You’re going to need some serious energy food for all the activities and excursions on a Royal Caribbean cruise. And whether you’re hungering for a quick snack or an elegant dinner, we’ve got you covered!
Dining options vary from ship to ship, but here’s an idea of what you’ll find:
Meals from many onboard venues, such as the Main Dining Room and Windjammer Café, are included in the price of your cruise. There is a service charge per person to dine at the Portofino Restaurant, Chops Grille and Johnny Rockets. Prices are subject to change.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Can I make my Specialty Restaurant reservation online?” css_class=”rcfh-toggler” opened=”closed”] Yes, you can typically make reservations online up to 4 days before your cruise begins by going to www.royalcaribbean.com/specialtyrestaurants. Once you log in to make your reservation, we will be able to tell you the exact cut-off date for your sailing. If you are within the cut-off time, you will need to make your reservations onboard.We make every effort to accommodate our guests’ dietary requirements whenever possible. We can accommodate dietary needs such as:
Food allergies, Gluten-free, Kosher, Low-fat, and Low-sodium.
Vegetarian Meals (including Indian-style vegetarian) are available on all menus in the Dining Room and Windjammer Cafe every day. Guests do not need to make a special request for these meals.
Lactose-free/soy milk, Ensure, and kosher meals are available no extra charge. All you have to do is notify us at least 45 days prior to sailing (90 days for European/South American Itineraries).
Kosher for Passover meal requests MUST be received 90 days in advance in order to be accommodated.
Contact your travel agent or Certified Vacation Planner and request that the remark be noted in your reservation details. If you made your reservation online at royalcaribbean.com you may add your request to the “update personal information.” section. You may also send an e-mail request to [email protected]; please include in the e-mail the guests’ names, booking number, ship name and sail date. E-mails will receive an automated response. We kindly ask that guests do not call Royal Caribbean International suppliers with specific questions.
Special meal requests that are received less than 45 days of sailing (90 days for European/South American itineraries) are dependent on the ship’s product availability. We will try to accommodate to the best of our ability.
Please note: Baby food is available via our Gifts and Gear page via our Babies To Go program and infant formula is not provided on board.
Guests may not bring on board any food items other than baby food and/or dry, nonperishable snack items (cookies, crackers, chips, energy bars, etc).
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Is there a charge for sushi onboard?” css_class=”rcfh-toggler” opened=”closed”] There is no charge for sushi, except at the Jade specialty restaurant and the Izumi specialty restaurant.We offer Birthday, Anniversary and Special Occasion Cakes fleet-wide for a nominal fee.
There are two types of cakes available: chocolate sponge cake with chocolate butter cream or vanilla sponge cake with vanilla butter cream, both are decorated with flowers on the left side of the cake. These cakes are 6″ round and serve 2-10 people. The name (or names) will be written on the cake with a candle placed on top. A minimum of 6 hours advance notice is required. All cakes that are ordered by 12 noon will be served that evening in the main dining room.
The cake will be charged to your Seapass® card or credit card upon request at time of ordering the cake onboard the ship.
If you don’t want to purchase a whole cake, just tell your Main Dining Room waiter about the special occasion and who it’s for. Our waiters will sing a birthday / anniversary song – with a slice of cake (based on the daily cake offerings for that evening) and a candle prior to serving you the dinner dessert, free of charge.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Can I bring liquor or non-alcoholic beverages (from home or from a port) onboard?” css_class=”rcfh-toggler” opened=”closed”]Guests are not allowed to bring beer, hard liquor, fortified wines or non-alcoholic beverages onboard for consumption or any other use on boarding day or while in port. Alcoholic beverages seized on boarding day will not be returned.
Guests wishing to bring personal wine and champagne onboard may do so only on boarding day, limited to two (2) 750 ml bottles per stateroom. Additional bottles of wine beyond two (2) bottles that are brought onboard or any alcoholic beverages purchased in ports of call or from Shops On Board will be stored by the ship and delivered to your stateroom on the last day of the sailing.
Security may inspect containers (water bottles, soda bottles, mouthwash, luggage etc.) and will dispose of containers holding alcohol. Guests who violate any alcohol policies, (over consume, provide alcohol to people under age 21, demonstrate irresponsible behavior, or attempt to conceal alcoholic items at security and or luggage check points or any other time), may be disembarked or not allowed to board, at their own expense, in accordance with our Guest Conduct Policy. Guests who are under the permitted drinking age will not have alcohol returned to them.
