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You've got a foodie in you — everyone does! Awaken and delight yours on a Carnival cruise with delicious main dishes, tempting desserts and general yumminess everywhere you look.

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Carnival Kitchen

A fun vacation is the perfect time to learn something new… like how delicious picking up culinary skills can be!

Big Chicken

It’s always chicken o’clock at Shaq’s new onboard restaurant!

Seafood Shack

Favor flavor above all? See your way to Seafood Shack for something simply delicious.

Premium cuts and seafood are the centerpiece to this evening dining experience.

Seaday Brunch

You never need a special reason to enjoy brunch, but Carnival has the perfect one: sea days!

Guy's Burger Joint

Take a big juicy bite of one of the best burgers at sea, brought to you by none other than celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO DINING ON A ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE

Published on July 18, 2019

Food is an important aspect of any vacation — for many, it even tops the priority list. And when you cruise with Royal Caribbean there are so many opportunities to dig into incredible meals — especially if you’re sailing on an Oasis Class or Royal Amplified ship . From global flavors at complimentary fan-favorites across the fleet — like Windjammer, Café Promenade and the Main Dining Room — to elevated fare served at specialty restaurants, every bite onboard a Royal Caribbean ship is just as impressive as the record-breaking slides , spectacular shows, and game-changing family experiences that make these thrill-filled vacations so unforgettable.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPLIMENTARY AND SPECIALTY DINING ON A CRUISE?

First things first — if you’re new to cruising, one thing to remember is that there are two kinds of restaurants onboard: complimentary and specialty. Complimentary restaurants are completely covered by your cruise fare, no matter what time of day you choose to drop in for a bite. All Royal Caribbean cruise ships serve complimentary dining in the Main Dining Room , Café Promenade and Windjammer Café or Windjammer Marketplace (the name varies depending on which ship you’re sailing on, but the dining experience is the same). On some ships, you’ll also get to enjoy spots like Sorrento’s Pizza, Solarium Bistro and Park Café free of charge, and that’s not even scratching the surface of all the choices you have.

Specialty dining, like the contemporary American steakhouse Chops Grille, Izumi Japanese Cuisine, and Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver, serve guests for an additional charge unless you purchase a specialty dining package , but more on that later. If you’re not sure which restaurants on your sailing are complimentary and which are considered specialty dining, take a look at your Cruise Compass once you’ve checked into your stateroom.

WHERE TO FIND THE BEST BREAKFAST ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

No matter what kinds of new discoveries you have scheduled on your itinerary, the ideal way to start any day is with something delicious. Without a doubt, Windjammer is one of the best places to have breakfast onboard, and it’s available on all Royal Caribbean ships. Solarium Bistro, another buffet-style option, is a good adults-only alternative that’s available on select cruise ships . You’ll find all your favorite breakfast items at these complimentary dining options, from just-pressed fruit juices, healthy yogurt and fresh-baked pastries to eggs cooked any way you want, in a casual self-serve setting.

The Main Dining Room is also a great choice for complimentary breakfast that’s available fleet wide — in the morning it offers a buffet filled with classic hot and cold dishes, plus an a la carte menu. For an additional charge, you can start your day with unlimited bubbly by taking part in the Sip, Tour, Brunch . And if you’re cruising in a Sky or Star Class suite, you can enjoy complimentary breakfast at the exclusive Coastal Kitchen , open only to suites guests and Pinnacle Club-level members of the Crown & Anchor Society. Want in on a little-known secret? Though it’s a specialty restaurant, Johnny Rockets serves a classic American breakfast free of charge on Oasis, Allure, Harmony, Symphony, Wonder and Utopia of the Seas.

WHERE TO FUEL UP ON FLAVOR FOR LUNCH

Somewhere in between your morning surf lesson on the FlowRider* surf simulator and your intergalactic laser tag face-off in Battle for Planet Z, you’re bound to work up an appetite. Fortunately, there are plenty of places onboard for you to refuel.

If you’re craving something hearty and rustic, you can dig into your favorite family-style Italian comfort food either at Giovanni’s Table or at Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver. Each one of these hits-the-spot specialty restaurants is available on select ships across the Royal Caribbean cruises. If you’re in the mood for a taste of New England, Hooked Seafood serves up freshly-caught goodness, like lobster rolls and the already-famous Messy Fish Sandwich, on Symphony and Navigator . If you want to catch your favorite sports match or follow up lunch with round of Skee-ball or Connect Four, head to Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade for icy-cold brews, burgers, wings and more on Symphony, Navigator and Mariner of the Seas — just make sure to save room for the colossal four-scoop Touchdown Sundae, served in a mini football helmet. Just finishing it is a victory in and of itself.

On the complimentary side, Windjammer, Solarium Bistro and the Main Dining Room are all great lunch options where you’ll find lots of delicious variety. And if you want to keep lunch on the lighter side, Vitality Café offers healthy specialty wraps, fresh fruit and yogurt, and all kinds of wellness-inspired smoothies to power up your day.

THE BEST SPOTS FOR GRAB-N-GO GOODNESS

There are so many epic things to see and do on a Royal Caribbean cruise, it’s easy to find yourself racing from one thrilling activity to the next. Don’t want to take time out to sit down and savor a meal? No problem — Royal Caribbean makes it easy for you to still enjoy fantastic flavor on the go as you zip between decks and attractions.

The delicious stone-baked pizza at Sorrento’s is a portable guest favorite, and the roast beef Kummelweck sandwich at Park Café has achieved legendary status among cruisers. And guess what? Both restaurants are included in your cruise fare. You’ll find six creative variations of the best gourmet hot dogs you’ve ever tasted at the complimentary Boardwalk Dog House , and if you’re cruising on Symphony or Navigator of the Seas, don’t miss out on the crazy good burritos, tacos, chips and guacamole at El Loco Fresh . Although it may seem like specialty dining, the insanely delicious Mexican fare served quick and easy at this hot spot comes at no extra charge. Feel free to go back for seconds — or thirds.

WHERE TO DINE IF YOU’RE CELEBRATING (OR JUST WANT TO DO DATE NIGHT RIGHT)

An extra special occasion — or travel buddy — calls for an extra special dining experience. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or anniversary, planning to propose, or just want to dial your family dinner up a notch, Royal Caribbean has several specialty restaurants that bump up the wow-factor and go above and beyond in every way.

Steakhouse classics like succulent lobster and perfectly grilled cuts of prime meat at Chops Grille — available on most ships fleet wide — will impress even the most discerning palates, while the whimsical décor and avant-garde dishes at Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine on Symphony, Harmony and Quantum Class ships will blow your mind and woo your plus-one. Each of these specialty restaurants is a perfect choice if you’re looking to take your date night to the next level.

At Izumi, fresh hand-rolled sushi and exotic Asian-inspired dishes will transport you to the Far East. On Oasis Class ships, it even offers hibachi-style seating where you can watch talented chefs prepare your meal right in front of you. And for the ultimate VIP dinner, head to Chef’s Table and indulge in a five-course gourmet feast and wine pairing prepared and presented by the ship’s Chef de Cuisine and an expert sommelier in an intimate setting. Perfect for foodies, this unforgettable specialty dining experience is a bucket list must for many seasoned cruisers, and you’ll find it on most of the fleet.

Of course, dinner in the Main Dining Room is always an exceptional affair accompanied by dedicated service and personalized touches — and it’s completely complimentary on every ship. If you are celebrating something or want to surprise someone with a special treat, just speak to the staff and they’ll be happy to help make your dinner even more memorable. And if you want an occasion to get dressed to the nines, make sure to dine in on Formal Night.

CRUISING WITH KIDS? TREAT THEM TO SOMETHING THEY’LL LOVE AT THESE RESTAURANTS

Little ones can be hard to please, especially if they’re picky eaters. And while many of them might want to make a bee-line for the walls of sweets at Sugar Beach or the complimentary soft-serve ice cream offered daily on the pool deck, there are lots of dining options serving snacks yummy enough to tempt them into noshing on something more substantial.

Johnny Rockets is always a great choice if you’re cruising with children, because who can say no to specialty milkshakes, burgers and golden waffle fries? Windjammer is also a great go-to, with its self-serve buffet-style setup and endless number of choices at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Even the Main Dining Room offers a kid’s dinner menu with crowd-pleasing finger-foods like crispy chicken tenders, fresh-baked pizza and juicy burgers — not to mention decadent desserts.

Is your stomach rumbling yet? Regardless of what kind of food or setting you’re in the mood for, you’ll never be short on opportunities to treat yourself when it comes to dining on a Royal Caribbean cruise. And you can get in on all the flavorful action with a beverage or specialty dining package — keep reading for more information on those.

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The best dining experience at sea—period.

World-class restaurants that open your world. We’ve designed Celebrity Edge® to change the way you experience the world, and our culinary philosophy follows the same line of thinking. We’ve turned our focus to the destinations we visit, bringing the flavors of the world to you—right on board. 29 unique food and beverage experiences crafted by a Michelin-starred chef speak to all of your senses in distinctly different ways.

You won’t find another dining experience like this at sea – or on land for that matter. Discover each of our restaurant and bar venues in more detail below, and satisfy your appetite for adventure by booking an exceptional cruise onboard Celebrity Edge.

Main Dining

Our goal to open your world through the culinary experiences we provide comes to life on Celebrity Edge. We rethought everything when we designed Edge—including our main dining experience. Choose from not one, but four complimentary, main restaurants, each with a distinctive design and ambience inspired by a specific region of the world.

Specialty Dining

We wanted to expand our global culinary expertise even further on Celebrity Edge. To open the world—and palates—of our savvy travelers even more, we designed exciting new specialty restaurants found nowhere else at sea. Take your onboard dining experience to new heights at our seven specialty dining venues and see how we’ve elevated specialty dining to a true art form.

Complimentary Dining

We’ve expanded the dining options in main dining with four new restaurants, and we’ve extended the complimentary dining selection across Celebrity Edge, as well. From the new Eden Café to the popular Oceanview Café and Mast Grill, there’s every opportunity to please your palate morning, noon, and night.

Bars & Lounges on Edge

There’s so much to say about the new dining experiences aboard Celebrity Edge ® , but we haven’t forgotten some of the tried-and-true favorites, including Café al Bacio, the Pool Bar, the Casino Bar, and the ever-popular Sunset Bar. They’re all here, ready to serve up hand-crafted cocktails and ice cold craft brews, or healthy snacks and juices you need to refuel and refresh after a day at the spa or pool.

Featured Bars

The martini bar.

Behind an inviting, attention-getting bar, flair bartenders dazzle with gravity-defying skill as they craft creative cocktails. Pull up a chair, raise a glass, and say, “Cheers” to new friends and new experiences.

The Magic Carpet

The Magic Carpet is designed with comfortable seating, a full bar, and space for live music performances, so it truly is a destination itself on Celebrity Edge ® .

The Retreat Lounge

Exclusive to guests of The Retreat ® , and open 24/7 for beverages, gourmet bites and live entertainment.

The Retreat Pool Bar

Guests of The Retreat enjoy exclusive access to the indulgent, inviting Pool Bar with private cabanas and plush loungers.

Café Al Bacio

Settle into comfortable seating underneath a stunning glass art installation, and refuel with delicious specialty coffees and treats to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Keep the party going late into the night at The Club. Dance to your heart’s content and lounge in a sumptuous, modern seating area.

Il Secondo Bacio

Specialty coffees and freshly squeezed juices located within the Oceanview Café.

Your senses are in for a tantalizing new treat. At Eden Bar, the Library of Plants is a living wall where fresh ingredients and garnishes are hand-picked for artisanal cocktails. It’s all a part of the chillful, playful, sinful Eden experience.

The Sunset Bar

Watch the world go by with a cocktail in hand as live pop and folk tunes play. With a casual country club atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to soak in spectacular views.

The Pool Bar

Enjoy refreshing drinks poolside and be mesmerized by an ever-changing mirror installation that shines day and night.

The Casino Bar

Raise a glass as you roll the dice during an exhilarating night at the casino onboard Celebrity Edge.

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Turn your stateroom into a private dining room with one phone call. Whether you crave a gourmet breakfast in bed, a leisurely lunch, an intimate dinner, or even a late-night snack, our dedicated staff is at your service. We completely understand why you wouldn’t want to leave your stateroom, so immerse yourself in the luxury of enjoying a carefully crafted menu delivered right to your door. 

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Whether you feel like getting breakfast from our 24/7 diner or a late-night slice from The Pizza Place — if your schedule doesn’t stop, nor does ours.

We’re rethinking the way people dine on board.

Always bringing fresh ingredients and made-to-order cooking to the table, our foodie-approved eateries offer everything from food truck faves to ten-course feasts — perfect for crushing any craving.

Steak & Seafood

The Wake brings a modern twist to the classic chophouses of the mid-20th century. Once you've made your way down the grand staircase, you'll enter a world that harks back to the old steakhouse, three-martini-lunch days of Madison Avenue ad men. But, thankfully, with gender equality now and, you know, no cigar smoke.

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Razzle Dazzle

The go-to option for cool and casual dining on board.

Boasting a bold interior and a daring new dinner menu, this happening spot offers our creative twist on some classic American comfort go-to’s. Razzle Dazzle strikes a culinary sweet spot between balance and decadence, with a menu that skews partly toward veggie-conscious dishes, and partly toward meats, sweets, and gluttonous treats.

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Razzle Dazzle by Night

Let us dazzle you with daring dishes and disco beats.

You don’t just walk into Razzle Dazzle for dinner — you sway in. The Razzle Dazzle by Night menu puts a bold twist on America’s favorite dishes.

Upscale Mexican

Inspired by Mexico’s red-hot culture and sexy food scene, the experience at Pink Agave goes far beyond the usual taco. Shareable, social, and spicy — it transports you to the vibrant streets of Mexico City on an immersive odyssey of local cuisine. With the largest selection of tequila and mezcal at sea, and DJ beats to amp up the energy, we won’t judge if you order one of everything… and end up dancing on tables by the end of the night.

Lively Korean BBQ

If you're into hands-on meat grilling and soju drinking, our Korean BBQ is *the* perfect spot to do all that. Every meal at Gunbae begins with a Korean drinking game that includes a complimentary shot of soju. And since we all have that one friend who insists on being the meat master, this is the time to roast the master while the master roasts the meat. GUNBAE!

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From shared antipasti to fresh pasta, in a culinary experience as rich in culture as it is in flavor. Try the grilled meats, taste the seafood, then get some homemade gelato from the Affogato cart. Top it off with a traditional Italian aperitivo to help get your night started... or a digestivo to make it complete.

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The Test Kitchen

Inspired by Escoffier's Ma Cuisine, its evolving, chef-driven tasting menus are presented as an ingredient list — but the cooking techniques, presentation, and flavors are explored in ways you've never seen. With innovative and experiential classes like Mixology and coffee labs, you’ll try different methods and components for unique results.

Lick Me Till… Ice Cream

With six home (er... ship) made flavors to choose from, our scoop shop is the perfect stop for a mid-day or late-night snack. Vegan? Don't worry — we got you covered.

Featuring the same Mediterranean-inspired menu as its indoor counterpart. The Dock brings you the ultimate in lounging with the wind in your hair and the sun on your face.

The Dock House

An effortlessly elegant yet cozy counterpart to the view-focused scene outside. The Dock House delivers bright flavors with live acoustic sounds. Enjoy some flame-grilled skewers or bites like house-made pita and dips from the roving Mezze cart.

The Pizza Place

Here you have complete control over your pie — from the dough to the cheese, a little cracked pepper, a little ricotta, and any other topping you want… Or you can just choose from the class menu and lounge on the hammocks outside.

The Social Club

From fairground staples like pretzels and hotdogs to modern takes on milkshakes and floats, The Social Club is perfect for playing a good game of air hockey, shuffleboard, foosball, and more.

Your go-to for a quick bite, meal, or pick-me-up throughout the day. Featuring a mix of shops and food-truck-style carts. The Galley boasts a dedicated bakery and pastry shop, a panini shop, a burger grill, a taco shack, a sushi bar with bento boxes, a noodle bar, a soup and salad stand, and a 24-hour American diner.

Noodle Around

Richly-flavored masterpieces for which Chinatown’s Shinka has won several awards, they found a new home in The Galley, snuggled between the udon soup specials on Noddle Around’s slurp-worthy menu.

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Eats That Are Included

You have so many options (that don’t cost extra).

Our chefs do more than make your favorites (or new favorites) from scratch. They share their love of cooking with you. Choose from regional cuisine that connects you to the local culture and comfort food like, say, the best pizza at sea. Enjoy a sit-down meal in our main dining room or a grab-and-go snack from the fan-favorite International Café. And always ALWAYS save room for our decadent signature dessert, a chocolate hazelnut bar.

Fine Dining Options

Elegant restaurant-style dining rooms offering an amazing variety of multicourse gourmet selections… all included!

An array of new menu flavors

Our main dining rooms give you the flexibility to choose so you can eat where, when and what you want. There’s a menu to please any palate, created by our executive chefs and international culinary team throughout the fleet. Sail with us and savor every dish, from authentic Italian pastas to exclusive family favorites shared by world-renowned chefs, all of it included in your cruise fare.

