Night 1 - Welcome Dinner
Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
The Night 1 “Welcome Aboard” dinner on Princess Cruises features a wide variety of options, including seafood, chicken, pork, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Starters range from ceviche to black bean soup, with salads and antipasto available. Entrées include Cajun fried chicken, mahi mahi, and risotto. Guests can also choose premium options like filet mignon or lobster tail for an added charge, followed by classic desserts.
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Night 2 - Caribbean Dinner
Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
The Night 2 Caribbean dinner in the main dining room aboard Princess Cruises continues to offer a diverse and flavorful selection. Starters include tropical fruit with macadamia nuts, warm crab dip, and banana rum soup, with multiple vegetarian options clearly marked. Pasta lovers can enjoy Penne alla Vodka or Fettuccine Alfredo, while mains range from pan-seared corvina and grilled seafood to jerk chicken, pork loin, and beef stroganoff. Classic Princess Favorites like Caesar salad and French onion soup return, and premium upgrades such as filet mignon or lobster tail are available. Dessert options include mousse, cheesecake, crème brûlée, and a vegan ice cream selection.
Night 3 - Celebration Dinner
Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
The Night 3 Celebration Dinner aboard Princess Cruises features an elevated menu with elegant options. Starters include white rum tapioca fruit salad, lump crab cake, and double beef consommé, followed by gnocchi with truffled cream. Entrées range from duck à l’orange and beef tenderloin to red snapper and vegetarian Greek meatballs. Princess Favorites like Caesar salad, seared salmon, and chicken breast are also available. Desserts include chocolate hazelnut bar, crêpes Suzette, cheesecake, and the signature Love Boat Dream, with vegan and sugar-free options as well. Premium upgrades like filet mignon and lobster tail are offered for an added charge.
Night 4 - Italian Dinner
Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
The Night 4 Italian Dinner aboard Princess Cruises features a Mediterranean-inspired menu with a range of vibrant flavors. Starters include prosciutto with melon, seafood antipasto, and vegetarian-friendly options like minestrone soup and insalata mista. Pasta selections feature Mama’s meat lasagna and wild mushroom lasagna, while main courses include rockfish with eggplant caponata, veal scallopini, shrimp and scallops, and Tuscan-style striploin steak. Classic Princess Favorites like seared salmon and chicken breast are also available. Desserts include tiramisu, Gianduja soufflé, and amaretto crème brûlée, alongside vegan ice cream and seasonal fruit. Guests may also upgrade to filet mignon or lobster tail for an additional charge.
Night 5 - Chef’s Dinner
Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
The Night 5 Chef’s Dinner on Princess Cruises delivers a refined dining experience with artfully composed selections. Starters include vegetable terrine, wild mixed greens, and chilled ginger-carrot-coconut soup, alongside richer options like shrimp bisque in puff pastry and oxtail soup en croute. Spaghetti alla carbonara is the pasta course, followed by mains such as beef Wellington with truffle demi-glace, rack of lamb, goat cheese soufflé, and oven-baked vegetable tart. Princess Favorites and premium upgrades like filet mignon and lobster tail are also available. For dessert, options range from chocolate tarte and iced Cointreau soufflé to coconut cake and the signature Love Boat Dream.
Night 6 - Gala Dinner
Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
The Gala Dinner on Princess Cruises presents a refined dining experience with classic and inventive flavors. Starters include crispy fried tofu, cured salmon with shrimp, escargots bourguignon, wedge salad, and crab & shrimp bisque. A cheesy tortellini pasta leads to mains like mushroom mascarpone crêpes, pan-seared snapper, seared duck breast, and a “Land & Sea” beef tenderloin with lobster tail. Desserts feature indulgent options such as the Princess Love Boat Dream, lychee raspberry mousse, chocolate pistachio cake, Crêpes Suzette, crème brûlée, cheesecake, and sugar-free delights, offering a perfect sweet ending for all tastes.
Night 7 - Farewell Dinner
Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
The Farewell Dinner on Princess Cruises features freshly baked breads and starters like watermelon with feta, seafood medley, crispy salmon cakes, and tropical fruit soup. Pasta options include spinach ricotta ravioli and fettuccine Alfredo. Mains range from vegetarian chana masala to tamarind-glazed mahi mahi, crab saffron risotto, braised lamb shank, bacon-wrapped meatloaf, and slow-roasted prime rib. Desserts offer a decadent variety including gelato baked Alaska, deep dish apple pie, the signature Princess Love Boat Dream, plus sugar-free pudding, cheesecake, crème brûlée, sundaes, pineapple flambe, and cheese and fruit selections for a perfect farewell feast.
Lunch - Embarkation Day
Main Dining Room Lunch Menu
The embarkation day lunch on Princess Cruises offers a relaxed yet satisfying selection to kick off your voyage. Starters include antipasto, avocado and shrimp, chickpea soup, and mixed greens. Guests can opt for comfort favorites like the Princess Classic Burger and fries or go lighter with spinach and ricotta ravioli. Main courses include broiled salmon, cacciatore-style chicken, and grilled beef tenderloin. For dessert, the menu features warm apple tart, Grand Marnier soufflé, sherry trifle, and house-made ice creams in flavors like Nutella, espresso, and banana, plus frozen yogurt.
Lunch - Standard Fixed
Main Dining Room Lunch Menu
The standard main dining room lunch menu on Princess Cruises offers a diverse selection to satisfy every appetite. Starters include flavorful options like roasted cauliflower, calamari fritti, street tacos, and hearty colossal fries. Main courses feature comfort favorites such as Monte Cristo sandwiches, mac and cheese, and buttermilk fried chicken with waffles, alongside lighter choices like quinoa tuna poke bowls, Cobb salads, and spaghetti aglio olio. Guests can also opt for premium indulgences like a seafood salad, lobster roll, or grilled beef tenderloin for a surcharge. To finish, desserts range from New York cheesecake and double chocolate tart to ice cream and build-your-own sundaes, ensuring a sweet end to the meal.
Breakfast
Main Dining Room Breakfast Menu
The Princess Cruises breakfast menu offers a wide variety of options to suit every preference. Guests can enjoy classics like scrambled eggs, fried eggs, omelets, pancakes, bacon, and sausage, along with lighter choices such as yogurt, cereal, muesli, and fresh or stewed fruits. Breads and pastries are baked fresh daily, including muffins, croissants, and gluten-free danishes. Smoked salmon with a toasted bagel is also available, as are hot oatmeal, granola, and multiple milk and juice selections. For an indulgent start, eye-openers like mimosas and Bloody Marys are offered.
