Best Cruise Ship Family-Friendly Restaurants
One of the best things about traveling on a cruise ship is the wide variety of restaurants onboard. There’s something for everyone, including those with the pickiest of palettes. Families know this is especially true when traveling with kids!
Dining on a cruise ship is a great way to introduce new cuisine to your family. The main dining room, buffet, and specialty restaurants provide options to experience foods. In addition, many cruise lines have developed family-centric restaurants on newer ships to provide a fun experience for sailors of all ages. Some of these eateries incorporate themed entertainment, whimsical cuisine, and a playful dining atmosphere.
The following six cruise ship restaurants stood out from the pack as the most family-friendly eateries at sea.
1. Arendelle - Disney Cruise Line
Arendelle is one of the most family-friendly dining shows we’ve seen on any newer cruise ship. A Frozen-themed character experience combines dining and a live performance celebrating the popular movie. The menu features Scandanavian-themed dishes in homage to the show’s setting. Guests are welcome to sing along to popular tunes like Let It Go in an ice castle-themed setting.
Cost: Included
Catch Arendelle on Disney Wish
2. American Diner - Norwegian Cruise Line
Step back to the 50s at this diner-themed restaurant on several Norwegian ships. This casual eatery serves tasty cheeseburgers, lobster roll sliders, apple pie a la mode, and a range of classic diner dishes. Kids will love sitting in the fun booths designed to look like classic American cars.
Cost: Included
Check it out on Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Breakaway, and Norwegian Getaway
3. Le Petite Chef at Qsine - Celebrity Cruises
This fun, immersive dining show is excellent for the whole family. Your dining table becomes the stage as the animated show synchs with each course served. In addition, each meal features a competition between four animated chefs battling it out to serve the top course of the evening.
Cost: Not Included
Check it out on Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Summit, and Celebrity Beyond
4. Bonsai Teppanyaki - Carnival Cruise Line
If your family has never tried teppanyaki, you are in for a treat! Take a seat around the shared table where you will watch the chef whip up both a dinner and a show. The Japanese-inspired menu features main course dishes of steak, shrimp, chicken, tofu, and more.
Cost: Not Included
Check it out on Carnival Panorama, Carnival Horizon, and Mardi Gras
5. Wonderland - Royal Caribbean
This specialty immersive dining experience is unlike any other restaurant you’ve likely visited! If you have adventurous eaters in your family, it's a must-do on your next Royal Caribbean cruise. Wonderland combines inventive cuisine crafted into a visual masterpiece. For the meal, you choose five dishes that correspond with the five natural elements of the earth - Earth, Sea, Fire, Ice, and Sun. On the menu, you will find unique items such as buffalo chicken eggs, Oceanic citrus with yuzu granite, gazpacho served with pepper spheres, bread foam, and Jabber Wocky’s Golden Egg.
Cost: Not Included
Check it out on Anthem of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, and Wonder of the Seas
6. Gelato - Princess Cruises
End your day at sea on a sweet note with a family visit to Gelato, the onboard gelateria from Princess Cruises. Gelato shops onboard the Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess, and Sky Princess have been designated as ‘Ospitalità Italiana’ (a special designation given by the Italian Chamber of Commerce committee). They are the first and only locations to offer an authentic Italian gelato experience outside Italy!
Cost: Extra Charge
Check it out on Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess, Regal Princess, and Sky Princess
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