Dazzle the Senses
By Miranda Noelle Plume
Dazzle the Senses
By Miranda Noelle Plume
Princess Cruises effortlessly curates a dining journey worth writing home about.
Some people cruise for the adventure; some people cruise to relax; and some cruise for the top-notch cuisine. If you find yourself firmly in the latter category of cruisers, you’re in luck. Princess Cruises has perfected the art of onboard dining with its variety of specialty and experiential restaurants, onboard sommeliers to introduce you to that perfect glass of wine, and chefs who’ve honed and sharpened their skills over decades. All that’s asked of you is to bring your appetite, and let Princess do the rest.
The Importance of Eating Well
Virginia Woolf famously said, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well,” and it’s a sentiment that Princess Cruises wholeheartedly espouses. Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and that’s precisely why Princess is proud to offer guests a world of flavors created by some of the most gifted and imaginative chefs working today.
The immersive culinary experiences onboard Princess transport you to the very countries of origin that birthed these cuisines. Love Italian food? The craftsmanship of every dish at Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria will enrapture you. Fancy yourself a steak expert? The aged cuts at Crown Grill are exquisitely prepared and complemented by a curated selection of gourmet salts. And that’s just the beginning. Whatever your palate is craving, it awaits your pleasure onboard Princess Cruises.
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”
Yes, Chef!
Princess takes great pride in the culinary geniuses that create the menus cruisers come back for again and again. Chefs like Rudi Sodamin, Head of Culinary Arts, and Makoto Okuwa, master of Edomae-style sushi, are wizards at conjuring up the most audaciously creative and soul-satisfying dishes you’ll rave about long after the last bite.
“Expect an innovative selection of dishes like wild asparagus soup with olive oil pearls and sweet peas and filet mignon.“
Don’t end your cruise without experiencing the culinary journey of a lifetime at Chef’s Table. This intimate gathering of 10 to 12 guests in the Main Dining Room is hosted by the ship’s executive chef, features an exclusive menu unavailable anywhere else on board, and offers a fine wine list that pairs perfectly with each course. Expect an innovative selection of dishes like wild asparagus soup with olive oil pearls and sweet peas and filet mignon featuring a baby root vegetable tarte tatin.
Exceptional service is naturally par for the course, and vibrant conversation with your tablemates only enhances the experience. Can we get a hearty “yes, chef”?
We’ll Cheers to That
Wine lovers, please come to the front. You will be delighted to know that Princess Cruises was the proud recipient of the 2025 Award of Excellence for all 16 ships in its fleet, the only cruise line to achieve this honor. This annual award from Wine Spectator magazine recognizes restaurants that offer intentionally curated wines paired with exceptional cuisine for a harmonious dining experience. Onboard sommeliers curate wine lists from a wine program that includes more than 250 labels from the most renowned wine regions, including France, Argentina, and New Zealand, features emerging producers that harvest organic, vegan, and sustainable wines, and celebrates women winemakers with their own dedicated section.
Oh, but there’s more. Wine enthusiasts are invited to partake in a dining experience designed specifically for them, in partnership with Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards. A divine six-course menu accompanied by legendary pairings from Caymus Vineyards is quite the culinary adventure, with dishes like prime beef tenderloin served with a Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated wines). Sailing the ocean on your way to wish-list destinations with the finest food and wine there to elevate the journey? It doesn’t get much better than that.
“Onboard sommeliers curate wine lists from a wine program that includes more than 250 labels from the most renowned wine regions.”
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