Decadent desserts

It’s your vacation, so indulge! Each evening, you’ll have your choice of delectable desserts to choose from in our dining rooms. Perennial guest favorites include the Princess Love Boat Dream, traditional New York cheesecake and create-your-own sundae. You’ll also find freshly baked made from scratch pastries offered in The Pastry Shop, Horizon Court, The Eatery and World Fresh Marketplace.

Breakfast & lunch dining

If you'd like a sit-down breakfast or lunch at a more relaxed pace, visit a main dining room where the menu is overflowing with choices. Soak in your surroundings and try one of our crafted dishes highlighting global flavors, with gracious wait staff to take care of your every need. Sit-down dining in our dining rooms is included with your cruise fare. Check your stateroom TV for hours of operation.

Cruise Food On Deck - Head Up to the Open Air

Our buffet plus pizza, burgers, tacos and desserts with a side order of amazing ocean views

World Fresh Marketplace

An ever-changing menu of regional specialties and comfort food favorites, fresh fruit and salads, vegetables and desserts. In our World Fresh Marketplace, The Eatery or Horizon Court, you'll find easy (and easy-to-please) dining any time of day – breakfast, lunch or dinner – with waiters ready to serve you fresh offerings and bring you your favorite beverage. Our World Fresh Marketplace menu is offered in The Eatery and Horizon Court on select ships.

The Pastry Shop

It’s just this side of impossible: passing up the sweets and made from scratch pastries offered at the Pastry Shop in Horizon Court, World Fresh Marketplace and The Eatery. Cookies, pies, cakes, pastries … not to mention desserts that are a revelation in themselves. They’re too tempting to resist, but that’s kinda the point. You’re on vacation; enjoy!

Top-Deck pizza by the slice

It’s the “Best Pizza at Sea” says USA TODAY and we couldn’t agree more. Harkening back to our Italian heritage, our Neapolitan-style pizza is hand-tossed and freshly baked right on deck. From traditional margherita and pepperoni to the daily specials, you’ll find it nearly impossible to pass by without grabbing a slice – or two.

Grilled burgers and Hot dogs

This isn’t fast food, it’s fresh food fast – right on deck. Our burgers are homemade and buns are baked throughout the day. Enjoy a juicy cheeseburger, perhaps a brat with sauerkraut, or even a grilled chicken sandwich and other cruise food daily specials. And be sure to complement it with a side order of golden fries.

Soft-Serve Ice cream on deck

When you want to cool down, or just have a craving for something sweet, head on deck for complimentary soft serve chocolate or vanilla ice cream. You can also purchase handcrafted ice cream sandwiches, iced coffees and frappés at Coffee & Cones.

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Movie & munchies

Watching a hit film poolside with Movies Under the Stars®? Complimentary soft-serve ice cream is only a few steps away, while servers are on hand with popcorn during nightly screenings. Want more without missing a moment of the movie? Order anything you like – a burger and beer, a slice of the best pizza at sea and a soda – with OceanNow®, and your food and drinks will find you.

Additional charge applies for OceanNow delivery.

In the Atrium

When the craving hits, head to the heart of the ship for small bite choices that will surely satisfy

24-hour International café

Located in the Piazza you’ll find the International Café. Open around the clock, there's always something delicious to nosh on from breakfast parfaits to grilled paninis and gourmet salads, daily soups and a host of tasty desserts including freshly baked cookies. You can also get a variety of specialty coffees, teas and more.

Dining venues vary by ship and are subject to change. Beverage charges apply.

Milk & cookies

Is there anything better than the smell of chocolate chip cookies straight from the oven? (The answer is no.) So we make sure you have that experience every day with fresh-baked cookies available around the ship, including in the International Café and our buffets. Grab an ice-cold glass of milk, and make it a moment. And if cookies aren’t your thing, you’re sure to find something sweet that is.

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Main Restaurants (Dining Rooms)

Ships : ALL Cost: Complimentary with exception of optional Steakhouse Selections $

Guests dining in our two restaurants (one restaurant on Legend, Luminosa, Miracle, Pride and Spirit) will enjoy sit-down service. In addition to the menus below, menus for children are available as well.  Breakfast 

• Breakfast Menu – offered daily on port days
• Brunch Menu - offered daily on sea days

Lunch  (on cruise durations, 9 days or longer; may alternate with sea day brunch)  

• Appetizers, main entrees including a ‘vegetarian’ selection and dessert selections

Dinner 

• Appetizers, soups and salads
• Entrees including 'Emeril Selects', a salad entree, a vegetarian selection, an Indian vegetarian selection, 'Everyday' selection (broiled chicken breast and broiled striploin steak); in addition, each evening the menu will include popular Steakhouse selections
• On all ships (excluding those sailing in Australia), we offer a separate Vegan menu and Gluten-Free menu.
• Dessert selections

Casual Buffet Dinner  Ships : ALL Cost: Complimentary Located in the Lido Marketplace is a dinnertime alternative to the ship's main dining rooms. The attire is casual and the meals are served buffet-style, with an array of pastas, steaks, prime rib, grilled chicken, specialty salads and desserts along with a daily Chef's Special. Open for dinner, 6:00pm-9:30pm.  

Good Eats: Late Night Snacks  Ships : ALL Cost: Complimentary

For a late night snack, Good Eats will offer a variety of snacks such as chicken noodle soup, chips & salsa, Chicago pizza, fried chicken tenders, hot dogs, Italian meatball subs, ham & cheese rolls and cookies. Open late night (hours may vary each cruise due to different factors)

Bonsai Sushi™ Ships : Breeze, Celebration, Dream, Firenze, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Venezia, Vista Cost: $ Lunch and Dinner Menu   This full-service sushi restaurant offers a wide variety of Asian-inspired delicacies, including a number of varieties of sushi, sashimi and rolls along with bento boxes and the venue’s own interpretation of a sushi boat – with prices ranging from $1 for appetizer-sized portions to $15 for a sushi ship for two. An 18% service charge will be added to the a la carte selections. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Open for lunch (on sea days) and dinner until 12:00am. 

Bonsai Sushi™ Express | Sushi at Sea Ships with Bonsai Sushi Express: Elation, Freedom, Luminosa, Miracle, Paradise Ships with Sushi at Sea: Conquest, Glory, Liberty, Valor Cost: $

A casual, stand-alone yet equally tasty offshoot of Bonsai Sushi which is featured on select ships. Bonsai Sushi Express and Sushi at Sea is your grab-and-go sushi source at sea for mouthwatering array of sushi, sashimi, rolls and more — all made fresh and packed up for easy eating anywhere. Open for lunch (on sea days) and dinner. 

Bonsai Teppanyaki™ Ships:  Celebration, Firenze, Horizon, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Venezia Cost: $   Lunch and Dinner Menu  

Bonsai Teppanyaki features authentic delicacies from the Far East prepared by chefs on custom-built stations that form the center of the venue's tables. Four different combination dinners are available, including filet mignon/shrimp, shrimp/spiced grilled chicken, filet mignon/teriyaki salmon and filet mignon/lobster tail. All meals include fried rice and stir-fried vegetables and end with a Chocolate Bento Box with Green Tea Ice Cream. There is a fee of $42 per guest for dinner ($38 for lunch), which includes a starter, entrée and dessert; an 18% service charge will be added. additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Open for lunch (on sea days) and dinner. Reservations are highly recommended as there is limited seating. Reservations can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing 'My Cruise Manager'. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Ji Ji Asian Kitchen® Ships: Horizon, Panorama, Sunshine, Vista Cost: $ Dinner Menu A dining spot inspired by a millennia-old society, Ji Ji Asian Kitchen serves up enticing dishes in an atmospheric space that brings not just good food, but good fortune - a full-service menu features a mix of exotic and familiar dishes designed to challenge and delight your senses including soups, appetizers, noodle and rice dishes, as well as seafood and meat delicacies. There is a fee of $24 per adult and $6 per child 11 and under. The fee includes a starter, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner. 

The Steakhouse Ships: Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Liberty, Luminosa, Magic, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Venezia, Vista Cost: $      Dinner Menu

With an elegant, but fun-filled, relaxed and somewhat casual atmosphere and a menu that includes steakhouse favorites, the Steakhouse is guaranteed to be a favorite dining spot. There is a fee of $49 per adult and $13 per child, 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, salad, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner.

A delicious dinner time option with made-to-order Italian favorites in comfortable, relaxed surroundings. For dinner, there is a fee * of $24 per adult and $6 per child 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations * are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner; Cucina del Capitano is also open for lunch with a complimentary made-to-order pasta bar. * O n Celebration, Jubilee and Mardi Gras, this venue is an alternative to eating in the Main Restaurant and is inclusive in the cruise fare. Any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water is additional. Pre-cruise reservations are not available. On the Celebration and Mardi Gras, we have added a charge of $8 per guest (per visit), for guests who dine at Cucina del Capitano more than once. 

Il Viaggio Ship:  Firenze, Venezia Cost:   $ Dinner Menu  

Journey across Italy, immersing yourself in a world of flavors and unparalleled service as you explore and savor the country's unique and traditional specialties. Creatively crafted to offer regional collections across each part of the menu - all note diverse regions of Italy where they are most known. The menu will also feature signature dishes, called “Favorito” entrees. There is a fee of $42 per adult and $10 per child 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, soup or salad, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner.

The Carnival Deli  Ships with Carnival Deli:  Breeze, Conquest, Dream, Elation, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Legend, Liberty, Luminosa, Magic, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Venezia, Vista Cost: Complimentary Lunch and Dinner Menu Hot and cold deli sandwiches piled-high and don’t forget the Kosher pickles. Open for lunch and dinner until 11:00pm.

Piazza Panini ( and deli ) Ship:  Mardi Gras Cost: Complimentary Lunch and Dinner Menu (not available at this time)

Stuffed Italian-style hand-pressed sandwiches and deli favorites such as grilled ham and cheese, hot dogs with fixings and Reuben sandwiches. Open for lunch and dinner until 10:00pm; specialty Italian desserts will be served after 8:00pm.

Deco Deli  Ship:  Celebration Cost: Complimentary Lunch and Dinner Menu (not available at this time)

Deco Deli is more than the classic deli sandwiches, an expanded menu that also highlights Miami staples including the Cubano (pork, ham, swiss cheese and mustard), a croqueta sandwich (ham and cheese croqueta, shaved ham and pickles), and pan con lechon (slow cooked pulled pork, melted onion and mojo sauce) all on Cuban bread. Open for lunch and dinner until 10:00pm.

Beach Buns ( and deli ) Ship:  Jubilee Cost: Complimentary Lunch and Dinner Menu (not available at this time)

Tasty sandwiches and hot dogs with all the fixings. Open for lunch and dinner until 10:00pm

Il Mercato  ( and deli ) Ship:  Firenze Cost: Complimentary Lunch and Dinner Menu (not available at this time)

In addition to standard deli fare like hot dogs and turkey and Swiss sandwiches, this Italian market features faves like sauced-up meatballs, sandwiches with inspiration from Italy and beyond, plus sausages and salads. Open for lunch and dinner until 10:00pm.

Fresh Creations Ships:  Celebration, Firenze, Horizon, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Vista Cost: Complimentary Lunch Menu Salad bar open for lunch at the adult-only, Serenity.

C hibang! ™ Ships: Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras Cost: Complimentary * Lunch and Dinner Menu

Chibang! features two distinctly separate menus, each offering a diverse selection of authentic Chinese and Mexican cuisines allowing guests to craft their perfect meals. Try a little from each side by mixing, matching and sharing in an evening of flavor explorations. Or stop in to Chibang! for a casual lunch that features noodle and burrito bowls based on our favorite ingredients from both of these worlds. * This venue is an alternative to eating in the Main Restaurant and is inclusive in the cruise fare. Any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water is additional. Pre-cruise reservations are not available. On Celebration and Mardi Gras, we have added a charge of $8 per guest (per visit), for guests who dine at Chibang! more than once. 

BlueIguana Cantina™ Ships:  Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Elation, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Liberty, Magic, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Vista Cost: Complimentary Breakfast Menu  and  Lunch Menu The BlueIguana Cantina is a poolside dining destination, open for breakfast and lunch. Hungry guests can watch the tortilla maker create fresh wheat and jalapeño tortillas, then consume freshly made burritos (breakfast burritos in the morning) and tacos with a variety of toppings, fillings and salsas. 

Tacos & Burritos Ships:   Luminosa Cost: Complimentary

A poolside dining venue, open for breakfast and lunch, serving burritos (breakfast burritos in the morning) and tacos with a variety of toppings, fillings and salsas.

Tomodoro Ships:   Firenze,   Venezia Cost: Complimentary

Tomodoro is a poolside dining venue, open for breakfast and lunch, featuring Mexitalian fusion creations with ingredients such as Italian meatballs and Sicilian chicken alongside traditional Mexican tacos and burritos.

Chicken Shack Ships:   Firenze Cost: Complimentary

Featuring crispy chicken sandwiches and fries with a variety of rich sauces and toppings along with tasty sides. Open for lunch.

Guy’s Burger Joint Ships:   ALL ( excluding Luminosa ) Cost: Complimentary Menu

At Guy’s Burger Joint, Carnival and successful restaurateur, cookbook author and television star Guy Fieri have come together to cook up the best burgers at sea, and best of all, they are free! Guests have a choice of delicious fresh-off-the-grill burgers designed by Fieri, or they can make their own at a condiment bar by adding a variety of tasty toppings. Burgers are complemented by hand-cut fries. Guests can drop by this laid-back poolside dining venue modeled after a road-side burger joint off an iconic coastal highway. Open for lunch until 6:00pm. 

Off the Grill Ships:   Luminosa Cost: Complimentary

A poolside dining venue, featuring burgers on garlic butter buns and fries for lunch and early dinner.

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse Ships:   Breeze, Dream, Magic, Radiance, Sunrise, Vista Cost: Complimentary Lunch Menu Guy Fieri has expanded his seagoing culinary offerings with this complimentary open-air eatery located at the Lanai on the Promenade Deck (Deck 10 on Sunrise). The Smokehouse features Guy’s signature recipes such as pork butt, chicken, Andouille sausage, round of beef and sides such as Mac Daddy Mac n Cheese, potato salad, slaw, collard greens and baked beans. Open for lunch (on sea days). 

Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse | Brewhouse Ships:  Celebration, Horizon, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Panorama Cost: $ * Dinner Menu  

Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, open for dinner til' late every night, offers an à la carte menu featuring barbecue dishes such as brisket custom-smoked for 12 hours, Memphis-style baby back ribs, dry-rubbed and grill-finished chicken, pulled pork, and cedar-smoked salmon. All  items are served with coleslaw, sweet pickles, and golden honey cornbread or Texas toast. Decadent desserts like freshly baked cobbler, piled-high banana cream pie and gooey pecan pie offer a sweet conclusion to a satisfying and memorable meal. An 18% service charge will be added to the a la carte selections. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water.  

Open for lunch (on sea days), Guy's Pig & Anchor features a complimentary buffet with Fieri's signature dishes. * On Celebration, Jubilee and Mardi Gras, this venue is an alternative to eating in the Main Restaurant and is inclusive in the cruise fare. Any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water is additional. Ol' Fashioned BBQ Ships:   Conquest, Freedom, Glory, Liberty, Luminosa, Splendor, Valor  Cost: Complimentary Lunch Menu Located in the Lido Marketplace, this venue offers a mouth-watering array of barbeque favorites, including pork butt, chicken and smoked beef, along with traditional sides such as mac n' cheese, potato salad, scratch made slaw, molasses baked beans, soft buns as well as special sauces - Brown Sugar, Kansas City and Spicy Sriracha BBQ Sauce. Open for lunch (on sea days). 

La Strada Grill Ships:    Firenze, Venezia  Cost: Complimentary

An outdoor grill, open for lunch on sea days, featuring grilled Italian street food and sandwiches, 

Emeril's Bistro  Ship:  Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras Cost: $ Breakfast, Lunch and DInner Menu (Mardi Gras)  

Emeril Lagasse’s first-ever restaurant at sea, features an à la carte menu with his hometown of New Orleans favorites - such as fried oysters, BBQ shrimp, duck & sausage gumbo, po-boys, muffaletta sandwiches, fresh ceviche, jambalaya and for breakfast, choices such as shrimp and grits, breakfast po-boys and bananas foster crepes! Raw bar, incredible desserts and a New Orleans atmosphere round out the experience - prices range from $4 to $7. An 18% service charge will be added to the a la carte selections. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Open for breakfast, lunch (on sea days) and dinner.  

Rudi's Seagrill™   Ship:  Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras Cost: $ Dinner Menu  

Rudi's Seargrill features next-level seafood selections, showcasing acclaimed culinary artist Rudi Sodamin's innovative artistry and "plates with personalities" where guests can feast their eyes on a new personable presentation every time they dine. The flavorful menu includes crab cake, salt-roasted spot prawns, broiled lobster tail - just to name a few. But the fun doesn't stop there, you will be entertained with several dishes presented as playful "food faces" that will be Instagram-worthy pieces of art. There is a fee of $49 per adult and $13 per child 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Open for dinner.

