Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess was named “World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship” at the prestigious 2025 World Culinary Awards. The awards, which are voted on by the culinary community, industry experts, and travelers around the world, recognize excellence in the culinary industry and celebrate Princess Cruises’ commitment to culinary excellence.
“Being honored as the world’s best culinary cruise ship is an incredible achievement and a true testament to the dedication and creativity of our entire food and beverage team,” said Sami Kohen, Princess Cruises Vice President of Food and Beverage. “From our culinary and wine partnerships to our focus on fresh, locally inspired ingredients, we’re proud to deliver memorable dining moments that create exceptional sailing memories.”
Royal Princess offers gourmet dining at sea, including everything from multi-course meals to artisan pizzas crafted by World Pizza Champion Chef Tony Gemignani. The range of unique dining experiences onboard Royal Princess not only sets the standard for cruise ship dining but also makes each traveler’s journey even more memorable.
Some favorites among Princess guests found on the Royal Princess include:
- Crown Grill is the cruise line’s signature steakhouse, serving premium aged beef and fresh seafood, which are prepared to order in an open kitchen setting.
- Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria has a refreshed Tuscan-inspired menu, “Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Inspired by Frescobaldi,” which is matched with a curated list of wines from Frescobaldi, Italy’s renowned winemaker.
- Chef’s Table Lumiere is a fine dining experience featuring Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and a multi-course dinner created and hosted by the executive chef in a unique setting
- The Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar offers guests the opportunity to experience fresh seafood, including sashimi and sushi rolls with unrivaled ocean views.
- Caymus Winemaker’s Dinner features a multicourse meal paired with wines from the famous Caymus Vineyard in Napa Valley.
- Alfredo’s Pizzeria was voted “Best Pizza at Sea” and serves hand-crafted individual pizzas curated by 13-time World Pizza Champion Chef Tony Gemignani.
In addition to its dining experiences, Royal Princess provides travelers with a sophisticated design, world-class amenities, and phenomenal views that all translate into memorable vacations for which Princess Cruises is known. Currently, Royal Princess is offering a series of roundtrip California Coast and Mexico itineraries from Los Angeles. In May 2026, she will reposition to Seattle to sail 7-day roundtrip “Inside Passage with Glacier Bay National Park” Alaska cruises for the summer season.