Princess Cruises is setting sail towards a new era of guest-centric dining experiences. Embracing a personalized approach, the cruise line is implementing a dynamic system that caters to a wider range of preferences. Get ready for an unparalleled level of flexibility and choice when it comes to mealtimes aboard Princess ships. Let’s delve deeper into the exciting enhancements coming to the main dining experience.
Three Table Service Options: Tailor Your Dining Experience
Gone are the days of rigid meal schedules. Princess Cruises is introducing three distinct table service options, empowering guests to design their ideal dining experience:
- Traditional Dining: For those who crave consistency and familiarity, traditional dining offers a dedicated dining room with set early and late seatings each evening. You’ll enjoy the comfort of having the same waiter, table, and time throughout your cruise.
- Reservable Dining: Prefer the freedom to plan your evenings in advance? Reservable dining allows you to book your preferred dining times and table size beforehand. This option provides structure while offering the flexibility to tailor your schedule.
- Walk-in Anytime Dining: Craving spontaneity? Walk-in anytime dining eliminates the need for reservations. Simply arrive at the designated dining room during operating hours, and the friendly staff will seat you as soon as possible.
OceanNow: Seamless Dining Anywhere, Anytime
Princess Cruises takes convenience to the next level with OceanNow, the industry’s exclusive location-based “anywhere” service. Craving a poolside lunch or a midnight snack on your balcony? OceanNow allows you to order anything from the extensive menu and have it delivered directly to your desired location. This exceptional service seamlessly integrates with the new table service options, providing unmatched flexibility throughout your cruise.
Inspired by the Success of Sun Princess
The enhanced dining program takes root from the phenomenal success witnessed aboard the stunning Sun Princess. This next-level Love Boat boasts a three-story dining room, each floor catering to a specific dining preference. The positive response from guests on Sun Princess has prompted Princess Cruises to extend this successful approach across their entire fleet.
Flexibility from the Start of Your Journey
The new dining program officially launches on September 14, 2024, for Princess voyages departing on that date and beyond. To ensure a smooth transition, guests with existing main dining reservations for sailings on or after September 14th (excluding Sun Princess) will have their reservations cancelled. This is done to accommodate the new system. Reservations for cruises departing before September 13th remain unaffected.
Planning Your Dining Experience Before You Set Sail
Booked guests sailing after June 17th can leverage a user-friendly app to personalize their dining preferences in advance. Choose between traditional dining with a dedicated server, table, and time each night, or opt for flexible dining, allowing you to enjoy dinner at any available time and table size within the reservable or open seating dining rooms.
Specialty Dining, Suites, and Reserve Collections: Uninterrupted Indulgence
The new program doesn’t affect guests who have booked specialty dining restaurants or those residing in suites or reserve collection accommodations. These guests will continue to enjoy the privilege of a dedicated dining room with no reservations required, ensuring a seamless and exclusive dining experience.
Embark on a Culinary Adventure with Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is renowned for its exceptional culinary experiences, and these innovative enhancements elevate the dining scene to a whole new level. With an emphasis on personalization and flexibility, guests can now tailor their dining experience to perfectly complement their vacation style. Whether you crave consistency, the freedom to plan ahead, or the thrill of spontaneity, Princess Cruises has you covered.
Please note: While Coral Princess and Island Princess will offer a combined option for reservable and walk-in anytime dining within a single main dining room location, the core concept of providing flexibility and choice remains consistent across the fleet.