Dining on board a cruise ship is one of the most enjoyable parts of the voyage. It provides an opportunity to socialize, make new friends and sample different cuisines. Dining is sure to become one of your favorite parts!
Cruise ships of today have developed from traditional lines to floating cities offering an array of restaurants and cuisines. Many have joined forces with celebrity chefs, renowned food magazines, and esteemed cooking schools to provide guests with access to top-tier culinary experiences.
Regent Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has earned a well-earned reputation as one of the finest luxury cruise lines on the water. Renowned for their unsurpassed service, they provide an experience unlike any other – with only 750 guests and the highest crew-to-guest ratio at sea.
The line offers an array of dining experiences, from Pool Grill to Pacific Rim’s Asian delicacies. For something extra special, why not try your hand at cooking in the Culinary Arts Kitchen?
Onboard the ship, all restaurants offer open seating so that you can dine with whomever you please and whenever. In some of the alternative dining establishments, you may request a specific table for two or a larger one to share with some newfound friends.
All meals are six-star, featuring daily fresh produce and high-quality wine to accompany them. Plus, there’s a juice bar on deck where you can order anything from an exotic concoction of freshly cut fruits and vegetables to a vitamin-rich smoothie.
Oceania Marina
Oceania Cruises is one of the world’s most sought-after lines, renowned for its culinary experiences and use only premium ingredients. Recently, they introduced an expanded menu, taste sensations and new dining experiences on each of their ships.
Marina boasts an array of restaurants to suit any palate, including Jacques (created by French chef Jacques Pepin), Asian-inspired Red Ginger and classic steakhouse Polo Grill. Plus, for an additional fee, guests can enjoy two extra special dinners: La Reserve by Wine Spectator and Privee – the line’s most luxurious private dining experience.
In a world that often relies on flashy attractions to draw passengers, Marina stands out with its understated sophistication. The ship’s decor features marble and gold as well as an exclusive Lalique staircase designed specifically for it by American furniture icon Dakota Jackson. Other interior touches, like the baby-grand piano in Martinis, were sourced from other luxury destinations around the world.
Holland America Line’s Koningsdam
Holland America Line’s inaugural Pinnacle class ship, Koningsdam, redefines dining and entertainment with her fluid lines and light-filled spaces that seamlessly combine 21st century sophistication with nautical tradition for an exquisite design that draws inspiration from music.
The Dining Room, the primary dining venue onboard HAL ships, was designed by renowned hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany who is widely credited with elevating their interior designs.
Guests on board can also experience other cutting-edge venues, such as BLEND – the wine lounge which has been tailored to appeal to both novice and expert wine connoisseurs alike.
Music buffs will appreciate the groundbreaking Music Walk venues – Lincoln Center Stage, Rolling Stone Rock Room and B.B. King’s Blues Club – as well as BBC Earth in Concert on the World Stage featuring stunning wildlife footage and award-winning soundtracks performed live.
Active passengers on board have plenty of ways to stay fit, such as the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, yoga classes and more. Plus, the Culinary Arts Center offers hands-on classes for guests of all ages.
Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas is one of their newest and most innovative ships, offering guests a variety of dining experiences to make your cruise trip truly special. From Chef’s Table for an exciting culinary tour de cuisine to Solarium Bistro for an indulgent breakfast buffet, Quantum has everything you need for an enjoyable vacation on board.
Royal Caribbean’s Quantum class ships boast a number of amenities that are unique to them, such as ice skating, surf simulator, skydiving and more. While some are exclusive to these ships, others can be found across all their fleet.
Other noteworthy features include the North Star observation capsule that rises 300 feet above sea level and Seaplex indoor sports facility with roller skating, basketball, bumper cars and circus school. You can also experience surfing with FlowRider surf simulator by iFly or skydiving using Ripcord by iFly’s skydiving simulator.