Big Chicken Ships:  Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Radiance Cost: Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch Menu  

A seagoing version of a restaurant created by Carnival's Chief Fun Officer, Shaquille O’Neal, Big Chicken features a delectable variety of fried chicken sandwiches and traditional sides such as fries, potato salad and jalapeno slaw. Breakfast is served through the afternoon with options such as chicken and egg biscuits and three-cheese omelets. Open for breakfast and lunch until 5:00pm. 

Seafood Shack™ | Seafood Corner Ships with Seafood Shack:  Conquest, Celebration, Dream, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Liberty, Magic, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Splendor, Sunrise, Valor, Venezia, Vista Ships with Seafood Corner:  Legend, Luminosa, Spirit Cost: $ Lunch and Dinner Menu

A New England-inspired eatery, Seafood Shack is a casual dining venue on the Lido Deck, This seafood-lovers’ paradise will feature a menu full of delicious, fresh favorites including lobster rolls, steamed lobster, fried shrimp, crab cakes, fried clams and more. Prices range from $3 to $16. An 18% service charge will be added to the a la carte selections. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Open for lunch (on sea days) and dinner until 10:00pm; on Luminosa, open for late lunch and dinner daily, until 9:30pm.

Masala Tiger Ships:   Splendor Cost: Complimentary Lunch Menu  

Cooked in a traditional clay oven, Masala Tiger serves up a wide variety of signature Indian delights that are uniquely spiced as well as an array of vegetarian options made from fresh produce. Open for lunch. 

Street Eats Ships:  Celebration, Jubilee, Mardi Gras Cost: Complimentary

Street Eats is Carnival’s tribute to food trucks, stalls and carts, with three ever-changing open-air stations. Steam Dream, specializes in the steamiest stuff this side of the spa, featuring favorites like bao buns and pot stickers. Mad Sizzle, with the likes of kebab and satay. And Time Fries, which serves up fries loaded up with culinary creations from our chefs, like cheesesteak fries! Open for lunch.

Thing 1 & Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast™ Ships:   ALL Cost: $ Brunch Menu

Sit down to a truly fantastical feast which features fun and unique menus. Bright colors and patterns decorate your table. You’re going to find that special spirit all throughout breakfast, so get ready to celebrate as you enjoy unforgettable interactions with the stars of Dr. Seuss, fun music… and let’s not forget the delicious menu, making this a meal to remember. The unique menu includes ‘Green Eggs and Ham’, brightly colored fruit, gravity-defying pancake stacks, funky French toast, ‘Moose Juice’ ‘n’ ‘Goose Juice’… and much more. Classic  breakfast offerings are available as well. Popular Dr. Seuss characters, Thing 1 and Thing 2 will join guests for fun interactions and one-of-a-kind photo opportunities. 

There is a fee of $15 per adult and $10 per child; children under 2 are complimentary. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water; gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion:  

Reservations are recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made on board and walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. The special breakfast will take place typically on one sea day morning, in the main dining room at 8:30am and 9:30am; scheduling is based on itinerary, so once on board, guests will be notified of the day and time the event will occur.   The Chef’s Table Ships: ALL Cost: $ This one-of-a-kind culinary experience includes an exquisite multi-course dinner hosted by one of the line’s master chefs along with a private reception and a personalized tour of the galley. With The Chef’s Table, a select group of 12-16 guests enjoy champagne and hors d’ouevres hosted by the ship’s chef de cuisine. The chef then takes the group on a personalized tour to see the galley in operation, providing participants with a unique perspective on Carnival’s extensive food and beverage operations. The evening concludes with a sumptuous full-service dinner with delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts created by the line’s master chefs. Depending on the vessel, the meal takes place in non-traditional dining venues throughout the ship – the galley, library, conference center, etc. On select ships, there is a dedicated dining room for Chef’s Table with window views into the galley. 

• The reservation fee is $90 per person on the following ships: Carnival Conquest, Carnival Elation, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory, Carnival Legend, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Valor.
• The reservation fee is $119 per person on the following ships: Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Dream, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Magic, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Pride, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Vista and Mardi Gras. 

An 18% service charge will be added. additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. The fee does not include any beverage that is normally ordered through bar service such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water. Reservations are highly recommended and can be requested prior to your cruise on Carnival.com by accessing ‘My Cruise Manager’. Reservations can also be made onboard at the Guest Services Desk, space permitting. Children must be at least 12 years of age to participate. Note: Very limited number of guests may participate!  

Coffee Bar    Ships with Promenade Coffee Bar:  Breeze, Conquest, Dream, Legend, Liberty, Magic, Pride, Spirit, Valor Cost: $ Drink Menu and Dessert Menu (not available at this time) A European-style café, featuring specialty coffees and teas, ice cream treats and fabulous pastries for a fee: Specialty Coffee ($1.75-$4.50); Specialty Tea ($1.95); Ice Cream Delights ($2.75-$3.50); Pastries and Cookies ($1.00-$2.00); Milk Shakes ($3.95).  

Javablue™ Cafe Ships:   Celebration, Elation, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Luminosa, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Radiance, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Venezia, Vista Cost: $ Dessert Menu Drink Menu (not available at this time) The JavaBlue Café, features fun twists on hot and cold drinks as well as sweet, baked treats. Beverages ($1.95-$5.75) and Sweets ($1.00-$1.95). In addition, Gelato is available on the Firenze and Venezia.

Cherry on Top™ Ships: Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Elation, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Liberty, Luminosa, Magic, Mardi Gras, Miracle, Panorama, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Venezia, Vista Cost: $ A well-stocked candy-and-more-store; in addition, premium ice cream, made to order is available on the Horizon and and Vista.   Swirls   Ships: ALL Cost: Complimentary Self-serve soft Ice cream and Frozen Yogurt (chocolate, vanilla and strawberry), available 11:00am to midnight in the Lido Marketplace or poolside area.  

Lido Marketplace - 24/7 Beverages   Ships: ALL Cost: Complimentary The following beverages are available in the Lido Marketplace, 24/7: Coffee, Hot Tea, Lemonade and Unsweetened Iced Tea.   Room Service Ships: ALL Cost: $ Breakfast Menu Daytime and Late Night Menu

Room Service is available 24 hours a day with a selection of sandwiches, salads, specialty items and desserts as well as a continental breakfast menu each morning, 6:00am to 10:00am (excluding the last day of the cruise). Charges apply (excluding the Continental Breakfast). Beverages will be charged at regular bar menu prices. Gratuities may be extended upon delivery.   

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Disney Wish Menus: Bars, Cafés, & Lounges

This is an extensive collection of the various bar, lounge, and everything in between menus found aboard the Disney Wish. They are in alphabetical order because that seems the most logical way for me to keep things organized. Some menus are shared such as Cove Bar and Currents or Enchanted Sword Café and Wishing Star Café. Not to mention sections of various menus are shared.

Please keep in mind, these menus are a snapshot in time, offerings and prices are subject to change.

Deck 13, Aft

The Cove Bar serves guests in the Quiet Cove. This same menu is also offered at Currents.

Amazonia Fizz

• Amazonia Fizz Hendricks Amazonia, Pineapple, Fresh Lime, Agave Nectar, Fever Tree Indian Tonic $16.00
• Smoky Melon Zignum Silver, Watermelon, Coconut Water $12.00
• K-Refresher Empress 1908, Elderflower, White Claw Watermelon $12.00
• Tropical Negroni Saigon Baigur, Campari, Carpano Antica $12.00
• Brew Chill Averna, Campari, Pineapple, Illy Cold Brew $12.00
• Caribbean Mule Ten To One, Fever Tree Ginger, Caribbean Krunkles IPA $12.00
• Infinity Swirl SelvaRey White, Strawberry, Dole Whip, Dos Maderas 5+5, Pina Colada $12.00
• Blue Hawaiian SelvaRey White, Pineapple, Coconut $10.00
• Mai Tai Captain Morgan Spiced, Cointreau, Orgeat $10.00
• Kentucky Lemonade Larceny, Cointreau, Lemonade, Truly Lime $10.00
• Acai-Pirinha Leblon Cachaça, Cedilla Acai $10.00
• Spritz Aperol, Ferrari, Blood Orange $10.00
• La Piña Croc Pineapple, Coconut $10.00
• Strawberry Basil Croc, Moët & Chandon ICE $15.00
• Berry Mojito Bacardi Limon, White Claw Black Cherry $15.00
• Cucumber Honey Dew Irvine’s American Dry, Fever Tree Mediterranean $15.00
• Mango Tajin Komos Anejo Cristalino, Topo Chico Strawberry Guava $15.00

By The Glass

• Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand Glass: $13.50
• Vanderpump Rosé Côte de Provence, France Glass: $11.25
• Pouilly-Fuissé Louis Jadot Burgundy, France Glass: $13.25
• Kendall Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon California, USA Glass: $9.50
• Caymus Suisun The Walking Fool California, USA Glass: $9.00
• Felino Malbec Mendoza, Argentina Glass: $9.50

Infinity Bubbles

• Brachetto D’Aqui Banfi Rosa Regale Glass: $10.75
• Ferrari Brut Glass: $11.75
• Taittinger Brut La Française Glass: $16.75
• Pommery Rosé Glass: $17.00
• Veuve Cliquot Rich Glass: $18.50
• Taittinger Prestige Rosé Glass: $19.50
• Mini Moët & Chandon Impérial Glass: $22.50
• Mini Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé Glass: $22.50
• Mini Pommery Pop Glass: $25.00

Adult Guests looking for a quiet break from the excitement of their day can stop into Cove Café, a Moana-inspired spot aboard the Disney Wish featuring specialty drinks, coffee, teas and desserts.

Freshly Roasted

• Syphon Brewing Choose your Bean: Classico, blend of Arabica Decaffeinato, classic blend decaffeinated Ethiopia, delicate intensity Colombia, medium intensity Brasile, intense Taste $10.00
• Chemex Brewing Choose your Bean: Classico, blend of Arabica Decaffeinato, classic blend decaffeinated Ethiopia, delicate intensity Colombia, medium intensity Brasile, intense Taste $8.00
• French Press Brewing Choose your Bean: Classico, blend of Arabica Decaffeinato, classico blend decaffeinated Ethiopia, delicate intensity Colombia, medium intensity Brasile, intense Taste $8.00
• V-60 Brewing Choose your Bean: Classico, blend of Arabica Decaffeinato, classic blend decaffeinated Ethiopia, delicate intensity Colombia, medium intensity Brasile, intense Taste $8.00
• Moka Brewing Choose your Bean: Classico, blend of Arabica Decaffeinato, classic blend decaffeinated Ethiopia, delicate intensity Colombia, medium intensity Brasile, intense Taste $8.00

Around The World

• Austrian Coffee, Chocolate, Whipped Cream $6.00
• Turkish Coffee, Sugar $6.00
• Vietnamese Coffee, Condensed Milk $6.00
• Mexican Coffee, Spices $6.00
• Italian Espresso, Ice Cream $6.00
• Thailand Coffee, Thai Tea, Condensed Milk $6.00

Baristas Favorites

• Espresso (Single) $2.50
• Espresso (Double) $3.50
• Macchiato (Single) $2.50
• Macchiato (Double) $3.50
• Mocha (Single) $3.25
• Mocha (Double) $4.50
• Café Latte (Single) $3.25
• Café Latte (Double) $4.50
• Cappuccino (Single) $3.25
• Cappuccino (Double) $4.50
• Add Flavor $0.75
• Nitro Coffee $6.00
• Magic Cocoa $6.50
• Cornetto Café $5.00
• Tiramisù $7.00
• Green Tea Matcha $5.50
• Turmeric Latte $5.50
• Beet Root Latte $5.50

Cold Brew Cocktails

• Brew Colada SelvaRey Coconut, Coconut Water $12.50
• Brew Fashion Old Forester, Chocolate Bitters $12.50
• Brew Tonic Gun Powder Gin, Fever Tree $12.50
• Brew & Sand Monkey Shoulder, Cherry Heering, Cointreau Blood Orange $12.50

Wine by the Glass

• Moët & Chandon Ice Épernay, France Glass: $15.25
• Taittinger Brut La Française Reims, France Glass: $16.75
• St. Francis Sonoma Chardonnay California, USA Glass: $9.75
• Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Trentino-Alto-Adige, Italy Glass: $11.00
• King Estate Pinot Noir Oregon, USA Glass: $12.50
• Murphy-Goode Merlot Sonoma County, California, USA Glass: $9.00

Deck 14, Forward

Currents serves guests one deck above the Toy Story aquatic area. This same menu is also offered at Cove Bar.

Enchanted Sword Café

Deck 5, Midship

Fresh from the Press

• Booster Orange, Carrot, Lemon, Ginger $5.25
• Rejuvenate Beet Root, Carrot, Apple $5.25
• Detox Kale, Spinach, Cucumber, Spirulina, Dasani $5.25

Juice ‘N’ Go

• Juice Tonic: Rebuilding Apple, Banana, Kale, Spinach, Chia Seed, Spirulina $6.25
• Get Up: Restore Banana, Blueberry, Strawberry, Almond Milk, Sunflower Seeds, Turmeric Powder $9.00
• Add Protein Vanilla or Chocolate $1.50
• Illy Cold Brew Cappuccino $5.00
• Vita Coco Coconut Water $6.25
• Core Power Strawberry Banana or Vanilla $5.00
• Health-Ade Kombucha Pink Lady Apple or Pomegranate $6.25
• Huzzah Probiotic Juicy Pear or Strawberry Hibiscus $5.00
• Rum Mocha Illy Cold Brew, SelvaRey Chocolate Rum, Kahlua $11.00
• Matcha-tini Tia Maria Matcha, Belvedere Single Estate Lake Bartezek $11.00
• St. Francis Chardonnay Sonoma County, California, USA Glass: $9.75

Keg & Compass

Deck 5, Forward

Keg & Compass pub celebrates the adventure and romance of the sea, designed in the rustic architectural style of a late 1800s Norwegian sailor’s map room and drawing inspiration from the rich folklore of Norse seafaring. This casual setting is the perfect place to kick back and watch live sports while sampling a selection of custom craft brews available exclusively aboard the Disney Wish.

Buffalo Wings

• 10 Wings Served with Carrots, Celery, Blue Cheese Dressing and Ranch Dressing. Signature Sauces: Sweet BBQ Sweet Chili, Buffalo, Hades Hot $8.00
• 20 Wings Served with Carrots, Celery, Blue Cheese Dressing and Ranch Dressing. Signature Sauces: Sweet BBQ Sweet Chili, Buffalo, Hades Hot $16.00

Signature Sauces

• Sweet Barbecue
• Sweet Chili
• Plant-Based Chicken Tenders 10 Tenders Served with Carrots, Celery and Plant-based Ranch Dressing $12.00
• Loaded Potato Puffs Fried Potato Puffs Topped with Nacho Cheese, Jalapeños, Crisp Bacon, Scallions, and Sour Cream $8.00
• German Pretzel A giant Bavarian Pretzel baked soft on the inside, crispy on the outside and salted. Served with German Mustard and Beer Cheese $8.00
• Fried Coconut Shrimp and Prawn Crackers With Sweet Chili Sauce and Curry Dippings $10.00
• The Keg and Compass Platter Spiced Sausage with Gurkan and Sour Cream Lefse, Rosemary Ham, Cheddar, Jarlsberg Cheese, Boiled Egg, Apple, Celery, Pickle Chutney and Pickled Onions, Served with Rye Bread $12.00
• Bangers and Mash Grilled Cumberland Sausages on Mashed Buttered Potatoes with Onion Gravy $14.00
• Fish and Chips Beer-battered Haddock Filet with Double-fried Potatoes and mushy Peas served with Tartar Sauce and Malt Vinegar. Plant-based “Fishless Fish” available upon request $16.00
• Steak ‘N’ Einstock Ale Pie Beefsteak Slow-cooked in Einstock Ale Gravy, Topped with golden Pastry served with Buttered Heirloom Carrots, Green Beans and Roasted Parsnip Mash $14.00
• Sherry Trifle $6.00
• Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding With Marmalade Glaze and Vanilla Sauce $6.00

Uncharted Beers

• Uncharted Lager 5.1% ABV $7.50
• Twisted Tentacle Ale 5.4% ABV $7.50
• Malestrom Stout 6.1% ABV $7.50

Lagers & Ales

• Kona Longboard Island Lager 4.6% ABV $7.50
• Bud Light Light American Lager, 4.2% ABV $6.50
• Samuel Adams Boston Lager 5.0% ABV $6.50
• Kentucky Bourbon Ale 8.2% ABV $9.00
• Powder Monkey American Pale Ale, 4.8% ABV $7.50

Stouts & IPAs

• Loose Cannon American IPA, 7.25% ABV $7.50
• Luau Passion Orange Guava IPA 6.5% ABV $7.50
• Lagunitas IPA 6.2% ABV $9.00
• Guinness Irish Dry Stout, 4.2% ABV $9.00

