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Last week at Cruise Shipping Miami new builds were all the buzz and Princess Cruises was not to be left out as they revealed their new dining offerings aboard the Royal Princess. You can check out the press release for all the details:
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Princess Cruises Unveils Main Dining and Specialty Restaurant Features Aboard New Royal Princess
Ship Will Serve Up Special Spaces and Fresh Twists on Dining Favorites
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (March 13, 2012) -- Princess Cruises today revealed more details about several of the main dining room and specialty restaurant options that will be available aboard Royal Princess when the cruise ship debuts in June 2013, including new special venues and experiences, plus fresh twists on some Princess favorites.
Among the new options are several distinct dining spaces, including a special Chef's Table Lumiere surrounded by a curtain of light to take the Chef's Table experience to a new level, as well as wine cellar-inspired private dining spaces in the main dining rooms.
The ship will offer a larger Horizon Court buffet with a brand-new layout, new action stations, intriguing new bistro options -- such as a crab shack and fondue restaurant -- and even a dedicated pastry shop, an industry first.
For a full evening experience, several restaurants and lounges have been located together, including the Crown Grill which has been combined with the Wheelhouse Bar, and Sabatini's Italian restaurant which is now adjacent to Vines wine bar.
"These evolutions of our dining program will offer some exciting new options, as well as showcase our signature features which have become passenger favorites," said Jan Swartz, executive vice president for Princess Cruises. "Royal Princess certainly will take our dining options to the next level."
The line also released a preview video of the dining options featuring Princess Cruises Executive Vice President Rai Caluori and Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations Peter Tobler, which can be viewed at www.princess.com/royalprincessdining.
The main dining room and specialty restaurant features include: Chef's Table Lumiere -- Known for creating the first-ever chef's table at sea, Princess will be setting a new standard for this popular event with the debut of the Chef's Table Lumiere. Taking the chef's table to a new level, passengers will be magically surrounded by a curtain of light -- providing a soft wall of privacy that envelopes a custom-made glass table located within the Concerto dining room. The table will be set with elegantly designed china, cutlery and table accessories for an extraordinary dining experience.
Wine Cellar -- Diners in the Symphony and Allegro dining rooms will enjoy a private experience in a wine cellar-inspired space. Surrounded by wine bottles, the circular area, which seats up to 12, will offer a unique atmosphere for private functions and special celebrations. Wine Cellar specialty menus are being developed in conjunction with noted winemakers, and will be designed to pair with hand-selected wines. Menu items will include classic carved meats such as Crown of Veal Rack and Baron of Lamb.
Horizon Court Buffet -- Royal Princess' buffet eatery will be redefined with a completely new layout and double the amount of seating over the line's newest class of ship, with 900 seats indoors and 350 seats outside on the open deck. The larger space will not only offer more seating but more table choices, such as tables for two and counter-height bistro-style dining tables. New action stations will also provide additional dining options, including choices such as Asian cuisine, Mediterranean dishes, a pasta corner and salad-tossing stations. Passengers will also find more "grab and go" options such as pastries, breakfast sandwiches or yogurt and granola parfaits. Those who love to sleep in will even find a special "late, late risers" breakfast section.
Horizon Bistro -- Dinner in the Horizon Court will offer an interactive experience with themed events and specialty dinners. On certain nights passengers may find a Brazilian churrascaria, Argentine gaucho theme, European bistro or British pub. Actions stations will include a hibachi grill, rotisseries and carving stations, a taqueria, and a sandwich bar. The Horizon Court will also house several new specialty dining options including a crab shack complete with mallets and bibs, or an opportunity to try fondues from around the world.
Crown Grill & Wheelhouse Bar -- The Crown Grill seafood and chop house will be blended together with the popular Wheelhouse Bar for a complete evening of dining and entertainment in one location. These traditional spaces feature a new contemporary look that modernizes the rich club-like atmosphere of the Crown Grill and the nautical Wheelhouse Bar. With its signature theater-style open kitchen, the Crown Grill will set the stage for a menu of chops, seafood and premium Sterling Silver steaks. Meanwhile the Wheelhouse Bar will offer a comfortable place to sip a drink and enjoy live piano entertainment.
Additional information about other ship features will be released in the coming months.
The 3,600-passenger Royal Princess is a new-generation ship currently under construction for Princess Cruises. Among the new features found on board will be a greatly expanded atrium, the social hub of the ship; the dramatic over-water SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed enclosed walkway on the ship's starboard side extending more than 28 feet beyond the edge of the vessel; plush private poolside cabanas that appear to be floating on the water; a dazzling water and light show; an expanded version of Princess' signature adults-only haven, The Sanctuary; and the popular poolside theater, Movies Under the Stars. Eighty percent of the ship's staterooms will feature a balcony. More information about the ship is available at www.princess.com/royalprincess.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.
Here is the video reveal of the variety of culinary offerings set to join the Royal Princess as she launches in June of 2013:
If you missed it last month, here is the initial introduction to the atrium area:
