Specialty dining on premium cruise line, Princess Cruises, is well, special. You also have your choice of anything from the main dining room to Princess’ Ultimate Balcony dining.
Let’s go over all of your dining options and let you know which venues have a cover charge, or as Princess says, a ‘nominal fee.’
There are dining options to match any mood, whether it’s pasta – served with freshly prepared sauces- or grilled halibut, complimented by a chilled glass of chardonnay. Even if you have a hankering for pizza, there’s plenty right by the pool. I do believe my son left enough for the rest of you!
Whatever your craving is, Princess is sure to have it!
In the Main Dining Room, Princess offers two types of seating–traditional and anytime.
Traditional dining is the classic cruise experience, allowing you to dine at set times (early or late; 5:30pm or 8:15pm) with the same server and table-mates each evening.
Anytime dining offers a more flexible dining option. It is similar to your traditional restaurant seating at home. This is just what it says, allowing you to dine with whomever you’d like at anytime between 5:30pm and 10:00pm. You will have the same menu, dining ambiance and service as would with the traditional dining. You will not, however, have the same server–although if you find you prefer a particular server, you may always request them for the next evening!
There are also several Specialty Dining options onboard Princess ships. Specialty dining on Princess is truly a treat. The crew is the best on the ship, specially trained for offering different dishes. What really distinguishes the specialty restaurants from other dining venues is that each item is cooked a la minute for the guest that ordered that item. As a result, it receives more individualized attention and arrives at the table promptly after it is prepared.
Sabatini’s – Italian cuisine and premium seafood, this casual atmosphere includes extensive personal attention from the wait staff that you will leave feeling like you were in an Italian ristorante. Sabatini’s can be a romantic dinner for two or a grand celebration. A multi-course dinner, featuring only the freshest seasonal ingredients. A nominal fee of$20 per person will apply.
Crown Grill – A classic steakhouse offering a warm and personal setting where the chefs make dining in the showplace environment something to talk about. The open, theather-style kitchen where chefs custom-prepare fresh seafood and cook to order steaks is truly and experience you will not forget. A nominal fee of $25 per person will apply.
Sterling Steakhouse – The sophistication of this restaurant features premium, cook to order aged beef. You will enjoy the unique option of choosing your cut from a presentation tray and watching the chef cook the selection. A nominal fee of $20 per person will apply.
Bayou Café & Steakhouse – Live music welcomes you into this New Orleans–style restaurant…a first of its kind at sea. You will enjoy the traditional Cajun and Creole –influenced dishes, just like you would if you were in the “Big Easy”. A nominal fee of $20 per person will apply.
Ultimate Balcony Dining – Enjoy an intimate, romantic dining experience with the breathtaking views on your stateroom balcony. This features fresh flowers, champagne and a deluxe four-course menu featuring delicate sweet lobster or a juicy steak. A dinner for two, $100.00.
So, as you can see, there are many options on board a Princess cruise for your dining pleasure–you will not go hungry!
NOTE: Dining options vary by ship. Once onboard, you may switch from Traditional Dining to Anytime Dining (subject to availability) with 24 hours notice to the Maître d’hôtel. Actual meal times are subject to change based on itinerary and season. Specialty Dining and Casual Dining venues vary by ship and charges may apply. Ultimate Balcony Dining available in select staterooms.
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