Wheats & Cider

• Blue Moon Belgian White Wheat Beer, 5.4% ABV $7.50
• Angry Orchard Cider, 5.0% ABV $7.50

Specialty Beers

• La Find Du Monde Tripel Ale 6.8% ABV $7.50
• Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock 6.7% ABV $9.50

Beer Specials

• Classic Beers 6-Pack Special Buy 5, get 1 free – any imported or domestic beer, any time $30.00
• Signature Beers 6-Pack Special Buy 5, get 1 free – any imported or domestic beer, any time $35.00
• Premium Beers 6-Pack Special Buy 5, get 1 free – any imported or domestic beer, any time $46.25
• Beer Mug Purchase an exclusive Disney Cruise Line Beer Mug and get a 20 oz draft beer for the price of a 16 oz $16.00
• Northern Lights Line Aquavit, Mead, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, and Uncharted Lager $13.00
• Old Fashioned Glögg Port, Bourbon, and Viking Spices $10.00
• Skall Sangria Lineman’s Framboise, Twisted Tentacle Ale, and Lilet Rose $10.00
• Longship Semi-sweet, 13% ABV $18.00
• Odin’s Potion Full body dry, 13% ABV $18.00
• Dansk Mjod Hibiscus & Hops, 19% ABV $16.00

Wines by the Glass

• Moët & Chandon Ice Epernay, France Glass: $15.25

Beer Enthusiast

• Orval Trappist Ale Belgium, 6.9% ABV $9.50
• Lindemans Framboise Lambic Belgium, 2.50% ABV $18.50
• Duvel Golden Ale Belgium, 8.50% ABV $7.00
• La Trappe Quadrupel Oak Aged Trappist Ale Netherlands, 10% ABV $9.50
• Saison Dupont Farmhouse Ale Belgium, 6.50% ABV $9.50

• Fly Me to the Moon Jack Daniels Sinatra, Carpano Antica Formula $20
• Golden Stars Woodford Reserve Double Oak, Cointreau, Salted Caramel, Cornflakes, Popcorn $14
• Le Stelle Absolut Mandarin, Absolut Raspberry, Blackberries, Raspberries, Basil, Lime $14
• Luna’s Favorite Croc Pineapple, Grand Marnier, Ginger, Lemonade $12
• Libation Delight Bayou Satsuma Rum | Pomeéranate| Acquavit | Lemon | Sprite $12
• Moon’n’Stars Absolut Pears Cointreau Blood, Orange Lemongrass, Bergamot, Lemon $12
• Kona Longboard Island Lager (4.6%) $7.50
• Blue Moon Belgian White (5.4%) $7.50
• Powder Monkey Pale Ale (4.8%) $9
• Lagunitas IPA (6.26%) $7.50

Bottled Beer

• Daura Damm Lager Gluten Free (5.4%) $7.00
• Heineken 0.0 Zero Proof Lager (0.0%) $6.00
• Topo Chico Strawberry Guava $6.00
• White Claw Black Cherry| Mango | Walermelon $6.00
• Truly Pineapple | Wild Berry $6.00
• Moët & Chandon Ice Épernay, France $15.25
• Taitlinger Brut La Française Reims, France $16.75
• St. Francis Sonoma Chardonnay California, USA $9.75
• Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Trentino Adige, Italy $11
• Vanderpump Rose Provence, France $11.25
• Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand $13.5
• King Estate Pinot Noir Oregon, USA $12.5
• Felino Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $9.50
• Kendall Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon California, USA $9.50
• Murphy-Goode Merlot Sonoma County, USA $9.00

Marceline Market Café

Nightingale’s

Deck 3, Midship

Nightingale’s is a refined piano bar inspired by Cinderella’s lyrical rendition of “Sing Sweet Nightingale” in the 1950 film, offering an extensive menu of fine wines, bubblies and hand-crafted cocktails.

Sweet Nightingale’s

• Sweet Nightingale Hendricks Amazonia, Passion Fruit, Rosemary, Mint $20.00

Frozen Bubbles

• Chocolate Baileys Salted Caramel, Absolut Vanilia, Chocolate $14.00
• Coconut SelvaRey Coconut, Rumchata, Cream $14.00
• Tropical Empress Gin, Luxardo Maraschino, Lemon $14.00

Smoke Bubbles

• Butterfly Bombay Sapphire, Butterfly Pea Tea, Citrus $13.00
• Step Mother Blanton’s Single Barrel, Antica Carpano, Ginger $13.00
• Step Sisters Don Julio 1942, Calvados, Strega, Lillet Blanc $13.00

Air Bubbles

• Crystal Slipper Ciroc, Chambord, Moët & Chandon Ice, Rose Water $16.00
• Lucifer’s Punch SelvaRey White, Fumè Blanc, Orange, Moët & Chandon Impérial $16.00
• Dreams Come True Empress Gin, Elderflower, White Cranberry, Moët & Chandon Rosè $16.00

White Wines

• Castello del Poggio Moscato Italy Glass: $8.25
• Selbach Riesling Kabinett Mosel, Germany Glass: $8.25
• La Scolca Gavi Piedmont, Italy Glass: $8.75
• Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc Sonoma Countv, California Glass: $11.00
• ZD Chardonnay Napa Valley California, USA Glass: $14.50
• Pouilly Fumé Baron de L’ Loire Valley, France Glass: $37.00
• Robert Mondavi Merlot Private Selection California, USA Glass: $8.75
• Terrazas de los Andes Malbec Mendoza, Argentina Glass: $9.75
• Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir California, USA Glass: $11.75
• Craggy Range Te Kahu Hawkes Bay, New Zealand Glass: $13.75
• Amarone della Valpolicella Sartori Veneto, Italy Glass: $14.75
• Gevrey-Chambertin Louis Jadot Burgundy, France Glass: $17.75
• Summus Banfi Tuscany, Italy Glass: $19.00
• Château Rauzan-Ségla Bordeaux, France Glass: $42.00
• Pahlmeyer Merlot California, USA Glass: $44.00

Champagne / Sparkling

• Domaine Chandon California, USA Glass: $9.75
• Bellavista Cuvée Veneto, Italy Glass: $11.75
• Mumm’s Cordon Rouge Reims. France Glass: $12.00
• Pommery Rosé Reims, France Glass: $17.00
• Moët & Chandon Impérial Epernay, France Glass: $20.25
• Taittinger Prestige Rosé Reims, France Glass: $19.50
• Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Reims, France Glass: $25.00
• Billecart-Salmon Aÿ, France Glass: $26.00
• Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Reims, France Glass: $26.00
• Billecart-Salmon Rosé Ay, France Glass: $27.00
• Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus Reims, France Glass: $28.00
• Taittinger Nocturne Reims, France Glass: $29.00
• Bollinger Special Cuvée Av. France Glass: $34.00
• Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Epernay, France Glass: $38.00
• Dom Pérignon Épernay, France Glass: $52.00
• Perrier-Jouët Rosé Belle Epoque Épernay, France Glass: $58.00
• Krug Grand Cuvée Reims, France Glass: $62.00
• Veuve Cliquot Extra Old Reims, France Bottle: $160.00
• Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Reims, France Bottle: $330.00
• Louis Roederer Cristal Reims, France Bottle: $410.00
• Krug Rosé Reims, France Bottle: $480.00
• Dom Pérignon Rosé Épernay, France Bottle: $490.00
• Armand de Brignac Gold Reims, France Bottle: $520.00

Deck 11, Midship

There is a walkup pool bar with a selection of beer, wine, and is a spot to pick up a Disney Wish cooler.

Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge

This IS the place you’re looking for. Take to the stars at Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge, an epic adult experience where you can try some of the favorite beverages throughout the Star Wars galaxy.

• Batuu | Spire Sunset Grown on the sides of the planet’s petrified spires. Saigon Bagur, Kumquat, Lychee, Coconut. $15.00
• Mustafar | Berken’s Flow From the largest lavafall of the galaxy. SelvaRey Coconut, Rumchata, Godiva Chocolate, Coconut Water. $16.00
• Coruscant | The Chancellor Enjoyed by the senate elite members. Hennessy James, Calvados Menorval 1972. $20.00
• Moons of Endor | The Golden One A mix of herbs and berries from the Forest Moon surface. Belvedere Blackberry & Lemongrass, Amaretto Velvet. $15.00
• Tatooine | Freetown Reserve Made of Bantha hides mashed with fermented grains. Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. $20.00
• Astroid Belt | Pickled Mynock Proudly servin’ to any partygoer eager to fuel up. Código 1530 Artesenal Mezcal, Cointreau Blood Orange, Baileys Salted Caramel. $16.00
• Hyperspace Lounge Glass Add a Hyperspace Lounge Glass with purchase of any cocktail $12.00
• Coaxium Trio $250.00

Zero Proof (Non-Alcoholic)

• Cloud City Oat Milk, Blue Raspberry, Galaxy Ice Cream $7.00
• Cloud City with Porg souvenir glass Oat Milk, Blue Raspberry, Galaxy Ice Cream $24.00
• Temple Twist Apple, Mint, Pineapple, Ginger Beer, Kiwi $7.00
• Temple Twist with Porg souvenir glass Apple, Mint, Pineapple, Ginger Beer, Kiwi $24.00

Kaiburr Crystal

• Kaiburr Crystal The galaxy’s rarest and valuable cocktail $5000.00

Wines George Lucas’ visionary brilliance transitions seamlessly from screen to a vineyard panoramic where he has assembled the ultimate cast; including world-class winemakers, wineries in California and Italy which are ripe with potential, and an architectural vernacular that ties everything together in an unrivaled wine experience.

Wines – Italy

• Viandante Del Cielo – “Lungolago” Glass: $20.00
• Viandante Del Cielo – “Viandante” Glass: $33.00
• Viandante Del Cielo – “Pristinvm” Glass: $27.00

Wines – France

• Bastide de Margüi, 1784 Rosé Glass: $20.00
• Bastide de Margüi, 1784 Vin Blanc Glass: $27.00
• Bastide de Margüi, 1784 Vin Rouge Glass: $33.00

Wines – USA

• Skywalker Pinot Noir Rosé Glass: $14.50
• Skywalker Chardonnay Glass: $18.00
• Skywalker Pinot Noir Glass: $31.00
• Skywalker Sparkling Glass: $50.00

The Flight of Skywalker

• The Flight of Skywalker An intergalactic tour through the flavors of the Skywalker vineyards of Marin County. Rose, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sparkling. $50.00

Galaxy Brews

• Batuuan Harvest Brew 4.3%. A popular drink enjoyed by local Batuuans and travelers during the annual Batuuan Harvest Festival, the Harvest Brew celebrates the beautiful bounty that the planet enjoys every harvest season. $10.00
• Mustafarian Black Ale 8.5%. Inspired by this volcanic world, the Mustafarian Black Ale captures the dark history and legends that took place on the planet, which was also the site of Darth Vader’s personal sanctum $10.00

This New Orleans-inspired lounge is centrally located, offering creative cocktails, specialty coffees and signature beignets in a lively, social atmosphere.

MORNING MENU

Mama Odie’s Kitchen

• One Beignet $1.50
• Two Beignets $2.50
• Three Beignets $3.25
• Mama’s Special 3 Beignets, Valrhona Chocolate, Ethel M Chocolate $19.00
• Louis Favorite Honey Salted Caramel Almond Häagen-Dazs, Beignet, With Espresso or Hot Cocoa $8.00

Fresh Mimosas

Start with a refreshing juice and add some bubbles. Let us amaze you with our selection of delightful Mimosas and more.

Bloody Mary

Start with your choice of premium vodka and add from our selections of house-made Bloody Mary mix, tomato juice, seasonings, spices, and sauces. We’ll concoct it just the way you like it..

Fresh Press

Juice’ N’ Go

• Add Protein Vanilla or Chocolate $2.00
• Bayou Punch Bullet, D’Usse V.S.O.P., Milk, Vanilla, Illy $9.00
• Café au Lait Martini Absolut Vanilia, Godiva Chocolate, Frangelico, Illy $10.50

Barista’s Favorites

• Chai Latte $5.00

Grab & Go

EVENING MENU

• Smoked Fashioned Bayou Rum XO Mardi Gras, Bitters $20.00
• Cajun Michelada Clamato, Cajun Spices, Abita Amber Lager $9.00
• Orleans Crusta Hennessv-VS, Grand Marier, Luxardo, Angostura $11.00
• Hurricane Bayou Reserve, Passion Fruit, Lime $12.00 with souvenir glass $17.00
• Absinthe Frappé Pernod Absinthe, Anisette|, Abita vanilla Cream Soda $10.00
• Sazerac Pernod Absinthe, Sazerac Rye, Peychaud’s Bitters $13.00
• Abita Purple Haxe Raspberry Lager $7.50
• Abita Amber Lager $7.50
• Terrapin Wake’n’Bake Imperial Stout $9.00
• Abita Turbodog Brown Ale $7.00
• Abita Jockamo Juicy IPA $7.00
• Abita 30 90 Lager $7.00
• Abita Legit Hard Lemonade $7.00
• Abita Root Beer $5.50
• Abita vanIlla cream Soda $5.50
• Abita king Cake Soda $5.50
• New Orleans Float Honey Salted Caramel Almond Haasen-Dazs, Abita Root Beer $5.50
• Orange Soda Fresh Orange Juice Aorta Vanilla Cream Soda $5.50

Around The Bayou Experience

• Bayou Rum Spiced
• Bayou Rum Reserve
• Bayou Rum XO Mardi Gras $25.00

Sommelier Bin

Each wine by the glass is $11.00. As we update our wine list, we find “unique bottles” we would like to relay the value to use. The wine will remain a mystery until presented.

The Lookout

Beer & Seltzers

• Kronenbourg Blanc $7.00
• Peroni $7.00 White Claw Black Cherry, Mango or Watermelon $6.00
• Truly Pineapple or Wild Berry $6.00
• Mango Mojito Bacardi silver rum, with freshly muddled, limes and mint leaves, agave nectar & mango purée $10.00
• Piña Colava Bacardi razz rum blended with piña colada & raspberry purée $8.00

Coffee & Iced Teas

• Caramel Hazelnut Mocha Monin Hazelnut, Ghirardelli Caramel, Illy Espresso $5.50
• Salted Caramel Coconut Latte Monin Salted Caramel, Coconut, Illy Espresso $5.50
• Strawberry Mint and Basil The crisp flavor of Mint is infused with earthy Basil to refresh your senses and balance the sweetness of the Strawberries $5.25
• Super Berry Blueberry, Blackberry, Raspberry, Plain Yoghurt $5.50
• Tropicale Strawberry, Mango, Orange $5.50

Deck 12, Aft

Step inside The Rose, an elegant adult-exclusive lounge infused with Disney storytelling aboard the Disney Wish. Sip a cocktail surrounded by antiqued mirrors and “floating” rose petals that capture the “floating enchantment of the castle from Beauty and the Beast.

• The Rose Komos Reposado Rosa, Grand Marnier Cuvee Louis Alexandre, Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé $50.00
• Plant and Fleurs Grey Goose VX, Vanderpump Rosè, Blackberry $16.00
• Sweet Rose Empress 1908, Cointreau, Grapefruit $15.00
• Mon Capitaine Dos Madeiras, Galliano, Chartreuse $14.00
• Crazy Old Fashion Woody Creek, Bonne Maman Intense Cherry $14.00
• Mrs. Tea SelvaRey White, Belvedere Pear & Ginger, Pique Passion Fruit Green Tea, Mot Imperial Rosè $20.00
• Monkey Spritzer Monkey 47, Cointreau Blood Orange, Cranberry, Evian Lemon Ginger $18.00
• Rocher Tanqueray Ten, Port Tawny 10 Yrs, Barolo Chinato, Chocolate Bitters $16.00
• Royal Wedding Buckingham Palace Dry Gin, Fog Point Vodka, Lillet Blanc $20.00
• Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc Sonoma County, California Glass: $11.00
• Kurt Russell’s GoGi Goldie Chardonnay California, USA Glass: $17.25
• Meiomi Pinot Noir California, USA Glass: $11.75
• Chateau Bardoulet Saint Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux, France Glass: $13.75
• Kurt Russell’s GoGi Pinot Noir California, USA Glass: $29.25
• Moët & Chandon Impérial Épernay, France Glass: $20.25
• Billecart-Salmon Ay, France Glass: $26.00
• Billecart-Salmon Rosé Aÿ, France Glass: $27.00
• Bollinger Special Cuvée Aÿ, France Glass: $34.00
• Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Épernay, France Glass: $38.00
• Perrier-Jouët Rosé Belle Epoque Epernay, France Glass: $58.00
• Dom Pérignon Epernay, France Glass: $52.00
• Dom Pérignon Rosé Epernay, France Bottle: $490.00

Sommelier Bin Each wine by the glass from the bin is eleven dollars. As we update our wine list, we always find “unique bottles.” We would like to relay the value to you. The wine will remain a “mystery” until presented. Glass: $11.00

Wheezy’s Freezies

Deck 12, Forward

• Squeaker Mango, Blueberries, Orgeat and Vanilla Ice Cream $7.50
• Cowboy Shake Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Banana, Salted Caramel and White Chocolate $7.50
• To Infinity Fresh Mango, Fresh Carrot, Simply Lemonade and Coconut Water $7.50
• Small Roar Green Apple, Ginger and Sprite $7.50
• Smell Like Berries Coconut, Pineapple, Strawberry and Raspberry $7.50

Wishing Star Café

Deck 4, Midship

Hook’s Barbery

Hook’s Barbery is out of alphabetical order because it is a hidden lounge of sorts and is technically listed under the spa & salon venue category. Well, it’s along the hallway with glass windows across from the Untangled Salon. so not really hidden.

