gigi’s after their first two included “causal dining” meals.

What dining options remain complimentary for all guests on Princess?

All guests, regardless of package purchased, can still dine at the buffet, International Cafe, poolside pizza stand and grill, and main dining rooms at no extra cost (with the exception of some “upcharge” items).

Princess’s New Casual Dining Menus

Here are the new casual dining menus. I have noted which specific ships these menus will be available on and what’s included in the $14.99 “prix fixe” option (complimentary for “Plus” guests for their first two “casual dining” meals and always complimentary for “Premier” guests). Kids under 12 can order from the casual dining menus for 50% off.

INDEX (jump to):

Alfredo’s menu Alfredo’s reduced menu GiGi’s menu Kai Sushi’s menu Ocean Terrace menu O’Malley’s menu Planks menu Salty Dog Gastropub menu Steamers menu Vines

Alfredo’s new “casual dining” prix fixe and à la carte menu

Alfredo’s is available on the Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Royal Princess, Sky Princess, Star Princess, and Sun Princess . The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first two “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one appetizer, one pizza or pasta, and one dessert.

Alfredo’s reduced “casual dining” prix fixe and à la carte menu

This reduced Alfredo’s menu is available on the following ships: Coral Princess, Grand Princess, Island Princess and Sapphire Princess . On the Coral Princess and Island Princess, it’s only offered for lunch on sea days in Sabatini’s. The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first two “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one appetizer, one pizza, and one dessert.

GiGi’s new “casual dining” prix fixe and à la carte menu

GiGi’s is available on the Discovery Princess and Enchanted Princess . The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first two “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one appetizer, one pizza or pasta, and one dessert.

Kai Sushi’s new “casual dining” prix fixe and à la carte menu

Kai Sushi is available on the Diamond Princess, Star Princess, and Sun Princess . The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first two “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one appetizer, one nigiri sushi, one sashimi, one maki roll, and one dessert.

O’Malley’s new “casual dining” prix fixe and à la carte menu

O’Malley’s is available on the Enchanted Princess, Star Princess, and Sun Princess . The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first two “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one Starter, one Main, and one After.

Ocean Terrace’s new “casual dining” prix fixe and à la carte menu

Ocean Terrace is available on the Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess, Regal Princess, Royal Princess, and Sky Princess . The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first two “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one appetizer, one nigiri or sashimi, and two maki rolls. *Ocean Terrace is also on the Majestic Princess, but does not serve food.

Planks new “casual dining” prix fixe and à la carte menu

Planks is available on the Caribbean Princess and Emerald Princess . The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first two “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one starter, one Plank, and one dessert.

Salty Dog Gastropub’s new “casual dining” prix fixe and à la carte menu

Salty Dog Gastropub is available on the Crown Princess, Discovery Princess, Emerald Princess, and Ruby Princess . The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first two “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes two Salty Dog Plates and one dessert.

Steamers new “casual dining” prix fixe and à la carte menu

Steamers is available on the Caribbean Princess and Emerald Princess . The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first two “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one starter, one Steamer or Seafood Platter, and one Dessert.

Vines new “casual dining” prix fixe and à la carte menu

Vines is available on the Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Sapphire Princess, and Sky Princess . The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first two “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one Crudités, one Charcuterie Board, and one Chocolate Truffes.

And with that…

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The only thing I’m mad about it the sapphire having a limited Alfredo menu! Like why?? The one pizza I wanted is excluded.

Interesting just how Princess, and other cruises companies mention how special their guests are to them, well that’s a total load of rubbish! Their PR and their various company departments have ensured that most guests come off the worst. Like Princess, most other cruise companies are rapidly turning cruising into an Elitist form of travel as they are producing the “haves and have nots” type of guest.

What, you just expect everything for free. How selfish. They are in the business of making money while providing excellent service. I have sailed with many companies and Princess is my favorite. Always the nicest employees around. Damn, suck it up or just sail basic.

I loved having a sit down pizza at Alfredo’s on Sky Princess but as a Standard passenger, that is no longer free. Not sure I will pay $12 for one given that I can go get multiple slices by the pool for free!

I agree with regard to the price. But for me, the Lido deck pizza doesn’t even come remotely close to Alfredo’s pizza!

Places like Salty Dog and Steamers were closed on Enchanted Princess just a few weeks ago. When these new prices and options go into effect in a few weeks, will they reopen?

Not real impressed with the offerings. Not into sushi, Streamers doesn’t do much for me, Planks, might give it a try, (will be interesting since Planks & Streamers are both at back of buffet on how they divide it, hope they have a lot more servers to over these areas as Caribbean was short staffed in July), Gastro Pub ate in there maybe a year ago & very tasty, was not impressed on the Royal when we ate at Alfredo’s, better at Slices. Just another come on, as elite, we’ve lost free wi-fi, the nice little amenities we used to get in our cabin, nobody gets chocolate on their pillow at night, selectional for our mini bar set-up is limited on type of liquor available. Since Covid we have done the + package on 6 cruises however, I have yet to have a specialty dessert, go to a fitness class or even come close to 15 drinks a day. I liked the speciality coffees (all other coffee is terrible, even the MDR), bottled water, wine if they had the one I liked. One time they have it next time they don’t. Now without a package you pay to ship your medallion, pay to activate Ocean Now(good luck, I always have a problem with it so just get up & go get what I want) & pay for room service. Used it twice in July because hubby was sick. Wish I knew policy, if I tip my cabin steward in cash, does he have to share? If I have a good waiter in MDR will tip him or her at end of cruise. Enough said!

