Cruise Food: Is It As Good As It’s Reputed to Be?

Absolutely! We have been cruising for decades in all manner of ships. One thing that has consistently been good is the food. Yes, we have had an occasional disappointment along the way, but far too few to mention among the hundreds of wonderful meals we have enjoyed at sea.

A picture is worth a thousand words, so enjoy a small assortment of images of mouth-watering vittles from just four family cruise lines: Carnival, Celebrity, Holland America, and Princess.

Yes, even breakfast is special.

Hats off to the thousands of creative chefs and servers who make the dining experience at sea so unforgettable.

Bon Appétit!

Breakfast cereal at home never looks like this.

And special kudos to our favorite Italian Executive Chef Ottavio Bellesi of Princess Cruise Lines

Cruise lines — thank you for the memories!

Happy Travels

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