Note: All guests must comply with TSA guidelines for transporting liquids.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Is the water on the ship safe to drink?” css_class=”rcfh-toggler” opened=”closed”] Yes. All drinking water is either distilled from seawater or loaded onboard while the ship is in port. Royal Caribbean adheres to Vessel Sanitation Program standards published by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS). The USPHS conducts inspections of the ship, both during its construction and throughout the year, to ensure compliance.Mystery Dinner Theater
Are children allowed to make reservations for the Mystery Dinner Theater?
Reservations may be booked online or onboard at the restaurant. Reservations are based on availability. Children younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Kids ages 6-12 now dine at our specialty restaurants for only $8, and kids 5 and under eat free! Little sailors get their very own menu – a round-up of kid-friendly favorites from the “grownups” menu.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”What is the refund/cancellation policy for Specialty Restaurants?” css_class=”rcfh-toggler” opened=”closed”]Guest Cancellation Policy – Specialty Restaurants
Cancellations made at least 4 days prior to boarding will be refunded in full to the credit card used for payment. Within 4 days of boarding, cancellations must be made on board after departure and will be credited to your shipboard account. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be charged a minimum of $10 USD.
Guest Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made at least 4 days prior to boarding will be refunded in full to the credit card used for payment. Within 4 days of boarding, cancellations must be made on board after departure and will be credited to your shipboard account. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be charged a minimum of $10 USD.
Event Cancellation Policy
In the unlikely event that we are unable to perform the Mystery Dinner Theater or offer the Portofino Wine Dinner Series, guests will be contacted with the option to dine at Portofino Restaurant or receive a full refund.
Dress Suggestion
We suggest smart casual attire:
Smart Casual: Ladies: Skirt or pants (no holes, rips or tears) with a blouse. Gentlemen: Pants (no holes, rips or tears) with a collared shirt.
Formal: Ladies: Cocktail dress or pantsuit. Gentlemen: Suit (black tie is optional)
Note: Swimsuits, robes, bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps and pool wear are not allowed in the main restaurants or specialty restaurants. T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops are acceptable for lunch.
Note: Smart Casual is allowed on Boarding Day at The Grande Restaurant (should only be included where we are speaking about The Grande)
Event begins at 7:30 p.m.
Hours may vary according to the ship and itinerary
Orders may be modified up to four days before the sail date either online or by calling (800) 398-9819.
Once onboard, the guest may cancel or change their package for onboard credit. However, any consumed items will be charged.
The fountain soda package entitles you to unlimited refills at any of our bars or lounges, Windjammer Café, Main Dining Room and our private destinations. A complimentary Coca-Cola® souvenir cup is included as part of every fountain soda package. The cost of a fountain soda package is determined by the length of your stay, with an average daily cost of $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children* plus gratuity. (*Child prices available for kids under 18.) The fountain soda package is sold for the entire length of the cruise vacation only. Only fountain soda is offered with the soda packages. The mini bar sodas are not included in the package and carry a separate charge.
Enjoy savings off the onboard price by pre-purchasing online.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”How am I identified as having purchased the Fountain Soda package?” css_class=”rcfh-toggler” opened=”closed”] A complimentary Coca-Cola® souvenir cup will be delivered to your stateroom. Upon embarkation, an icon will be placed on your SeaPass® Card which indicates your participation in the unlimited fountain soda package.The minimum age to consume alcohol on Royal Caribbean International ships on sailings originating in Europe, Asia, Australia and South America is eighteen (18).
The minimum age to consume alcohol on Royal Caribbean International ships on sailings originating in North America remains at twenty-one (21). Any sailing that includes a US port the minimum drinking age is 21, even when orginating in Europe, Asia, Australia and South America. The minimum age to consume alcohol at all private destinations remains twenty-one (21) without regard to where the sailing originated. The Company retains the right, on rare occasions, to raise the minimum age of alcohol consumption on any sailing when local laws require or permit such a modification.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”What type of food is served in Giovanni’s Table?” css_class=”rcfh-toggler” opened=”closed”] Inspired by the classic dishes of the Tuscan countryside, Giovanni’s Table brings aboard a new family-style dining experience, with rustic Italian dishes made to be shared. Enjoy all the traditional flavors – focaccia and fresh pesto, lasagna, tiramisu, and more.No. Guests wishing to bring personal wine and champagne onboard may do so only on boarding day, limited to two (2) 750 ml bottles per stateroom. No beer or hard liquor may be brought onboard for consumption.
