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Cruise Specialty Dining

Discover the latest news and updates on cruise specialty dining, including steakhouses, Italian venues, sushi bars, and other premium restaurants at sea. From pricing changes and pre‑payment policies to guest experiences and menu highlights, this hub covers how cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and MSC are evolving their onboard dining options.

Norwegian Cruise Line News

Norwegian Cruise Line Implements No-Show Fee for Specialty Dining

Melissa Mayntz -
Norwegian Cruise Line is adding a no-show fee to specialty dining reservations if guests don't honor their scheduled time.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean Cracks Down on Specialty Dining No-Shows With Extra Fee

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean will soon be adding a no-show fee to specialty dining reservations across the fleet. Is this a good fee to add?
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Opens Sought-After Dining Reservations

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line is now releasing specialty dining reservations for booking on cruises setting sail in 2026, but space is still limited.
MSC Cruises News

MSC Cruises Overhauls its Specialty Dining Options Fleetwide

Donna Tunney -
MSC Cruises is overhauling its specialty dining options across the fleet with fixed-price menus and more flexibility.
Carnival Cruise News

Passengers Pick Carnival’s Specialty Steakhouse as Fave

Lissa Poirot -
In a recent poll, Carnival Cruise Line’s Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse was chosen as the top dining option among its restaurants.
Holland America Line News

Holland America Ships to Offer Refreshed Specialty Restaurant

Melissa Mayntz -
Amazing new seafood menu options are being rolled out to three Holland America Line ships with a focus on Mediterranean flavors.
Carnival Cruise News

2025 Reservations for Carnival’s Specialty Dining Venues Are in Demand

Melissa Mayntz -
Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations in 2025 for some of its specialty dining venues, but they are in demand!
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Quietly Tests Change to Specialty Dining Menu

Catie Kovelman -
Carnival is testing a simplified menu for the Steakhouse restaurant on three cruise ships, with the purpose of minimizing food waste.
Disney Cruise Line News

Disney Makes Important Change to Specialty Dining Experience

Catie Kovelman -
Disney Cruise Line is relaxing its strict dress code for brunch at Palo and Palo Steakhouse, for all five ships in Disney's fleet.
Holland America Line News

Holland America Refreshes Popular Specialty Restaurant Menu

Melissa Mayntz -
New dishes and revitalized classics are on the menu at Holland America Line's Canaletto specialty restaurant.
Royal Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas to Offer Iconic Dining Options

Melissa Mayntz -
Royal Caribbean has revealed brand new dining venues for its brand new ship, Icon of the Seas, coming in January 2024.
Carnival Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line Unveils Specialty Restaurant for New Ship

Melissa Mayntz -
A new specialty Italian restaurant will debut aboard Carnival Venezia, with an authentic menu and regional-inspired specialties.
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