It is described as a calm refuge tucked away from Senses Spa, Hook’s Barbery is designed for the utmost in relaxation—featuring heavy leather chairs, dark wood tones and deep grays, and drapery evoking Captain Hook’s own style. During treatments and special evening events, this European-style barbery invites Guests 21 and older to unwind even further at our hidden bar offering specialty whiskey tastings.

During our visit, a tactile menu was not available, but the concept is that you can order what you see at the bar with a focus on smoked Old Fashioneds. There are a variety of simple syrup flavors, your choice of spirit, and a selection of wood chips for the smoking of the cocktail. For example, an Old Fashioned made with Blanton’s, cherry simple, and I cannot remember what wood chips I went with. This came to $25.96 with the included 18% auto gratuity.

Oh, the Untangled Salon… Strange, Untangled Salon does not offer wine and Champagne as is common with similar venues on land. Seems like a great idea… hint.. hint… hint…

During the Christening cruise on June 29, 2022, the menus for Preludes and Triton Lounge were not available.

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8 Replies to “Disney Wish Menus: Bars, Cafés, & Lounges”

Wow! Thank you so much for posting so many details! The pictures were great!

So with all those Cafes only one can serve a Chai Tea Latte?

I like seeing all the specialty coffees, and also All the different brew methods like Chemex. However there seems to be quite the emphasis on cocktails in the $20-$50 range ??

Thanks for these. Was hoping for more non alcoholic options.

Thanks for the info! I noticed a charge for snacks like chicken wings. Last time we sailed in 2019, you could go to the pub and there was no charge. Has charging for bar snacks become the norm across the fleet now?

They’ve always charged for extra bar food you order from them. They do have the free stuff out in the evenings that includes some wings, but if you order any other time I think they’ve always charged. Of course, you can just go order from room service for free if you wish also

Wondering if you had a chance to check out the Sommelier Bin at either the Rose or the Bayou while you were on the ship? Also by chance do you happen to know what the Momma’s special Beignets is all about? Quite a price difference from just 3 Beignets…. Was wondering what you received for that?

Did not order from the bin or order the beignets.

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The 5 best nyc dinner cruises for food & views.

These dinner cruises provide some of the best views of Manhattan.

The Best NYC Dinner Cruises

Courtesy of La Barca Cantina

When you're strolling the streets of Manhattan, it can be difficult to grasp the magnitude of the city, with its skyscrapers and densely packed landmarks. The solution? A boat ride. A breezy sail in New York Harbor can feature everything from an elegant dinner to a live jazz band to tacos and tequila. Read on to discover the top-rated New York City dinner cruise options as determined by travel expert opinion and recent reviews.

City Cruises New York Bateaux Premier Dinner Cruise

Price: From $144 Duration: 3 hours Standout perk: This all-glass boat delivers panoramic skyline views.

Climbing aboard the Bateaux feels like stepping into a greenhouse, with its glass-enclosed structure and water views in every direction. There are no bad seats on this boat, but as an upgrade you can reserve a window table for the best views of the Hudson River, the East River and the New York Harbor. This cruise is a match for anyone seeking elegance: The tables are covered in crisp white cloths, wine and cocktails are served in sparkling glasses, and a three-course a la carte dinner is served at a relaxed pace (no buffet here).

The Bateaux cruise is an experience to get dressed up for, where the dress code is semi-formal and dinner is accompanied by live music. The sunset can provide the perfect backdrop for pictures, and don't forget to snap a shot of the Statue of Liberty . Children younger than 6 are not permitted on this cruise, so expect a polished, for-adults atmosphere complete with creative cocktails and dancing under the stars. The Bateaux has rightfully earned a reputation for its fresh food; this three-course, plated menu includes several tempting a la carte options from a ravioli starter with crispy pancetta to osso bucco with cauliflower polenta.

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City Cruises New York Signature Dinner Cruise

Price: From $109 Duration: 2.5 hours Standout perk: A live DJ gives this dinner cruise an extra dose of atmosphere.

Looking for a casual night of dining and dancing with the addition of a skyline backdrop? This dinner cruise offers just that. Set sail from Chelsea Piers in a climate-controlled boat along the Hudson and East rivers, admiring New York City landmarks like the Empire State Building . For dinner, indulge in a chef-prepared buffet with a wide range of options from Greek salad to oven-roasted salmon with miso to Caribbean jerk braised pork. If you're bringing a sweet tooth on board, be sure to check out the ample dessert station.

After snapping some pictures on the open-air deck, return to the cabin for cocktails from the cash bar, interactive games and upbeat music from the onboard DJ.

Those traveling with young kids will be pleased to know that infants younger than 3 cruise free – so feel free to bring your little ones along to enjoy the experience with you.

La Barca Cantina

Price: Varies Duration: 2 hours Standout perk: You'll find an extensive tequila and mezcal list on board to accompany the Mexican fare.

One criticism of New York dinner cruises is that they don't offer good value for money, but the "taco boat" challenges that critique with ceviche, tacos, churros, cocktails and skyline views for an affordable price. Climb aboard a yacht at Pier 81 to experience a youthful, modern interpretation of a dinner cruise – think: low lighting, couches for lounging and three bars, complete with Latin pop, salsa and dance music playing in the background. Raise a glass while the yacht sails south on the Hudson River to check out world-famous Manhattan skyline views.

La Barca Cantina also offers a bottomless brunch cruise with a DJ, as well as special events.

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Classic Harbor Line NYC Evening Jazz Cruise

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Price: From $108 Duration: 1.5 hours Standout perk: A jazz trio typically featuring a sax, keyboard and drums plays live on board.

Listen to jazz standards aboard a 1920s-style yacht with this fun sightseeing cruise departing from Pier 62 in Chelsea Piers. Choose between kicking back in the climate-controlled cabin or on the open-air deck throughout this evening cruise, which includes views of Manhattan landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Live music is played outside on the deck or inside the salon, depending on the season (and the boat, Manhattan or Manhattan II).

While this cruise doesn't offer dinner, one complimentary alcoholic beverage is included, and a cash bar offers additional drinks and snacks. Listen to music by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and more as you sail past the twinkling Manhattan skyline. Those traveling in a group should keep in mind: Tickets are slightly discounted for groups of 4 to 16.

Circle Line New York City Harbor Lights Cruise

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Price: From $54 Duration: 2 hours Standout perk: This no-fuss, excellent-value cruise option has drinks and snacks available for purchase on board.

When you're craving panoramic views rather than a three-course meal, choose the Circle Line's Harbor Lights cruise departing from Pier 83. This sightseeing sailing delivers an up-close experience of the Manhattan skyline lights coming to life, while cruising past landmarks including the Brooklyn Bridge and the Chrysler Building . A live guide provides narration and historical context for what you're seeing. As the sun sets behind New Jersey, watch the glow of the sinking sun reflect in the windows of skyscrapers.

Food from the onboard cafe – like salads, sandwiches and snacks – as well as beer, wine and cocktails at the bar are available for purchase. This is an ideal situation for groups with varying levels of hunger and thirst. Sit alfresco in the breeze or indoors in the climate-controlled cabin – it's up to you.

Non-English-speaking guests can download the Circle Line app for narration available in several languages; just be sure to bring your own headset.

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How To Celebrate Father's Day In San Diego

Show your appreciation for Dad with these exciting events throughout San Diego.

Flagship Cruises

Take Father's Day afloat this year with the help of Flagship Cruises. Spend the morning dining on a classic brunch , sipping beer and listening to live music. Or, later in the evening, head out on the sunset dinner cruise serving short rib and shrimp scampi-the perfect way to say "thank you" to Dad!

Stake Chophouse & Bar

Indulge Dad in an upscale steak dinner this Father's Day. Coronado's Stake Chophouse & Bar welcomes Dads to dine on delicacies such as a 30-day dry-aged prime tomahawk, melt-in-your-mouth lobster mashed potatoes and a "Dadhattan," a spin on the Manhattan featuring Eagle Rare 10-year bourbon.

Pendry San Diego

Pendry San Diego is celebrating Dads on all fronts. At both the sophisticated Provisional Kitchen and laidback Nason's Beer Hall , executive chef Brandon Sloan is plating up a specialty 20-ounce bone-in Creekstone steak smothered in garlic and peppercorn that will guarantee leftovers for later. Be sure to toast to the special day with Pendry Woodford Barrel Reserve Old Fashioneds!

Rancho Bernardo Inn

Sprawled across 265 acres in North County, Rancho Bernardo Inn is the perfect place for a Father's Day cookout and friendly golf competition. Bring the whole family to the Inn's Aragon Lawn for an all-inclusive barbecue lunch, craft beer and a Whiskeys of the World tasting. If Dad is up for it, continue the afternoon on the golf course for more on-par celebrating.

18th Green at Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course; PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND

We all know Dads love good, old-fashioned home cooking. Why not let the Michelin-recognized Paradisaea take the reins? At this La Jolla hot spot, chef Jeff Armstrong will dish out a three-course prix-fixe menu featuring housemade honey sausage, a grilled-to-perfection tomahawk and summery sides that Pops is sure to love.

Belmont Park

This seaside park is taking the wheel this Father's Day with its 11th annual Car Show, featuring over 100 classic vehicles. While Dad peruses the muscle cars and racing machines, grab him a beer on tap-served out of a vintage Chevy-before treating him to a ride on the wooden rollercoaster, the Giant Dipper. We hope he isn't afraid of heights!

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Restaurants, Food and Drink | Patios at 35 Chicago restaurants and bars, from…

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Restaurants, Food and Drink | Patios at 35 Chicago restaurants and bars, from a spot with outdoor bumper pool to happy hour hangs

People eat and drink on the patio at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub, 1221 W. Blackhawk St., on May 3, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

People eat and drink outdoors and indoors at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub, 1221 W. Blackhawk St., on its first day of business, May 3, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Natalie Mitchell feeds her son, Xavier Kuzma while Daniel Kuzma watches on May 18, 2024, on the patio at Nicky's of Beverly in Chicago. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)

Moria Garza, center, holds her daughter, Ayla Garza, while speaking to Brendan McAlinden,before McAlinden plays with his band, The Brendan McAlinden Experience, on May 18, 2024, on the patio at Nicky's of Beverly in Chicago. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)

People dine on May 18, 2024, on the patio at Nicky's of Beverly in Chicago. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)

Jon Young, managing partner at Volo Restaurant Wine Bar, 2008 W. Roscoe St., delivers a plate of oysters to a table in the back patio, May 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Diners toast as they eat and drink in the back patio at Volo Restaurant Wine Bar, 2008 W. Roscoe St., May 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Jon Young, center, managing partner at Volo Restaurant Wine Bar, 2008 W. Roscoe St., pours wines for diners at a table in the back patio, May 16, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Summer is approaching and as the temperatures are heating up, restaurants and bars across the city are tearing down their winterized patio structures and letting the cool breeze blow through.

Chicagoans know to savor any and all bouts of warm, sunny weather. Parks and beaches are a natural draw, but so are restaurants and bars with outdoor seating, where we can laugh with a drink in one hand and a fork in the other amid peaceful vistas or vibrant cityscapes.

But where to snag a coveted chair? To help you out, the Tribune food team’s guide for outdoor patios contains spots where you can read or work for a spell, places with after-work happy hours to treat your team, plus patios fit for date night.

Alfresco your future afternoons away with our list below:

Scroll the map to see where you can find the best patios in Chicago. Click on a marker to see more information about that location.

A rooftop patio: Raised in the Loop

Take in skyscrapers and Chicago River vistas at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel’s Raised, where a patio three stories above street level makes fending off the corporate crowd and tourists worth the toil. While sometimes downtown bars skimp on flavor and service for million-dollar views, neither was sacrificed on my recent weeknight visit. Choose from cushioned couches or high-top tables to dine on shared snacks from the new California-inspired summer menu from chef Oliver Melgar, like crunchy-savory ahi tuna tacos with wonton taco shells and avocado mousse, or crispy Taiwanese popcorn chicken with sweet chili sauce. Drinks like a jammy bourbon and red wine concoction or a creamsicle-like mocktail with orange juice and vanilla syrup are the perfect complement to a night out in a city with such stunning views. — Lauryn Azu

1 W. Upper Wacker Drive, 312-795-3308, raisedbarchicago.com

Other rooftop patios: Gene’s Sausage Shop and Delicatessen in Lincoln Square, Tavern on the Point in Edison Park, Twisted Spoke in West Town, Open Outcry Brewing Co. in Morgan Park

A newly opened patio: Goose Island Salt Shed Pub in West Town

Goose Island Salt Shed Pub started pouring drinks May 3. Founded by John Hall in 1988 on Clybourn Avenue in Lincoln Park, the Chicago brewery closed that original location in December and moved to its new home right next to the Salt Shed. The new pub’s patio looks out onto the river and downtown skyline, and has tables with umbrellas and couches to lounge on. Treat yourself to snacks such as pretzels with beer cheese and mustard or fill up on larger meals such as a smash burger with fries. And yes, you can visit the pub without a ticket to see a show. — Kayla Samoy

1221 W. Blackhawk St., 312-915-0071, gooseisland.com

Other new patios: 101 Club in Streeterville, Casa Chi in Streeterville, Maxwell’s Trading in the West Loop, Kindling in the Loop

A patio to sip coffee and send emails: Beatrix Fulton Market in the West Loop

I usually do my cafe writing cramped in a poorly lit corner, rotating like a sunflower to the nearest open window. Beatrix is a wonderful alternative. There’s flexibility, abundant space and a motivating amount of lovely green plants at the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, bakery and cafe. You could start your morning on the comfy patio couches with a coffee, move into the shaded indoor/outdoor area with a pastry as the heat rises and then grab brunch with colleagues under umbrellas on the restaurant side. The main attraction (besides the free WiFi) is the cafe and bakery with a gorgeous display case of visually sumptuous baked goods. Beatrix’s pastry counter also opens as early as 7 a.m. and the restaurant closes at 9 p.m. at the earliest. — Ahmed Ali Akbar

834 W. Fulton Market, 312-733-0370, beatrixrestaurants.com/beatrix/fulton-market

Other patios to sip coffee and send emails: Build Coffee in Woodlawn, Dark Matter Osmium in Lakeview, Afro Joe’s Coffee and Tea in Beverly, Cafe 53 in Hyde Park

A patio with an after-work happy hour: Nicky’s of Beverly in Beverly

Soak up the sun after work underneath blues-themed murals on stacked shipping containers at this recently redesigned South Side restaurant that has been serving Chicago classics like pizza puffs for two decades. A three-hour happy hour Mondays through Fridays includes deals on beer, wine and craft cocktails, including a delicious watermelon basil vodka smash from mixologist Lizzy Benner. Situated on a bustling stretch of Western Avenue, Nicky’s family-friendly patio is perfect for casual hangouts and people-watching, and its cozy fire pits will keep you warm after the sun sets. — L.A.

10500 S. Western Ave., 773-233-3072, nickysofbeverly.com  

Other patios with happy hours: Franklin Tap in the Loop (all day, rotating specials), Diego in West Town (Tuesday through Friday 4-6 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m.-midnight), Pilsen Yards in Pilsen (Wednesday through Friday 3-5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 3-4:30 p.m.), Bixi Beer in Logan Square (Sunday and Wednesday through Friday 3-5 p.m.)

A patio that’s dog-friendly with Chicago-style flavor: Justice of the Pies in Avalon Park

If your dog needs a little more space for that big stretch while you’re dining out and enjoying some favorite Chicago-style flavors, then my dog Kōl gives his big paws up to the patio at Justice of the Pies . Chef and owner Maya-Camille Broussard — and her chocolate goldendoodle Milo — clearly had comfort and style in mind when designing the bakery she opened just last year that’s accessible inside and out. You can easily move the lightweight metal chairs to make space for your pup. Then get some sweet and savory treats, including the seasonal Pie La Mode, a cup filled with warm peaches, a salted caramel sauce, vanilla soft serve ice cream and a whole slice of her salted caramel peach pie. The pie is one of Broussard’s signature flavors that goes back to her earliest days at the farmers market on Daley Plaza. — Louisa Chu

8655 S. Blackstone Ave., justiceofthepies.com

Other patios that are dog-friendly with Chicago-style flavor: The Wiener’s Circle in Lincoln Park (char dog), Johnnie’s Beef in Elmwood Park (combo sausage and beef), Bungalow by Middle Brow in Logan Square (Tavern Tuesday veg supreme), Sweet Rabbit Bakery in Roscoe Village (seasonal fruit danish)

A patio for date night: Volo Restaurant Wine Bar in Roscoe Village

Impress your date with an intimate night out dining on flatbreads and charcuterie boards in cozy outdoor cabanas at Volo Restaurant Wine Bar, all underneath twinkling lights once the sun sets. A sizable wine menu features flights of rose on Wednesdays and selections from New Zealand, France and Spain. Pair your bubbly with chef-partner Stephen Dunne’s spring menu including croque-monsieur with ham, gruyere and tender greens, and finish the meal the romantic way with a decadent chocolate mousse. Summer weather calls for spritzes too, and Volo’s six prosecco-based spritzes are $7 during happy hour. — L.A .