Can you explain what you get with the old Plus package (before 3rd Aug) We paid for that one when we booked last year but now we aren’t sure what we can have

Sorry but I have had an email today from princess. We have been booked on the original plus package for ages and if we want the new extras on the new plus package we have to pay the £10 a day difference from 40 to 50 a day. For our 12 day cruise that’s another £240 to find if we want the 2 pizza meals fitness classes room service and other new extras. Con!!!

+ beverage package, 2 premium desserts per day, medallionnet 1-Device Wifi, crew appreciation, 2 fitness classes. It already included Ocean Now delivery service, didn’t pay for room service & my understanding anybody can have green lane embarkation if you have your medallion & have completed all info. We’ve been basically that since we went back to cruising. To me it seems they just added 2casual dining. Hope this answers your question.

You have to pay the difference between the old and new plus package else you stick with the original benefits, Wi-Fi, tips & std drinks.

I don’t like to be “nickel and dimed”. For goodness sake, Princess, just raise your prices and give us the choices. I continue to see Crown Grill and Sabatini as legitimate add-ones but for heaven sake cut out the so-called ‘casual dining’ fees.

Many, many, MANY people agree with you!

I’m one of them! I’d rather just pay up front an extra $50/pp and have stuff like pizza be free.

Hi: John Padgett, President Princess maybe a great I.T. guy but it is obvious he has no experience in the “hospitality” business! The “casual” dining changes are just a thorn in the side of frequent, loyal guests ,who hate this nickel and dime experiment in how to piss off good customers. I was Corp. V.P. in perhaps the worlds best know hotel company and one rule is never change the terms of a booking after it has been paid for and never do anything that might upset the loyal frequent guest, they are your bread and butter. So by making this simple change he has managed to break both rules, time to get somebody at the top who really understands the hospitality business before we all cancel.

You don’t get everything for free in life. Pay for the plus package, get most drinks free, free WI FI, and the new charges in the semi specialist restaurants, etc. Otherwise pay a standard fare and choose how to spend what you save, on what you want. We hear daily that food prices have gone up dramatically, Princess are not immune from those rises. Try eating out in a decent restaurant near home, I think you will find it a lot cheaper and probably much better quality on your cruise.

Thanks for the information. I am a Princess Elite cruiser. I was unable to find information about the casual restaurants on the website. I agree with the other comments. Standard, Plus and Premier seem like a way to nickel and dime customers. Disturbed that room service is no longer complimentary. In any event, now that I see what is included on the casual dining menus, I think I will stick with standard and pay if I decide to go to one of the casual restaurants. Thanks again for the information. I really appreciate it.

Does not feel like I’m on a cruise. More like in my Atlanta area neighborhood. Not a vacation. My first Princess cruise in 20 years is coming up. Could be my last with all this petty upcharges.

Stop the whining. There are still plenty of places where you can have free “casual dining”. Intl. Cafe, Buffet, Grill and pizza by the pool etc. and of course the MDR’s. What’s all the fuss about Alfredo’s? The pizza was never that great there anyway – its basically junk food. if you really want pizza go up to the pool deck and grab a slice for free. Get the plus fare – it includes so much now and you only need to have 3 or 4 alcoholic drinks per day to break even based the cost of the individual included items. if you want to be nickel and dimed, go for the Standard fare and pay as you go for all the extras you want – you’ll probably end up paying more than the plus fare when all is said and done!

Thank you Prof. Cruise for putting together this excellent information. It brings a lot of clarity to a topic that so many people get really confused about.

Thank you for this menu compilation. This is the most comprehensive listing of menus that I have found on the web and it really really helps!

Two casual dining meals “per sailing?” Regardless of whether the cruise is a week, two weeks, or a month? This is a serious question as we’re looking at a month-long cruise. I can’t find anything on the Princess website or press releases that says anything other than two per cruise.

My 61st cruise is coming up (18th Princess) and your list is good to know because things are changing ever so often. As of the past 3 years I have often wondered how the cruise lines can afford the price of meat and food and still maintain the quality and quantity. I would rather have everything paid for before I go and not have to ruin my cruise watching the daily accounting of my bill. It is much more relaxing that way. It is getting a little crazy with the three catagories and what is attached to each one. On my last cruise the deluxe dessert was suppose to be included in my plus fare, but no one on the ship realized it and we never got the special dessert (no big miss). I will still go to Alfredo’s because the pizza is better because you can order it the way you want it.

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Given name Sarah, but also answers to Prof. Cruise. Retired after 10 years as a college professor to focus full-time on her primary research interest: travel. With a concentration in cruising.  Home port: Seattle.  Mom of a shaggy-haired dog and a shaggy-haired human.  Lover of books and dessert.  Fancies herself a bit of a comedian – you’ve been warned.

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