Foodies At Sea: The Best Menu Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Offers

Is Food Included On Royal Caribbean Cruises?

With Royal Caribbean, food from select complimentary restaurants is included in your cruise costs. With cruise dining available at venues such as the main dining room and the Windjammer Café, you’ll stay sated and fueled for activities:

• The main dining room has multi-course meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There’s a different menu every night to keep you excited and your taste buds dancing. 
• The Windjammer Café is a self-serve buffet where you can sit down for a casual snack or grab a quick bite to eat with global and American options, including a noodle bar.

Explore Specialty And Paid Dining Options On Royal Caribbean Cruises

Paid dining options on Royal Caribbean cruises include multiple courses, expert chefs and specially curated menu options.

Picture five courses served in an intimate setting with private white tablecloth service at the Chef’s Table. Hosted by an executive chef, each course is paired with a wine chosen by the sommelier. The menu has included:

Spoiled For Choice: Delicious Dining Packages Available On Royal Caribbean Cruises

When stepping out for casual dining or specialty dining, the Royal Caribbean dining packages give you access to either a 3-restaurant dining package or the unlimited dining package. If you’re a foodie and enjoy a larger variety, a dining package saves you money by giving you access to specialty restaurants at a discount.  

The 3-restaurant dining package allows you to dine out at a specialty restaurant on three different nights. You can choose three different restaurants or the same venue three times if you’ve found your “it” spot. The unlimited dining package allows you to sample several specialty restaurants every night and for lunch on sea days. After booking your voyage, visit your MyCruise Portal to choose your dining package and make reservations.  

Gratuity is already included in the purchase of your Royal Caribbean dining package. If you choose a promotion that includes “cruise cash,” specialty restaurants are a great way to make sure you spend every dollar loaded onto your SeaPass card. Explore top ways to use onboard credit, because if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.

Foodie Faqs: Royal Caribbean Dining Packages And More

Are Meals Included on Cruises?

Cruises generally include certain meals and restaurants. On Royal Caribbean cruises, the cost includes some complimentary meals and restaurants. For example, you can eat at the main dining room or the Windjammer Café onboard every ship. You’ll also find complimentary dining options that vary between ships — or you can choose a paid dining package for even more culinary delights

What Are The Best Royal Caribbean Beverage Packages?

Royal Caribbean beverage packages include three main options:

• Classic Soda Package: Become a mixologist and choose from 100 sodas and flavors to make your own unique drink. You’ll receive a Coca-Cola® souvenir cup for your unlimited fountain soda and refills.
• Refreshment Package: In addition to the Classic Soda Package, enjoy premium coffees and teas, fresh-squeezed juices, bottled still and sparkling water, mocktails and milkshakes at Johnny Rockets®.
• Deluxe Beverage Package: Add unlimited alcoholic beverages, with a 40% discount on select bottled wine. Your deluxe package includes cocktails, spirits, liqueurs, beer and wine by the glass. Keep in mind that multiple drinks cannot be ordered at the same time with the deluxe package. Only one beverage per guest is served.

Can I Bring Personal Food and Drink On Board

Before your vacation, it’s a great idea to check what is included in a cruise, so you have the best time. You can bring non-perishable, prepackaged food in limited quantities. Milk and distilled water are permitted for infants, medical or dietary use. 

For each consecutive sailing, all guests who are of drinking age may bring one sealed 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne. Beer, hard liquor, boxed wine and other containers aren’t allowed and will be seized when boarding and will not be returned. When consuming your wine or champagne in public areas, you’ll pay a $15 corkage fee per bottle.