2008 W. Roscoe St., 773-348-4600, volorestaurant.com

Other patios fit for date night: Gemini in Lincoln Park, The Hi-Low in Humboldt Park, Kubo in Lake View, Chez Joël in Little Italy

A patio with activities to keep you entertained: Central Park Bar in Avondale

If you’re looking to engage in some friendly competition while relaxing with a beverage, Central Park Bar in the Avondale neighborhood is one of my favorite spots thanks to its bumper pool table. Not nearly as prolific of a bar offering as the standard pool table, bumper pool tables are smaller with built-in obstacles that change up the game. There’s bingo on Mondays, trivia on Tuesdays and crafting events on Wednesdays from June to August, so there’s plenty to do. The bar offers a few prepackaged snacks provided by Beautiful Rind Chicago, but you can bring in food, so grab a poke bowl from Poke Okie just down the street. — K.S.

2924 N. Central Park Ave., 773-698-6063, centralparkbarchicago.com

Other patios with activities: Park and Field in Logan Square (bocce ball), Kaiser Tiger in West Loop (bocce ball and bags), Parson’s in Logan Square (pingpong), District Brew Yards in West Town (board games)

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What to expect at Cebu Food and Wine Festival 2024

The Cebu Food and Wine Festival 2024 kicks off this weekend with "Taste Cebu," a grand tasting that will bring guests to all points of the island through a spectacle of sight, sound and flavor.

This festival, which started out in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, was a way to keep Cebu’s F&B industry alive amid the lockdowns, and has become a celebration of the island’s diverse food scene.

The festival kicks off at the NUSTAR Grand Ballroom where Tourism Secretary Chirstina Frasco, JG Summit Holdings president Lance Gokongwei, and Cebu Food and Wine Festival chairperson Kate Dychianco-Anzani are expected to lead 1,500 guests as they do a ceremonial tasting to open the festival.

The "Taste Cebu" grand tasting is patterned after the Department of Tourisms gastronomic framework where the aim is to “foodstamp” heirloom recipes and local ingredients. The framework promotes holding regional food festivals and tours to highlight these dishes.

NUSTAR Resort is pulling out all the stops to transform the ballroom into an immersive tasting experience with light, sound, and floor-to-ceiling virtual projections inspired by TEAMLAB installations in Japan and Singapore. The tasting area will be split into three zones with 15 tasting stations, over 50 varieties of wines and spirits with 2020 WGA World Gourmet Awards best female chef Lisa Revilla, French-Asian chef David Chien, and Pampangueño cuisine pillar chef Sau Del Rosario putting their own spins on Cebuano ingredients.

The Wave Zone brings guests to the beaches and the waters of Cebu where booths will feature such delicacies as scallops and the sea urchin like tarorot from Bantayan Island.

Another zone will bring diners up to the agricultural areas of Cebu putting the spotlight on Talisay’s lechon, and Ronda’s smokey pork humba. 

Then the last zone will highlight the urban areas and their special dishes. Danao’s kusahos (special sun-dried tapa), Compostela’s milk, and Cebu City’s Ngohiong will be in this zone’s menu.

The whole festival is a lot grander this time around and will last for a month with JPark Island Resort and Waterpark hosting its closing ceremonies.

The centerpiece of the festival is the 36th Joint Meeting of the United Nation’s World Tourism Council’s Commission for East Asia and the Pacific – Commission for South Asia and the first UN regional forum for Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific where gastronomy tourism frameworks, roadmaps, and sustainability will be on the agenda. Delegates from around Asia and beyond will be given the opportunity to go around Mactan and Cebu to the experience Filipino hospitality and sample local food while they are here.

The festival’s calendar is jampacked with special food events that range from buffets, special offers and discounts, collaborative dinners, wine appreciation nights, and even a sunset wine cruise.

Below is the schedule of festival events:

June 1, 2024 (Saturday)

“Taste Cebu” CFWF Grand Opening

NUSTAR Resort & Casino, 5 p.m. P3,500 per ticket

June 1 -30, 2024

“Pagtagbo”

Misto, Seda Ayala Center Cebu

A meeting of the past and the present, Pagtagbo is a recollection of Cebuano classics that are replicated through a modern lens. The three-course menu plays on nostalgia using local ingredients and traditions, emphasizing sustainability and a delicious marriage of flavors. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. P850 nett per person

Goa Nights at 38th Park Avenue

Modern Indian and craft cocktail bar

All classic cocktails, house wines at P350 and a selection of Goa Nights signature cocktails at P380 served with a round of special amuse bouche. Happy Hour from 4-6 p.m. Sharing menu for dinner from 6-9 p.m. (fixed sharing menu with a selection of house favorites) for P2,800++ for two pax

June 2, 2024 Sunday

Winedrop Sunset Cruise and Wine Dinner

A sunset cruise and wine dinner soiree to Cowrie Cove, featuring Shangri-La Mactan with AWC Philippines, Winedrop, and Allan Scott Winery. An all-white resort chic dress code is required for this event from 4-8 p.m. P5,500 net per person

June 3 - 27, 2024

Run Sardine Run at 38th Park Avenue

Introductory 3 or 5-course tasting menu with wine pairing from 6-9 p.m. P2,300 ++ per person or P3,200 ++ per person

June 6, 2024 – Friday

Wine masterclass with Rupert Wines

Barcino Wine and Resto Bar

An evening of refined indulgence as Barcino Wine and Resto Bar embark on a journey through captivating world of South African wines with Rupert Wines from 6-8 p.m. P3,500 per person

June 6-8 (Friday to Sunday)

Blu Bar and Grill – Al Fresco at Marco Polo Hotel

Wine and dine under the stars, a three-course set dinner with wine pairing.

P2,888 per person

June 7, 2024 Friday

The Power of Chefs’ Mind

Anzani New Mediterranean Cuisine

4-hands dinner on the ultimate new Mediterranean with Chef Sam Ro X Marco Anzani. A specialty artisan dinner in ingredients, sustainability, food art and fashion and music featuring Drink Sula X Artisan Luxury Chocolates at 5 p.m. and Gastronomy Dinner tasting with wine pairing at 7 p.m. P4,500.

June 8, 2024 – Saturday

Feast for the Senses

Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan

Dine around Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan’s signature restaurants -- A.K.A, Saffron and Enye -- with an after party in Azure Beach Club at 9 p.m. onwards. Registration starts at 5 p.m. for P3,500.00/pax. 

SteakFest!!!

La Carne Butchery & Steak Bar

Steak Showdown: The Ultimate Steak Cook Off  from 4-9 p.m.

Experience Cebu’s first Steak Festival, where talented chefs and home cooks will compete for culinary glory. Explore a variety of delicious offerings in all food and gourmet merchant kiosks, and more! Entry ticket at P600 nett per person includes free coupon for food and drink.

Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort

Barrio Fiesta Night: A Night of Filipino Food and Dance from 6-9 p.m.

P1,899 per adult; 50% off for minors 5-11 yrs old; free for 4 yrs old and below

Farmers Market at Marco Polo Hotel Parking Area

Enjoy shopping and have a Local Breakfast Experience from 7-11:30 a.m.

June 10 - 15, 2024

Brick Lane Doughnuts at Oakridge Business Park

Ube festival: Ube Latte and Ube Puff Pastries for P295.00

June 11, 2024 – Tuesday

Eat All You Can @ X/X Resto Bar

June 12, 2024 - Wednesday

Weekend Chophouse & Bar

Featuring four-course dry-aged meats and wine pairing tasting menu from 6-9 p.m. for P4,500.00 per head.

June 13, 2024 – Thursday

Nonki Japanese Restaurant – Izakaya

Food and sake pairing and launching of Izakaya’s newest sake selection at 7 p.m. P2,500 (additional P1,000 for sake)

June 13-14 - Thursday & Friday

Feria by Radisson BLU Hotel Cebu

A two-day feast on Regional Cuisine Mapping. P2,500

June 14, 2024 – Friday

Life is a combination of Magic & Pasta

Asmara Urban Resort & Lifestyle Village

A two-day feast of Italian flavors of Ristorante La Piccola Roma with wine pairing from 6-10 p.m. P2,100 nett

Marina Seaview Restaurant

A taste of the sea, wines and cocktails at Marina’s main dining or The Salty Wharf with live acoustic band. Semi-buffet with set meal P1,500 per person + 10% service charge.

1521 Resto Bar

Enjoy a 5-course meal by Chef Izzy Sy with wine pairing.

June 15, 2024 – Saturday

Chin Hai Chinese Restaurant at Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Mactan Cebu

Taiwanese homestyle dinner featuring culinary highlights of Jpark’s executive chef Yi-Fan Chu with wines to compliment the food from 6-9 p.m. P2,500 nett

Barrio Fiesta Night

A night of Filipino food and dance from 6-9 p.m. P1,899 per adult; 50% off for minors 5-11 yrs old; free for 4 yrs old and below

Koshima by Nonki @NuStar

Koshima’s sake experience at 7 p.m. P3,500 (additional P1,000 for sake)

Puso Bistro & Bar by Quest Hotel

Dishes from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao particularly Maranaw from 6-10 p.m. P1,500 nett per person

Brick Lane Doughnuts at Oakridge Business Park and Vibo Place

Maya Mexican Restaurant by Abaca Group at 7pm onwards

Celebrating its 10th year anniversary with new special dishes

June 16, 2024, Sunday

Benjarong by Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

All you can eat Thai Cusine with two glasses of wines or beers

From brunch to dinner, Eat& offers a unique fusion of Korean-inspired Western dining in the heart of Cebu. Delight in our innovative cuisine crafted with fresh ingredients and house, perfectly complemented by our specialty coffees and an extensive selection of natural wines. With its easygoing, casual ambiance, Eat& invites you to experience a fresh approach to dining, where every meal is an opportunity to savor new flavors and create lasting memories.

June 17 – 22, 2024, Monday to Saturday

Lechon Fiesta Buffet

Misto, Seda Central Bloc Cebu

Lunch from 1-2:30 p.m. for P950 net per person and dinner from 6-10 p.m. for P1,199 net per person

Merienda Cena Buffet

Cafe Lorenzo at Cebu Grand Hotel

 A place where to relax and enjoy the Filipino delicacies. P599 nett per person

June 18, 2024, Tuesday

Minante Pizzeria

A taste of Chef Minante’s and Chef Jan’s specialty pizza, with a vegetarian option over two glasses of red or white wine at P3,000 minimum for two pax.

June 19, 2024, Wednesday

Bai Hotel Cebu

Wine and dine at Marble and Grain Steakhouse, Tickets available by May 20 in Bai Hotel Cebu F&B Booth.

A contemporary Filipino 4-course menu. P2,500 nett per person.

June 20, 2024, Thursday

Taste Cebu at House of Lechon

Everything Lechon, Boodle

June 21, 2024, Friday

Life is a Combination of Magic & Pasta

A taste of the sea, wines and cocktails at Marina’s main dining or The Salty Wharf with live acoustic band. Semi-buffet with set meal. P1,500 per person + 10% service charge

A 4-course menu for a taste on the flavors of Southeast Asia. P3,000 nett per person

June 22, 2024 – Saturday

A night of Filipino food and dance from 6-9 p.m.

June 23 – 28, 2024, Sunday to Friday

Sunday Rosé Buffet Brunch

Coral Seaside Restaurant at Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Mactan Cebu

Indulge in a wide selection of Sunday brunch favorites created by Jpark’s executive chef Yi-Fan Chu pairing with Six Rosé Wines from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. P2,900 nett (Kids under 18 – P1,450 nett)

Lunch from 12-2:30 p.m. for P950 net per person and dinner from 6-10 p.m. for P1,199 net per person

June 23, 2024 – Sunday

Live Grill Night

Buhi Bar - Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

Choice of beer or sparkling from 6-10 p.m. with live DJ. P1,800 nett.

Anzani Day Cruise Events

Yacht cruise with wine and specialty food

June 26, 2024 - Wednesday

Spanish-Filipino fusion pintxos night with wine pairing from AWC Wines Philippines. Starts at 6:30 p.m. P3,400 nett per person

June 26 to 29 - Wednesday to Saturday

United Nation World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) at Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu

The 36th Joint Meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for East Asia and the Pacific & the UN Tourism Commission for South Asia and 1st UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific

June 27, 2024 – Thursday

Savoy and Belmont Hotel Mactan Newtown of Megaworld Hotels and Resorts

Sunset Cocktails at Mactan Newtown Beach at 4 p.m.

Introductory 3- or 5-course tasting menu with wine pairing from 6-9 p.m. P2,300 ++ per person or P3,200 ++ per person

June 28, 2024 – Friday

Grand Finale: A Feast of Flavors at Galo Grill

Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Mactan Cebu

Embark on culinary journey like no other at Galo Grill and Bar with executive chef Yi-Fan Chu, where culinary masterpieces from Ching Hai (Chinese restaurant), Maru (Korean restaurant), Nonki (Japanese restaurant), The Abalone (international buffet restaurant), and Coral Seaside Restaurant converge in perfect harmony pairing with wines, beer and cocktails. P3,500 nett (Kids under 18 – P1,750 nett)

Introductory 5-course Tasting menu with wine pairing from 6-9 p.m. P3,800 ++ per person.

June 29, 2024 – Saturday

Carnival Firenze cruise ship review: A guide to Carnival's second 'Italian Style' vessel

Editor's note: TPG's Ashley Kosciolek accepted a free trip to sail on Carnival Firenze for the ship's naming ceremony and inaugural cruise. The views expressed below are entirely hers and were not subject to review by the cruise line.

When Carnival Cruise Line first announced it was adopting ships from sister cruise line Costa Cruises for a product it now calls " Fun Italian Style ," I wondered, given Carnival's usual vibe, if it was possible for the ships to feel even a little bit authentic. Would they be fun or refined? Luxurious or tacky? Carnival Firenze is all of those things — and that's exactly how Carnival passengers like it.

When you step on board, you're welcomed into what feels like an Italian theme park. It's an alternate universe's version of Italy, where you're likely to hear "That's Amore" in some form daily, take part in a street festival that features a gelato-eating contest and watch as waiters in ruffle-sleeved costumes perform in the dining room to Justin Bieber songs while a giant fig leaf-clad version of Michelangelo's David holds court over the whole scene, awash in colored strobe lights.

It's chaotic and a lot to take in, but somehow it works. Passengers can have their photos taken with a Vespa-style scooter and grab Italian-themed burgers and meatball sandwiches at new iterations of some of Carnival's most popular eateries. A giant replica of Donatello's Marzocco towers above the Piazza del Duomo atrium that serves as the location of Carnival Firenze's massive welcome party. During the event, officers and crew scatter around the atrium's three-deck balcony and wave signs that say "Ciao" and "Benvenuti." The high-energy party starts a sailing off on the right foot.

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Juxtapose the over-the-top Italian elements with elegant design choices — such as a pool deck that features charming bar facades designed to evoke Italian architecture, well-designed cabins and service that's off-the-charts friendly — and you've got Carnival Firenze.

Want to learn more about what to expect during a sailing on this new-to-Carnival ship? Here's my review of Carnival Firenze with everything you need to know.

Carnival Firenze overview

Carnival Firenze debuted as Costa Firenze, the second ship in Costa Cruises' Venezia Class (similar to Carnival's Vista Class) , in 2021. The 4,126-passenger, 135,156-ton ship was originally designed for the Chinese cruise market, meaning it houses more casino and retail space than the average North American cruise ship. Plus, its pools are smaller than most, with tons of shaded areas around them — a nice touch for anyone who doesn't want to bake in the sun.

In early 2024, the ship transferred to the Carnival fleet and underwent a two-month refurbishment to tweak some of the public spaces and add Carnival's trademark blue wave paint scheme on the hull. Notably, the ship is keeping its yellow Costa smokestack, which is emblazoned with a giant letter "C," and won't be outfitted with Carnival's signature red, white and blue whale tail funnel.

On board, a large number of your fellow passengers will be West Coasters who often drive to the departure port in Long Beach, California. You'll also find Carnival stalwarts who don't mind making the trip from farther afield to sail on the new ship.

Unfortunately, the vessel often seemed crowded, with 4,200 passengers on my sailing — about 1,000 people fewer than maximum capacity. I can't imagine how it would have felt if my sailing were full.