Additional bottles of wine beyond two (2) bottles that are brought onboard or any alcoholic beverages purchased in ports of call or from onboard shops during the cruise vacation will be stored onboard and delivered to guest staterooms on the last day of the sailing.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Can I bring additional bottles of wine if I am on consecutive cruises?” css_class=”rcfh-toggler” opened=”closed”] Yes. Guests are allowed to bring two additional 750 ml bottles of wine or champagne per stateroom, for each individual sailing. Additional bottles beyond two, will be stored by the ship and delivered, two bottles at a time, to the stateroom on the first day of each new voyage. Guests bringing four bottles at the start of the first sailing should have documentation for both sailings available to share with security.Oasis-class guests will now enjoy Royal Caribbean’s next vision of dining at sea – Dynamic Dining – providing guests with more distinct options and total flexibility. There are no set dinner times and no required formal nights. Instead, let your appetite be the guide to 20 tantalizing possibilities.
A new take on the main dining room, guests can choose from three complimentary, full service restaurants – American Icon Grill, Silk and The Grande – offering more choice and flexibility than ever before.
Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, a reimagined Izumi Japanese Cuisine offering a full teppanyaki menu as well as fresh and flavorful sushi rolls and sashimi.
Sabor Taqueria & Tequila Bar featuring a mouthwatering menu of authentic, modern and unexpected Mexican dishes which can be complemented by a curated beverage menu of tequilas, mezcal, and Mexican beers, as well as delicious sangrias and tableside-mixed margaritas.
Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine, an elaborate feast for the senses in a setting where Royal Caribbean chefs twist their culinary kaleidoscopes to invent a dreamscape of never-before-seen fare. This imaginative cuisine will be the perfect setting for celebratory dinners beginning in March of 2015 for Oasis of the Seas and May 2015 for Allure of the Seas.
Coastal Kitchen, exclusively for suite and Pinnacle guests, this restaurant concept fuses Mediterranean influences with the unmatched riches of California’s bountiful farmlands.
Additional enhancements include the addition of Boardwalk Dog House to Oasis of the Seas and the new Cups & Scoops combining two guest favorites – Cupcake Cupboard and the Ice Cream Parlor – under one roof on the Boardwalk
Dynamic Dining in Icon, Silk and Grande will be available beginning March 14, 2015, onboard Oasis of the Seas and May 20, 2015, onboard Allure of the Seas.
Reservations can be made on Cruise Planner starting January 1st, 2015.
NEW TO THE NEIGHBORHOODS
On the main stage: the award-winning musical Cats.
Classic carnival games at the new Boardwalk Arcade.
A VIP room at Casino Royale
More bandwidth and the fastest Internet at sea available throughout the ship
NEW SHOPS AT SEA
Signature jewelry and gifts at Tiffany & Co.
Designer boutiques from both Michael Kors and Kate Spade
A Britto Gallery for limited-edition artworks, giftware and collectibles
NEW FOR SUITE GUESTS
The Coastal Kitchen restaurant offering fresh cuisine that fuses Mediterranean influences with California cool
A private lounge with ocean views reserved for suite guests
A dedicated sun deck with loungers
Pinnacle members are invited to enjoy these exclusive amenities.
The dress code in all of the restaurants is smart casual, except at the Grande, where every night is formal night.
Smart Casual: Ladies: Skirt or pants (no holes, rips or tears) with a blouse. Gentlemen: Pants (no holes, rips or tears) with a collared shirt.
Formal: Ladies: Cocktail dress or pantsuit. Gentlemen: Suit (black tie is optional).
Note: Swimsuits, robes, bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps and pool wear are not allowed in the main restaurants or specialty restaurants. T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops are acceptable for lunch.
Note: Smart Casual is allowed on Boarding Day at The Grande Restaurant.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Do the restaurants have a fee?” css_class=”rcfh-toggler” opened=”closed”] The four main restaurants on Oasis of the Seas will be complimentary. Specialty Restaurant service charges can be found on RoyalCaribbean.com/DynamicDining.More information on each unique restaurant can be found on RoyalCaribbean.com/DynamicDining.
Menus are subject to change.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Is Devinly Decadence free for all meal periods?” css_class=”rcfh-toggler” opened=”closed”] Yes, Devinly Decadence is now complimentary for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Dinner reservations are required and can be made at RoyalCaribbean.com/CruisePlanner.