Family Dining Made Easy Onboard Royal Caribbean®
One of the best parts about cruising with Royal Caribbean? You never have to worry about where to feed the family or how much it will cost. From sunrise to late night snacks, there are plenty of dining options included in your cruise fare, so everyone can find something they love without swiping the card at every meal.
The Main Dining Room: Family Dining Time
Evenings in the Main Dining Room are more than just dinner—they’re family time. You’ll have the same table and wait staff each night, which means your servers quickly learn the kids’ favorites (mac and cheese, chicken tenders, spaghetti) and have them ready before you even ask. Adults can savor rotating entrées like prime rib, salmon, or vegetarian specialties, while kids enjoy a menu made just for them.
And it’s not just about the food—sometimes the Main Dining Room comes alive with entertainment, from music to fun themed nights. Once the little ones finish eating, staff can even escort them to the Adventure Ocean® youth program, so parents can linger over dessert and coffee while the kids dive into supervised activities and new friendships.
The Main Dining Room also serves a sit-down breakfast most mornings, with favorites like pancakes, waffles, eggs, and fruit smoothies—perfect for families who want a slower start to their day.
For extra flexibility, Adventure Ocean also hosts select kids’ dinners, giving parents the perfect opportunity to slip away for a date night in one of the specialty restaurants while the children enjoy a meal and playtime with new friends.
Windjammer Café
Perfect for busy families, the Windjammer buffet has something for every appetite. At breakfast, you’ll find scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes, cereal, fresh fruit, and made-to-order omelets. Lunch and dinner bring everything from burgers and fries to international dishes and fresh salads—it’s a variety made simple. And the best part? Everyone can fill their plate their way.
Casual & Grab-and-Go Favorites
When the kids get hungry mid-adventure, you’ll always find a quick fix. Sorrento’s Pizza serves up hot slices late into the night, El Loco Fresh dishes out tacos and quesadillas by the pool, and Café Promenade keeps everyone fueled with sandwiches, pastries, and coffee drinks.
Room Service
Sometimes the best meals are the ones you don’t have to leave the room for. Royal Caribbean offers 24-hour room service, so whether it’s a family breakfast on the balcony, late-night cookies and milk, or just a quiet dinner in your stateroom, you’re covered. Continental breakfast is complimentary, while a small service fee applies for most other orders—still a great option when you want convenience without compromise.
Sweet Treats
Every vacation needs a little sugar rush! Ice cream machines, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and even build-your-own sundaes are included with your meals and buffets. But Royal Caribbean® also tempts families with specialty sweet spots. Think towering milkshakes, over-the-top cupcakes, and candy jars at Sugar Beach®—all available for an additional cost. These little splurges are the treats kids (and parents) will still be talking about long after the cruise.
A Taste of Something Extra
While the included options are more than enough to keep your family happy, some nights you may want to treat yourself. Specialty restaurants like Chops Grille (classic steakhouse), Izumi (sushi and Asian favorites), and the imaginative Wonderland bring an elevated dining touch for parents or special family nights. Think of them as the cherry on top of an already full menu of dining choices.
Dining & Drink Packages
If your family wants to sample multiple specialty restaurants, consider a Dining Package. It bundles together specialty meals at a better value, perfect for parents who want to plan a couple of date nights or a family celebration dinner.
For drinks, Beverage Packages make it easy to keep everyone refreshed. Adults can enjoy unlimited soda, specialty coffees, mocktails, or cocktails depending on the package chosen, while kids can sip as many sodas or juices as they like with the Refreshment Package. These upgrades are optional—but they can add convenience and savings if your family enjoys variety.
Good to Know: What’s Included vs. Extra Cost
Included in your cruise fare:
Main Dining Room (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Windjammer Café buffet
Sorrento’s Pizza, El Loco Fresh, Café Promenade
Ice cream machines, cookies, brownies, sundaes at meals
Continental breakfast via room service
Additional cost:
Room service (lunch, dinner, late-night orders)
Specialty dining (Chops Grille, Izumi, Wonderland, etc.)
Specialty desserts (Sugar Beach®, cupcake shops, milkshake bars)
Soda, specialty coffees, and alcoholic beverages
Dining & Beverage Packages (upgrade option for more variety and convenience)
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