The
expanded atrium on the new Princess Cruises vessel will offer a
variety of options, including Alfredo’s pizzeria, the new Ocean
Terrace seafood bar, and the favorite International Café. Those with
a sweet tooth can enjoy ice cream and crepes at Gelato, while tea
lovers will relish the new tea tower. The poolside Trident Grill will
transform into a traditional smokehouse barbecue in the evenings and
the Outrigger Bar will feature a range of margaritas accompanied by
made-to-order Mexican fare.
In
addition, the ship’s Horizon Court buffet will be transformed with
fresh new options. Live stations serving regional fare, evening
specialty options such as a crab shack and fondue restaurant,
expanded seating and a dedicated pastry shop will revolutionize this
favorite eatery.
These
and many other dining options will whet diners’ appetites in the
latest Royal Princess preview video, available at
princess.com/royalprincess.
“Although
Royal Princess will be serving up some spectacular meals in its main
dining rooms and specialty restaurants, we know passengers also want
great food when they’re looking for a quick bite or a casual
option,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice
president. “With these many informal choices, passengers will find
the perfect taste, whether it’s pizza, seafood, Mexican, barbeque
or even a sweet treat from Gelato.”
Among
the casual dining options aboard Royal Princess are:
Alfredo’s
– Serving up fresh, hand-tossed Neapolitan-style pizzas hot out of
the oven, Alfredo’s pizzeria has quickly become a passenger
favorite since its debut aboard Grand Princess in 2011. Aboard Royal
Princess the sit-down restaurant’s complimentary menu will be
expanded to include a variety of Italian antipasti, soup and salads,
a hearty calzone and pizza baguette, and delicious baked pastas in
addition to desserts. Alfredo’s will offer more spacious seating
and an open kitchen where passengers can watch as chefs craft the
best pizza at sea.
Gelato
– Just one deck under Alfredo’s, Gelato – a charming new
gelateria – offers a variety of creamy Italian-inspired gelato and
ice cream creations, bringing Italy that much closer to Royal
Princess. Passengers can have their favorite flavors in a delicious
waffle cone or ice cream sandwich. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic
sundaes will be available, as well as sweet crespelle with a choice
of either nutty banana or spiced Washington Apple filling. Or
passengers can indulge in a classic banana split—or a pineapple
split for an old favorite with a new twist.
International
Café – A passenger favorite, the International Café will be
serving up some new savory and sweet items including cupcakes, pies,
and muffins to go with the café’s array of pastries, panini
sandwiches, fresh-baked cookies and specialty coffees. In addition, a
new variety of hot sandwiches with international flavors debuts,
including Cuban sandwiches and Mexican tortas. The space also will
have an expanded seating area, making it the perfect area to grab a
light meal, meet friends for coffee or enjoy a snack while watching
the array of Piazza entertainers.
Tea
Tower – At Royal Princess’ Piazza tea tower, passengers can
purchase premium pre-blended tea varieties or blend their own
individually tailored teas. Up to 250 tea varieties will be
available, and the onboard tea sommelier will host tea tasting and
tea flight events.
Ocean
Terrace – The new Ocean Terrace seafood bar will indulge those who
love treats from the sea. The bar will offer an array of à la carte
ocean treasures, including a flight of oyster shooters, fresh sushi
and sashimi, ahi tuna poke, king crab cocktail, chili and lime crab
margarita, a royal lobster dish, a chilled seafood sampler, and the
world-renowned smoked Balik salmon, the salmon of the tsars.
Horizon
Court and Horizon Bistro – One of Princess’ most popular casual
dining options, the Horizon Court will have expanded seating on Royal
Princess and new options throughout the day. For early risers on the
go, new “Grab & Go” options are available, while healthy
breakfast options will offer the fuel passengers need to make the
most of a day at sea or ashore. At lunch, a variety of new live
stations feature a regional flair, including a rotisserie, Japanese
Hibachi Grill and stations featuring Asian, Mexican and Mediterranean
fare. For dinner, the Horizon Court will feature themed events such
as a German Beer Fest and a Gaucho Barbecue feast. A new “Crab
Shack” comes complete with crackers, bibs and buckets, and
“Fondues” serves a menu with three different cheese fondues:
classic Swiss with white wine, German cheese fondue with beer, and a
French cheese fondue with champagne. Also in the Horizon Court, the
largest pastry shop at sea serves up croissants & pastries during
breakfast time, warm desserts & French Patisserie at lunch, as
well as cakes, Flambes, tarts and a Croquembouche in the evening.
Trident
Grill – In addition to the hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken
sandwiches passengers love at the Trident Grill, aboard Royal
Princess this poolside spot will transform into a traditional
smokehouse-style barbecue each evening, serving up on a rotational
basis hearty plates of jumbo chicken wings, Route 66 beef chili and
Texas-style barbecue brisket.
Outrigger
Bar – This top-deck bar celebrates throughout the day and includes
a Margarita Bar starting a lunch time, accompanied by made-to-order
burritos, fresh tortilla chips with guacamole and Mexican salsa to
keep the fiesta going into the night.
The
3,600-passenger Royal Princess is a new-generation ship for Princess
Cruises. Among the special features found on board will be a greatly
expanded atrium, the social hub of the ship; a dramatic over-water
SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed walkway extending more than 28
feet beyond the edge of the vessel; plush private poolside cabanas
that appear to be floating on the water; the new Princess Live!
television studio; a pastry shop; a special Chef’s Table Lumiere, a
private dining experience that surrounds diners in a curtain of
light; and balconies on all outside staterooms. The ship’s 2013
maiden season will include cruises on the line’s signature Grand
Mediterranean itinerary throughout the summer, followed by Eastern
Caribbean cruises beginning in the fall. More information and video
previews of the ship are available at www.princess.com/royalprincess.