As is the case on other Carnival vessels, the food provides excellent value for money, with the number of included options far exceeding the number of specialty restaurants that charge extra. Cuisines run the gamut from Italian and Asian to seafood and steak, and despite some longer-than-average wait times in the dining room, the service is friendly and generally efficient.

Cabins are furnished in neutral colors and laid out in ways that make sense, with comfortable convertible beds; closets that feature several layouts with drawers, hanging bars and collapsible shelving; bathrooms with plenty of storage space; and a plethora of electrical outlets for charging.

Carnival Firenze is full of activities, including trivia, movies and games. The spa, salon and fitness center offer ways to care for your mind and body, and top-deck waterslides and a ropes course provide opportunities for adventuresome travelers to find their adrenaline fix.

The Italian vibe carries through everything you do on board. It will either make you smile or roll your eyes. Regardless, it's a lot of fun.

What I love about Carnival Firenze

The design elements.

I wasn't sure what to expect on Carnival Firenze, but what I found immediately upon boarding was a grand three-deck atrium, Piazza del Duomo, that's both over the top and beautiful. In the center is a bar, from the middle of which rises a faux marble pillar with a replica of Donatello's Marzocco golden lion statue on the top. Your eyes can't help but follow it up toward the ceiling, which is painted to look like a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

As you move between decks, you'll spy Italian-style art in the stairwells and elevator banks. Walls in the cabin hallways are printed with snippets from photos of famous Italian statues; photos of Florentine landmarks like the Duomo serve as headboards in non-suite cabins.

But the most impressive element of the ship's design is the Lido Pool area, which is set up to resemble a courtyard with the pool in the center and several Italian building facades overlooking it. Those facades, which are equipped with wrought-iron balconies, house everything from bars and board game areas to a deli, Guy's Burger Joint (with an Italian twist) and a combination Mexican-Italian burrito and taco bar, as well as the ship's JavaBlue Cafe . It's the first time I've ever visited a cruise pool area and not felt like I was on a ship.

The artwork

During my first night on Carnival Firenze, as I was walking from my cabin down to dinner, I stopped in my tracks and burst out laughing. The aft stairwells on the ship are bedecked with floor-to-ceiling prints that seem innocuous at first, but as you look more closely, you can pick out some exceptionally odd characters. In this particular case, it was two young women who clearly tested the limits of their drink package.

Throughout the rest of my sailing, I made sure to study each print carefully, turning up a creepy crone who needs dental work and some pasties, a woman pulling a centaur's hair, another woman choking on plants and a sad dog standing on top of the table in a chaotic version of "The Last Supper" as Jesus nonchalantly looks on.

Similarly amusing art was positioned on several walls in the ship's two main dining rooms. At Rococo, the bar that serves the Lido Pool, you'll find the walls plastered with late Baroque-style art featuring subjects that have been embellished with modern twists like sunglasses and pithy text. Women in frilly dresses are overlaid with exclamations like "Don't rush me," "Dogs before dudes" and "Swag."

I wasn't a fan of some of the cheesiness on board (see below), but it's clear that both passengers and crew were excited to be there. From the second we were welcomed aboard with a raucous atrium party, the crew was smiling and friendly, and my fellow cruisers were always ready to strike up a conversation.

Every waiter asked how my day was, and my room steward greeted me by name whenever he saw me in the hall. The crew at JavaBlue went out of their way to make sure my coffee order was right each morning, and the genuine cheerfulness didn't go unnoticed.

What I don't love about Carnival Firenze

Flow can be a problem on Carnival Firenze, with galley placement cutting off access from one end of Deck 3 to the other. Passengers traversing the lower decks often have to walk up a deck, over and back down to get where they're going.

The Lido Marketplace buffet is also a problem at peak dining times. The main walkways through the venue feel narrow, making it difficult for two-way traffic to flow through the space, especially for people using wheelchairs, scooters or walkers.

In some spots, the layout was simply confusing. For example, the Tuscan Lounge has two entrances — a primary one that allows traffic to naturally flow from one venue to the next and a hidden secondary one that most people only find by accident, usually after taking a wrong turn.

The fig leaf

Although I'm a fan of much of the art on Carnival Firenze, one piece in particular disappoints me. In the Michelangelo Restaurant, one of the two main dining rooms on board, a giant copy of Michelangelo's David stands on the landing of the grand staircase that connects the restaurant's two decks.

Previously housed on Carnival Pride, the statue was relocated to Carnival Firenze. It still dons a carefully fashioned fig leaf that was made and attached to cover its groin area after a bunch of pearl-clutching Karens complained about having to see — gasp! — a piece of art that's been around for more than five centuries.

Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana is a big, loud, cheesy Italian-themed street festival-type celebration that's held one night during each Carnival Firenze voyage. The Lido Pool area is strung with red, white and green flags, and the event, which lasts more than two hours, kicks off with a talented violin trio.

Following that, the cruise director moves into what the line calls a "traditional" opening ceremony, involving members of the Playlist Productions cast in cartoonish-looking versions of Italian dress parading around the deck. They perform several times throughout the night, alternating with activities like gelato-eating contests, Italian lessons (where the audience learns a couple of phrases that they scream back and forth at one another) and competitions where participants have to maneuver, blindfolded, around terra cotta pots.

The night ends with a DJ, who plays music (think: interesting mashups like "Funiculi Funicula" and Lady Gaga's "Rain on Me") while servers walk around with trays of Italian sausage sandwiches and bites of salami and cheese pastry.

Parts of it are fun, but overall, it feels like an amalgamation of stereotypes instead of an ode to one of the world's most beautiful countries.

Carnival Firenze cabins and suites

Carnival Firenze cabins range from insides with no natural light and outsides with a window to balcony accommodations and suites, including those in La Terrazza, a special zone that offers private cabana, bar and sun deck access.

One odd cabin type to note is the ship's inside cabins with windows and portholes. Normally, they'd be considered outside cabins, but because the views are partially obstructed, the line sells them as insides. Book one of these cabins, and you can snag a room with natural light for less money.

The ship offers no solo cabins, but it does have 44 accessible accommodations sprinkled throughout all basic categories. The rooms are a mix of fully accessible (access to both sides of the bed), fully accessible single-side approach (access to one side of the bed) and ambulatory accessible (for people who can walk with assistive devices like walkers or canes).

Fully accessible rooms are stair-free, flat-threshold cabins, which offer wider (32-inch) doorways, turning space and bathrooms equipped with grab bars and shower seats.

Even the most basic of cabins offers a queen bed that converts to two twins and two nightstands with cabinet storage and reading lamps. Some also sleep up to four people with either a sofa bed or a mix of a sofa bed and a pull-down bunk.

Each room offers a vanity with a mirror, a desk, a stool or chair, a phone, a minifridge, a hair dryer and plenty of outlets. Rooms also come with ample closet space that includes shelving, drawers and bars for hanging clothes of various lengths. Inside each closet is a code-operated safe for which you can program a four-digit pin. (On the first couple of days of my voyage, I had trouble with my in-room safe. After a quick phone call to my room steward, someone arrived at my cabin within minutes to fix it.)

Bathrooms at the basic level are shower only, and they're made of cheap-looking white plastic. Each shower has a fiberglass door instead of a curtain and a single dispenser for all-in-one shower gel and shampoo. They're also equipped with a toilet, a sink, fluffy white towels and plenty of shelving for storing personal grooming items.

As cabins increase in category, they also increase in size and amenities.

Suites come with additional perks, such as priority check-in, boarding and disembarkation; preferred dinner times in the main dining room; pillow-top mattresses; two large bottles of water and bathrobes; upgraded bathroom toiletries; and extra square footage, some of which is dedicated to larger balconies and even walk-in closets.

Some bathrooms at the suite level include bathtubs in addition to shower facilities. Additionally, passengers booked in Ocean suites and La Terrazza cabins (Carnival Firenze's version of Havana Cabana cabins) have access to the exclusive Terrazza Moda sun deck with loungers, hot tubs and a bar, as well as private waiter-served breakfast each morning in the adjoining, indoor Moda Bar and Lounge.

When I sailed on Carnival Firenze, I sailed alone and stayed in a balcony cabin outfitted with a double sleeper sofa and a balcony with two metal and mesh chairs and a small drinks table. Its size was more than enough for me and another person, but it would have been tight quarters sailing with the room's maximum occupancy of four passengers.

I was particularly impressed by how comfortable the bed was and the number of outlets available for charging devices. (The only minor issue is that only one side of the bed has USB ports for phone charging at night.) One thoughtful touch was the motion-activated nightlight that turns on when it senses movement in a dark room. It's a lifesaver if you find yourself needing to walk to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

I also enjoyed the decor, which is less over the top than on some of the older, more colorful ships in Carnival's fleet but less bland than some of its newest ships. It's a happy medium of neutral whites, light browns and beiges with soothing blue hues and floor-to-ceiling prints of some of Italy's famed landmarks.

Dislikes for me included a shower door that leaked, soaking the floor each time I turned on the water, plus "Snoozin'" door hangers that often got caught in my door when I closed it. For the latter, I would've preferred a "Do not disturb" button like many other new ships have.

Carnival Firenze's cabins require you to put something in the slot near the door in order to turn on the lights. (I used my room steward's business card.)

Speaking of room stewards, mine was fantastic, and he came once a day to clean my room between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. He always did a wonderful job, and he was quick to help when I had clothing to send out for pressing.

Carnival Firenze restaurants and bars

Carnival firenze food.

The food on Carnival Firenze is largely tasty, with lots of options, including no-fee dishes and fancy choices that cost extra.

In keeping with the ship's Italian theming, Carnival has added a twist to other vessels' favorite eateries, such as Guy's Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina, which appears as Mexican-Italian hybrid Tomodoro. The standard Carnival deli outpost has also been given an Italian spin.

Additionally, Cucina del Capitano, the added-fee Italian restaurant on several other Carnival ships, has been replaced on Carnival Firenze with Il Viaggio, an absolutely phenomenal take on modern, upscale Italian food.

Overall, the food offerings on the ship are a great blend of old favorites — like the Lido Marketplace buffet, Pizzeria del Capitano, the Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki — and these new takes on existing restaurants.

Plus, the ship has so many places to sit outside for an alfresco bite. Check out Deck 5, near Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki, for example. You can enjoy a meal with sea views to boot.

Note: Hours for most restaurants vary based on whether it's a sea day or a port day. Check the daily schedule or Carnival's Hub app for details.

Carnival Firenze has two main dining rooms: Medici Restaurant (Deck 3, mid) and Michelangelo Restaurant (decks 3 and 4, aft).

Michelangelo Restaurant is dedicated to passengers who select Your Time Dining, which lets you eat anytime between 5 and 9 p.m. (The dedicated YTD restaurant can vary by sailing, depending on how many people choose that option.) Medici Restaurant is used for set seating, with two dining times: one at 5:30 p.m. and one at 7:45 p.m.

Both serve the same menu for dinner, but only the larger Michelangelo Restaurant is open for Sea Day Brunch on sea days and breakfast (but not lunch) on port days. It also serves afternoon tea on sea days. Meanwhile, the Medici Restaurant serves a pasta bar for lunch on select sea days.

I had YTD, and I dined three times in the Michelangelo Restaurant. The first time was for brunch, where I had a vegetable omelet with a side of chef Emeril Lagasse's signature beignets. The second time was for a dinner of a simple but lovely Caprese salad and an Indian vegetarian sampler, which included spiced paneer dumplings, chana madra, peas pulao and rice. (Indian dishes are a little-known Carnival specialty.) The final time was disembarkation morning, when I enjoyed delectable vanilla French toast with maple butter and caramelized bananas.

The service was friendly but slow; I had to wait longer than expected between courses at dinner. Both breakfast and brunch were served at a perfect pace, though, with items appearing quickly and looking and tasting fresh.

Lido Marketplace is the ship's complimentary Deck 10 midship buffet that is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks like cookies and other finger foods. For breakfast, you can expect cereal, an omelet station, eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, cold cuts and cheeses. Lunch offers a salad bar, various hot entrees and sides, plus a selection of desserts. Dinner is similar, with salads, a carving station and hot items that might include things like Cornish game hen, rice, roasted potatoes, green beans, egg rolls, fried shrimp and Asian noodles.

Although the buffet is fine for a meal on the go, I largely avoided it due to crowds. It's a shame, too, because it's one of the prettiest buffets I've ever seen, adorned with faux vegetation lining the walkways and tables set up indoors with umbrellas and lanterns hanging over them, mimicking the feel of an outdoor bistro.

I did pop in once in a while to enjoy a cone of soft serve ice cream from the two Swirls locations, which are small alcoves with machines that also serve frozen yogurt. At one point, both sets of Swirls machines were broken, and it was a comical scene as several officers and engineers stood around them looking confused.

Elsewhere on Deck 10, near the Lido Pool, you'll find two complimentary venues, Tomodoro and Guy's Burger Joint, both with an Italian spin. Tomodoro serves as the Mexican-Italian stand-in for Carnival's popular BlueIguana Cantina. Both walk-up counters are open for lunch and dinner.

I tried both of the Italian burger options from Guy's — one with mozzarella, balsamic, tomatoes, basil and Donkey Sauce and another with pepperoni, marinara sauce, Donkey Sauce, mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan cheeses. Both were just OK, and I was sad to see that my favorite burger, the Pig Patty, was absent from the menu on this ship.

At Tomodoro, the menu lists tacos and burritos, as well as Italian meatball heroes, Sicilian chicken wraps and tortas de Milanese. The burritos were fantastic, as always, but my hot take on the changes made to both BlueIguana Cantina and Guy's Burger Joint is if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Venture aft and you'll run into Pizzeria del Capitano , which is open 19 hours a day and makes some of the best pies at sea . (Seriously.) I often waited 20 minutes on sea days, but it was well worth it. (If you don't want to stand in line, you can order pizza to be delivered to your cabin via room service for a $6 fee.) You can choose from Margherita, pepperoni, four cheese, mushroom and prosciutto. You can also order a couple of extra-fee specialty pies, such as teriyaki chicken and Korean steak barbecue.

I was pleasantly surprised by Il Mercato, Carnival's take on an Italian deli that is open from lunchtime until late. Usually, the deli is located inside Lido Marketplace, but it was moved to a quieter and less crowded area on Deck 11, just above the Lido Pool, to make room in the buffet for an added-fee chicken wing stand.

Il Mercato looks like a bit of an afterthought, given its portable-looking booth area, but the alfresco atmosphere and the food are great. The menu consists of meatball sandwiches, hot dogs and Italian sausage sandwiches. Eight options for both hot and cold sandwiches include grilled ham and cheese, a Reuben, cheese steak, tomato and mozzarella with arugula on focaccia, chicken salad, and turkey and Swiss. I tried the cheese steak with peppers and onions; despite its rather sad appearance, it was delicious and could rival just about anything found in Philadelphia.

Carnival has also done something interesting with Seafood Shack on this ship. Instead of only serving seafood, this Deck 10 venue starts as the Breakfast Shack in the morning and then turns into the Chicken Shack for lunch. Both are complimentary and serve up a variety of chicken sandwiches with fries, pasta salads and other sides. (Carnival Firenze doesn't have Shaq's Big Chicken like some of the other vessels in the fleet, so this was a nice way to utilize the space and offer a similar dining experience to passengers.)

Although I wasn't staying in a suite, I was able to try the private breakfast for La Terrazza and Ocean Suite passengers offered daily in Deck 5's Moda Bar and Lounge. If you're staying in one of those cabins and have access, trust me when I say you won't want to miss the quiche or avocado toast.

Other free food options include La Strada Grill (Deck 5 midship), Fresh Creations salad bar (Deck 15 forward on the adults-only Serenity sun deck) and room service (free continental breakfast). I didn't try any of these because La Strada is only open from noon to 2:30 p.m. on sea days, Fresh Creations was way too crowded when I stopped by and I didn't eat in my room for breakfast.

Of these three options, the most compelling menu is La Strada's. It lists a Sicilian chicken hero, roast beef on a roll, Italian sausage, smoked pulled pork and macaroni and cheese, with a choice of salads and sides.

Extra-cost food

On many of its ships, Carnival already has an Italian restaurant, Cucina del Capitano , which offers a homey ambience and family-favorite recipes from the Italian captains across the line's fleet. Oddly, the restaurant appears on neither Carnival Firenze nor sister ship Carnival Venezia (another vessel that offers the "Fun Italian Style" experience).

Instead, it has been replaced by one of my new favorites: Il Viaggio, an upscale Italian eatery with a $42 per-person cover charge, nearly double what most ships with Cucina del Capitano charge passengers to dine. Il Viaggio's decor is elegant but understated, and it opens for dinner only. It doesn't drip with red, white and green or stereotypical Italian adornments, offering a refreshing escape from other areas of the vessel where the theming is intense.

The menu, which is billed as "a culinary voyage through Italy's diverse regions — one plate at a time," includes some of the best food I've ever had on a ship. I thoroughly enjoyed the house-made burrata; the pollo parmigiana pizza, which has a crust made of chicken; the gnocchi with goat cheese and truffle oil; and the mile-high gelato pie.

