In July 2025, Princess announced some major (and overwhelmingly unpopular, if the barrage of angry messages I’ve received via my website and social media channels is any indication) changes to what’s included in “Princess Plus,” and “Princess Premier.” You can read more detail about all the changes HERE. For this post, let’s focus on the changes to “casual dining” and look at the menus and pricing options. While many package benefits were cut, there were two additional “casual dining” meals added to Princess Plus. That brings the total to four complimentary “casual dining” meals for the Princess Plus fare. Those with the Premier fare will continue to enjoy unlimited “casual dining” and those with the standard fare will continue to pay extra for “casual dining” meals.
Restaurants serving “casual dining” meals include: Alfredo’s, GiGi’s, Kai Sushi, Ocean Terrace, O’Malleys, Planks, Salty Dog Pub, Steamers, and Vines. These options are considered a step up in quality over complimentary options (although that’s certainly debatable).
All guests, regardless of package purchased, can still dine at the buffet, International Cafe, poolside pizza stand and grill, and main dining rooms at no extra cost (with the exception of some “upcharge” items).
Here are the casual dining menus. I have noted which specific ships these menus are available on and what’s included in the $14.99 “prix fixe” option (complimentary for “Plus” guests for their first four “casual dining” meals and always complimentary for “Premier” guests). Kids under 12 can order from the casual dining menus for 50% off.
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Alfredo’s menu
Alfredo’s reduced menu
GiGi’s menu
Kai Sushi’s menu
Ocean Terrace menu
O’Malley’s menu
Planks menu
Salty Dog Gastropub menu
Steamers menu
Vines
Alfredo’s is available on the Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Royal Princess, Sky Princess, Star Princess, and Sun Princess. The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first four “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one appetizer, one pizza or pasta, and one dessert.
This reduced Alfredo’s menu is available on the following ships: Coral Princess, Grand Princess, Island Princess and Sapphire Princess. On the Coral Princess and Island Princess, it’s only offered for lunch on sea days in Sabatini’s. The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first four “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one appetizer, one pizza, and one dessert.
GiGi’s is available on the Discovery Princess and Enchanted Princess. The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first four “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one appetizer, one pizza or pasta, and one dessert.
Kai Sushi is available on the Diamond Princess, Star Princess, and Sun Princess. The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first four “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one appetizer, one nigiri sushi, one sashimi, one maki roll, and one dessert.
O’Malley’s is available on the Enchanted Princess, Star Princess, and Sun Princess. The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first four “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one Starter, one Main, and one After.
Ocean Terrace is available on the Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess, Regal Princess, Royal Princess, and Sky Princess. The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first four “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one appetizer, one nigiri or sashimi, and two maki rolls. *Ocean Terrace is also on the Majestic Princess, but does not serve food.
Planks is available on the Caribbean Princess and Emerald Princess. The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first four “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one starter, one Plank, and one dessert.
Salty Dog Gastropub is available on the Crown Princess, Discovery Princess, Emerald Princess, and Ruby Princess. The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first four “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes two Salty Dog Plates and one dessert.
Steamers is available on the Caribbean Princess and Emerald Princess. The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first four “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one starter, one Steamer or Seafood Platter, and one Dessert.
Vines is available on the Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Sapphire Princess, and Sky Princess. The $14.99 cover charge (waved for “Plus” guests for their first four “casual dining” meals and always for “Premier” guests) includes one Crudités, one Charcuterie Board, and one Chocolate Truffes.
And with that…
Class Dismissed!
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