For anyone looking for a decent steak dinner that won't break the bank, Fahrenheit 555 on Deck 5 is it. Not only is it one of the most consistently superb oceangoing steakhouses from ship to ship, but its cover charge of $49 per person is nominal compared to what you'd pay at a steakhouse ashore.

I ate an incredible filet mignon with onion rings, broccoli and chimichurri sauce, and it was absolutely worth the price.

Interestingly, the steakhouse was added after the ship left China. It's in what used to be a hot pot restaurant, so the vibe is decidedly Asian, featuring black counters and tables with deep red carpeting and chairs. Black latticework in part of the space adds to the ambience.

Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki, positioned near one another midship on Deck 5, are both open for lunch (on sea days only) and dinner.

I had a light dinner of sushi during one night of my voyage, and it set me back just $11 ($3 for an order of edamame and $8 for a California roll).

On a different night, I opted for the teppanyaki experience, which involved a chef cracking jokes, singing songs and making flaming onion volcanoes and snakes out of rice as he cooked. Thankfully, we didn't have to try to catch flying food in our mouths. For the $42 flat-fee cover charge, each passenger receives white shrimp, pork belly yakitori, spicy tuna and a choice of either miso soup or kabuki salad to start.

From there, you choose from entrees like lobster tail, shrimp, spiced grilled chicken, grilled tofu, black cod and filet mignon or a combination of them. I chose the filet and was pleased with my decision. The meat and accompanying rice and vegetables were exceptionally flavorful.

Bonsai Teppanyaki is also open for lunch with a similar menu for $38 per person.

JavaBlue Cafe on Deck 10, just off of the Lido Pool courtyard, is one of my favorite places on any Carnival ship. In the warm Mexican weather, I wasn't always a fan of its alfresco location on Carnival Firenze — most JavaBlue locations are indoors — but I was able to grab my daily pick-me-up just the way I like it.

Although coffees at JavaBlue come with an extra charge, the price is nominal compared to Starbucks. Plus, if you ask for a punch card, you'll earn yourself a free coffee after you buy six, which isn't hard to do on a weeklong sailing.

JavaBlue also sells cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts and other pastries for a fee.

Room service is offered for a per-item fee (except for continental breakfast, which is free each morning). Door hangers are no longer offered, so you'll have to order via your cabin phone or the Hub app. The menu on the app for Carnival Firenze seemed smaller than it does on other ships, listing items like pizza and sandwiches. On a particularly busy sea day when I didn't want to wait in line at Pizzeria del Capitano, I ordered a pie to my cabin. For $6, it arrived hot, fresh and fast, and it tasted wonderful.

The places I didn't try were All Things Wings and Seafood Shack. Carnival Firenze has a new walk-up counter in the Lido Marketplace buffet that sells wings, with prices ranging from six pieces for $5 to 24 pieces for $18. You can choose from several flavors like barbecue, Parmesan garlic, chipotle honey, hot barbecue and buffalo, which increase in heat respectively. All orders come with bleu cheese dressing and celery sticks.

Seafood Shack, found on Deck 10 aft, opens at 3:30 p.m. and stays open late at the same walk-up counter where Breakfast Shack and Chicken Shack are located earlier in the day. It sells for-fee seafood bites, such as lobster rolls and crabcakes, for a la carte prices.

A small empanada counter is hidden away in the back of the Tuscan Lounge. I never saw it open, but several passengers told me it only operated at night, selling added-fee options that include shrimp sofrito, chipotle chicken with cheese, beef picadillo, and spinach and mushroom with cheese. Sweet empanadas are also available, including chocolate, banana and coconut; dulce de leche cheesecake; guava and cream cheese; and Nutella and hazelnut varieties.

Carnival Firenze bars

Unlike the version of the Heroes Tribute Bar that's tucked away in a corner on Carnival's Excel Class ships, the version on Carnival Firenze is much brighter and more centrally located on the main promenade area along Deck 5 mid. Designed to honor service men and women who sail, it has a relaxed vibe and a sports bar ambience. The seating at the bar counter is the perfect spot to watch the big games on multiple TVs.

I was a regular at the Tuscan Lounge, also centrally located on Deck 5 aft, mainly because it's where the ship's daily trivia games take place. The space features a lounge area with tables, a dance floor and a projection screen. Across the walkway that runs through the space is a bar set up with stools and nearby tables with black and white striped umbrellas.

Frizzante is one of my absolute favorite bars. There, you'll find various spritz-style drinks. I enjoyed a Frizzante Spritz (made with dry vermouth, moscato wine, triple sec and club soda) on my second night on board and kept heading back to the bar to try more cocktails. It's a terrific place to grab a pre-dinner drink if you have a reservation at neighboring Il Viaggio.

I admit that I misjudged the Amari Bar at first. Found smack in the middle of Deck 5's main thoroughfare, it serves cocktails made with, as the name suggests, amari — herbal Italian liqueurs.

For days, I didn't see it crowded, but perhaps I was merely passing by at the wrong times. By day four or five of my seven-night sailing, it was packed. I was also initially upset to learn that Amari replaced the Alchemy Bar on Carnival Firenze, but I found out later that you can still order some of the most popular Alchemy drinks, such as The Remedy and the Cucumber Sunrise, there.

I was fortunate to sit in on a mixology class at the Amari Bar and was fascinated to learn some of the finer points of mixing drinks with an eye — or a tastebud — toward balancing the flavors of each ingredient. For $30 per person, the head bartender, Drazen, will impart some of that knowledge as you belly up to the bar to try samples of what he concocts.

Rococo is a fun, partially enclosed pool bar area by the courtyard around the Lido Pool on Deck 10. In addition to the fun art mentioned previously, it also has palate-pleasing beverage selections, including fruity libations with an Italian bent like bellinis, as well as pistachio and limoncello cocktails.

Other onboard bars include the centrally located one on Deck 3 in the Piazza del Duomo. The Moda Bar and Lounge on Deck 5 evokes a high-fashion mood with an entryway that feels like a model's catwalk as stylish seating areas flank the sides; it's often the home base for karaoke. Meanwhile, the shockingly red, white and black Piano Bar 88, also on Deck 5, plays host to live piano music daily.

Heading up a few decks, the Versilia Pool Bar serves fruity, beachy drinks near the aft Versilia Pool on Deck 10. Finally, the Pergola Bar, found adjacent to Il Mercato and overlooking the opposite side of the Lido Pool, feels like a complete afterthought. It's so sterile and nondescript it's almost not worth mentioning, but I'm putting it in here because the seating area around it is lovely, featuring fake topiary-style pillars and lots of seating that makes for a great place to read.

Carnival Firenze entertainment

Carnival firenze activities.

Carnival Firenze offers a large number of daily activities on each voyage.

Passengers might choose to head to the casino (or the smoke-free casino, both on Deck 5), enjoy an alcohol tasting, participate in a sports tournament, mingle at a deck party, play miniature golf, take a dance class or attend a spa, jewelry or shopping seminar.

The Cloud 9 Spa on Deck 12 forward is equipped to perform a menu of services, including massages and facials. The connected fitness center is on the small side but features for-fee personal training and organized fitness classes, as well as equipment that's free for passengers to use. Carnival Firenze does not have a thermal suite.

The Cloud 9 Salon, found in a different area of the ship on Deck 5 mid, offers manicures, pedicures and hairstyling, haircuts and color. Be warned that you'll pay huge markups for services on board versus on land.

Looking to find a group of like-minded travelers on your sailing? Check out meetups for solo travelers, singles, people in recovery, veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ community listed in the daily program.

If you're interested in spending time outdoors working on your tan, you can do so at one of two onboard pools: the Lido Pool on Deck 10 midship and the Versilia Pool on Deck 10 aft. Both are ridiculously small for the number of people on board but have more shade than most cruise ship pools.

If you're looking for loungers in the sun and don't mind being a bit farther from the pools themselves, head up two decks to 12, where loungers are so plentiful they block part of the jogging track. (Four laps equal 1 mile.)

Oddly, the Lido Pool has no hot tubs. If you want to soak, you'll have to go to the Versilia Pool, which has two of them. The adults-only (21 and older) Solarium area on Deck 15 forward also has two hot tubs, and the La Terrazza exclusive outdoor area also has two. Neither Serenity nor La Terrazza has a pool.

Pool lifts accommodating up to 300 pounds are available for passengers with limited mobility. Lifeguards are on duty, and children's life vests are available near the Lido Pool.

If you're looking for some wholesome fun, head to Deck 11 mid, where a portable cabinet serves as both the book and board game library. The open-air space offers plenty of tables where you can set up that chess or Scrabble board. In nearby alcoves, you'll also find pingpong and foosball tables. Or, simply grab a snack or drink from the Pergola Bar or Il Mercato and take in a movie on the poolside screen.

If you're a water baby who loves thrills, head to WaterWorks, which offers waterslides and a splash area for kids on Deck 12 (the slide entrance is on Deck 15). Kids and adults who aren't afraid of heights will also enjoy the top-deck ropes course on Deck 15 mid. Just beneath it is the ship's miniature golf course.

Additional activities for youngsters take place on Deck 11 in Camp Ocean, Carnival's kids club . The kids club splits children into four groups: Turtles (up to 2 years old), Penguins (2 to 5), Stingrays (6 to 8) and Sharks (9 to 11). The camp facility connects to an enclosed outdoor playground area that's used on days when the weather is nice.

Fun pursuits on the daily schedule might include arts and crafts, themed parties, science experiments, games and story time, depending on the age group. Group babysitting is available as part of Camp Ocean's Night Owls program, which runs until 1 a.m. at a cost of $9 per child, per hour. (Daytime Camp Ocean activities are free.)

The ship also has Carnival's Dr. Seuss tie-in, featuring Bookville — a reading room inside Camp Ocean that hosts story time — and the Thing 1 and Thing 2 Birthday Brunch, which is offered at least once per voyage for an extra fee.

Tweens and teens have their own dedicated hangout spaces, too: Circle C and Club O2, both found on Deck 3 forward. Activities there are less structured, and participants can come and go as they please. An onboard arcade offers video games for a fee.

Carnival Firenze shows

The entertainment on Carnival Firenze is squarely OK. I was hoping for something new, but instead, I found shows like "Color My World" and "Dear Future Husband," both of which are already on other vessels in the fleet. Cruise ship standards, such as the "Love and Marriage Show" and adult scavenger hunt "The Quest," are fun the first time you experience them, but I was hoping for something new for Carnival's loyal and repeat guests. The titles on Firenze's proverbial marquee felt tired to me, despite the abilities of the immensely talented entertainment staff.

"Dear Future Husband" is at least relatively new. It debuted on Carnival Jubilee in late 2023 and is rolling out to more vessels. It's based on a couple who decides to have their wedding on a cruise ship, and they bring along several of their friends. They sing and dance to pop songs as they board, dress for the festivities and go through the ceremony. Afterward, a "reception" with the cast is held in an onboard lounge. (On my sailing, it was in the Tuscan Lounge.)

An out-of-this-world violin trio performed one night in the theater, but otherwise, shows were limited to a lot of comedy, usually held in the perpetually freezing Limelight Lounge. Everything, including the walls, is decked out in crushed blue velvet, and you're greeted by a creepy clown statue that still gives me nightmares.

On a positive note, I found plenty of terrific live music throughout the ship each night. Carnival has also stepped up its game lately in the magic department. On my last two Carnival sailings, a roving magician wandered from table to table during dinner to impress us with tricks that had me questioning reality.

Carnival Firenze itineraries and pricing

Carnival Firenze is offering three- to seven-night voyages from Long Beach, near Los Angeles, along the Mexican Riviera. Itineraries include such ports as Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

At the time of publication, the least expensive price for a sailing was $214 per person ($54 per person, per night) for a four-night cruise departing in November 2025.

Note: Prices are subject to change without notice and do not include crew gratuities, taxes or port fees.

What to know before you sail on Carnival Firenze

Required documents.

If you're a citizen of the U.S. on a cruise that starts and ends in the same U.S. port, you'll need a current passport, a driver's license or other government-issued photo identification along with a birth certificate to sail. Some other forms of identification, such as a passport card, are also acceptable. However, other cruises, including ones that begin in the U.S. and end in a different U.S. port, require a passport or passport card.

Passports must be valid for at least six months from the day your sailing ends. For cruises from international ports, you'll need a passport. Note: It's crucial that the name on your booking is exactly as printed on your passport or other proof of nationality. We suggest visiting Carnival's website before sailing to view the latest requirements.

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Carnival Firenze passengers will automatically have $16 per person, per day added to their onboard accounts as service charges. Cruisers staying in suites will pay $18 per person, per day. (Children younger than 2 are exempt from gratuities.) An 18% gratuity is also added to bar and cafe purchases, spa services and the Chef's Table.

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Carnival Wi-Fi is generally fast and reliable. However, don't be surprised if you find yourself repeatedly and automatically disconnected, which is annoying.

Packages have increased significantly in price in recent years, and each plan is only for one device. (You can log out of one and into another with the same account, but you can't connect more than one at the same time unless you buy additional plans.)

Three package tiers are available:

• Social : Access to most social media, airline websites and apps for $18 per day ($126 for a weeklong cruise)
• Value : Same as Social, plus access to financial and news websites and apps for $23 per day ($161 for a week)
• Premium : Everything from the Social and Value packages, plus Skype access and video calling for $25 per day ($175 for a week)

Passengers can also choose 24 hours of Premium access for $35.

Carnival claims that its packages don't allow FaceTime, iMessage or streaming from popular apps like Netflix and Hulu. However, TPG writers have had success using all of those services with the Premium package.

Related: Wi-Fi on cruise ships: 5 things to know about internet use on board

Carry-on drinks policy

Passengers can carry on one bottle of wine or Champagne per person (21 years and older), which will incur a $15 corkage fee for consumption in public areas. Each person can also bring up to 12 standard cans or cartons of nonalcoholic beverages like juice or soda. Alcohol-free drinks in plastic and glass bottles aren't allowed.

Related: Can I bring alcohol on a cruise ship? A line-by-line guide

Smoking policy

Smoking (including e-cigarettes and vapes) is allowed but only in designated outdoor areas on Deck 11 on the starboard side. Smoking is also allowed in the main casino, but it's for cigarettes only. (For passengers who don't light up, a separate nonsmoking casino is available but is much smaller.) All types of smoking are forbidden in cabins and on cabin balconies. A $500 fine will be assessed for cruisers who break the rules of the smoking policy.

Related: Is smoking allowed on cruise ships? A line-by-line guide

Carnival Firenze does not have self-service laundry rooms or pressing rooms. Instead, passengers can send out their clothing for washing, pressing and dry cleaning for a per-item fee.

Related: Everything you need to know about cruise ship laundry services

Electrical outlets

Carnival Firenze has a mix of 110-volt North American outlets, 220-volt European outlets and 220-volt Chinese/Australian outlets in its cabins, as well as plenty of USB ports. In my balcony room, I had two North American outlets, one European outlet, one Chinese/Australian outlet and two USB ports at the vanity, plus two additional USB ports under one of the bedside reading lamps. If you bring a couple of universal adapters, you'll have more than enough spots to charge all your electronics.

The currency on Carnival Firenze is the dollar. The ship also operates without cash. Passengers link credit cards to their onboard accounts or put up a set amount of cash to charge against, using their keycards as a means of making purchases. However, you might want to have some bills handy to tip your bartender, room steward, shore excursion guide, luggage porters or room service delivery folks.

Drinking age

You must be at least 21 years old to drink alcohol on Carnival Firenze.

Carnival Firenze does not have a specific daytime dress code, and people dress casually. Mexico is largely a warm-weather destination, so looking like you're going to the beach is perfectly acceptable. Pack T-shirts, shorts and bathing suits (with a cover-up to go inside on sea days or back on board on port days).

During the evenings, the official dress code is only loosely enforced. Most nights are "cruise casual," which generally involves khakis or jeans, polo shirts, sundresses and the like. Ultra casual items like cutoff jeans, men's sleeveless shirts, T-shirts and gym shorts are supposedly not permitted, but I saw plenty of them in the dining rooms during dinnertime on Carnival Firenze.

A weeklong cruise will generally schedule two formal nights — known as "elegant nights." If you're bound for the dining rooms or specialty restaurants, men should turn up in dress slacks and a dress shirt; Carnival recommends a sports coat, and a suit would not be out of place. The suggested attire for women on such nights is cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses. If you want to avoid dressing up, seek out the casual eateries, including the Lido Marketplace, or order room service to your cabin.

Related: What to wear on a cruise: Cruise attire and cruise line dress codes

Bottom line

Despite some overly stereotypical moments that made the ship feel like a floating caricature of Italy, I had an amazing time on board this new-to-Carnival ship.

The food was excellent, the decor was gorgeous and the crew worked hard to make sure passengers had the best vacations possible.

Is Carnival Firenze gaudy and, at times, maybe even a little cringey? Yes, but I found myself taking limoncello shots and stuffing my face with pizza alongside everyone else. Embrace "Fun Italian Style" for what it is, and you're sure to have a great time on board.

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