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3/13/2012

Princess Cruises Unveils Main Dining and Specialty Restaurant Features Aboard New Royal Princess

Ship Will Serve Up Special Spaces and Fresh Twists on Dining Favorites

 

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (March 13, 2012) -- Princess Cruises today revealed more details about several of the main dining room and specialty restaurant options that will be available aboard Royal Princess when the cruise ship debuts in June 2013, including new special venues and experiences, plus fresh twists on some Princess favorites.

Among the new options are several distinct dining spaces, including a special Chef's Table Lumiere surrounded by a curtain of light to take the Chef's Table experience to a new level, as well as wine cellar-inspired private dining spaces in the main dining rooms.

The ship will offer a larger Horizon Court buffet with a brand-new layout, new action stations, intriguing new bistro options -- such as a crab shack and fondue restaurant -- and even a dedicated pastry shop, an industry first.

For a full evening experience, several restaurants and lounges have been located together, including the Crown Grill which has been combined with the Wheelhouse Bar, and Sabatini's Italian restaurant which is now adjacent to Vines wine bar.

"These evolutions of our dining program will offer some exciting new options, as well as showcase our signature features which have become passenger favorites," said Jan Swartz, executive vice president for Princess Cruises. "Royal Princess certainly will take our dining options to the next level."

The line also released a preview video of the dining options featuring Princess Cruises Executive Vice President Rai Caluori and Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations Peter Tobler, which can be viewed at http://www.princess.com/royalprincessdining.

The main dining room and specialty restaurant features include:

Chef's Table Lumiere -- Known for creating the first-ever chef's table at sea, Princess will be setting a new standard for this popular event with the debut of the Chef's Table Lumiere. Taking the chef's table to a new level, passengers will be magically surrounded by a curtain of light -- providing a soft wall of privacy that envelopes a custom-made glass table located within the Concerto dining room. The table will be set with elegantly designed china, cutlery and table accessories for an extraordinary dining experience.

Wine Cellar -- Diners in the Symphony and Allegro dining rooms will enjoy a private experience in a wine cellar-inspired space. Surrounded by wine bottles, the circular area, which seats up to 12, will offer a unique atmosphere for private functions and special celebrations. Wine Cellar specialty menus are being developed in conjunction with noted winemakers, and will be designed to pair with hand-selected wines. Menu items will include classic carved meats such as Crown of Veal Rack and Baron of Lamb.

Horizon Court Buffet -- Royal Princess' buffet eatery will be redefined with a completely new layout and double the amount of seating over the line's newest class of ship, with 900 seats indoors and 350 seats outside on the open deck. The larger space will not only offer more seating but more table choices, such as tables for two and counter-height bistro-style dining tables. New action stations will also provide additional dining options, including choices such as Asian cuisine, Mediterranean dishes, a pasta corner and salad-tossing stations. Passengers will also find more "grab and go" options such as pastries, breakfast sandwiches or yogurt and granola parfaits. Those who love to sleep in will even find a special "late, late risers" breakfast section.

Horizon Bistro -- Dinner in the Horizon Court will offer an interactive experience with themed events and specialty dinners. On certain nights passengers may find a Brazilian churrascaria, Argentine gaucho theme, European bistro or British pub. Actions stations will include a hibachi grill, rotisseries and carving stations, a taqueria, and a sandwich bar. The Horizon Court will also house several new specialty dining options including a crab shack complete with mallets and bibs, or an opportunity to try fondues from around the world.

Horizon Bistro Pastry Shop -- The Horizon Court will also introduce an industry first -- a dedicated pastry shop. Here passengers can indulge in fresh-baked goodies throughout the day, including croissants, pastries, hot desserts, freshly baked waffles and French toast at breakfast; classic and modern desserts at lunch and dinner; cookies, desserts and waffles at tea time; and special show pieces and flambés in the evening. This completely separate space will feature its own unique design, décor, function and seating area, plus a dedicated specialty coffee section. Passengers will even get to see Princess' pastry chefs in action as they demonstrate their skills in chocolate work and cake decorating.

Horizon Court for Kids -- The Horizon Court will have a special area just for kids, where they can feel comfortable with seating that is suited to them in size and décor. Here kids can eat, play, and sit in their dedicated section with the rest of their family still nearby. The space will also be used by the Youth Center for activities such as pizza parties and ice cream socials.

Crown Grill & Wheelhouse Bar -- The Crown Grill seafood and chop house will be blended together with the popular Wheelhouse Bar for a complete evening of dining and entertainment in one location. These traditional spaces feature a new contemporary look that modernizes the rich club-like atmosphere of the Crown Grill and the nautical Wheelhouse Bar. With its signature theater-style open kitchen, the Crown Grill will set the stage for a menu of chops, seafood and premium Sterling Silver steaks. Meanwhile the Wheelhouse Bar will offer a comfortable place to sip a drink and enjoy live piano entertainment.

Sabatini's -- Princess' signature Tuscan-inspired specialty restaurant, Sabatini's will feature a fresh menu of sophisticated Italian favorites with an a la carte experience. Sabatini's will be located adjacent to Vines wine bar, offering diners a convenient venue to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail. With elegant décor merging glass, marble, wood and mirror details, the centerpiece of the new space will be a grand wine display, featuring an impressive selection of "Super Tuscan" wines, some of the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the famous Tuscan wine region, such as Sassicaia, Tignanello, Ornellaia, Solaia, Masseto and more. Sabatini's will also be the venue for a new "Super Tuscan Tasting," a wine event designed to introduce passengers to these rich, internationally acclaimed wines.

Additional information about other ship features will be released in the coming months.

The 3,600-passenger Royal Princess is a new-generation ship currently under construction for Princess Cruises. Among the new features found on board will be a greatly expanded atrium, the social hub of the ship; the dramatic over-water SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed enclosed walkway on the ship's starboard side extending more than 28 feet beyond the edge of the vessel; plush private poolside cabanas that appear to be floating on the water; a dazzling water and light show; an expanded version of Princess' signature adults-only haven, The Sanctuary; and the popular poolside theater, Movies Under the Stars. Eighty percent of the ship's staterooms will feature a balcony. More information about the ship is available at http://www.princess.com/royalprincess.

[chamima]

The horizon court looks like a logisitcal mess, all those smaller rooms with room vs just open spaces like on other new ships, add a few thousand people and gridlock. Not sure why Princess can't get their casual eateries right? I see the paint by numbers murals have also made their way onboard....

 

 

I thought the same thing. Why reinvent the wheel? I'm sure the designers have access to some of the other new ships with the wide open buffet areas.

 

 

Princess Cruises Unveils Main Dining and Specialty Restaurant Features Aboard New Royal Princess

Ship Will Serve Up Special Spaces and Fresh Twists on Dining Favorites

 

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (March 13, 2012) -- Princess Cruises today revealed more details about several of the main dining room and specialty restaurant options that will be available aboard Royal Princess when the cruise ship debuts in June 2013, including new special venues and experiences, plus fresh twists on some Princess favorites.

Among the new options are several distinct dining spaces, including a special Chef's Table Lumiere surrounded by a curtain of light to take the Chef's Table experience to a new level, as well as wine cellar-inspired private dining spaces in the main dining rooms.

The ship will offer a larger Horizon Court buffet with a brand-new layout, new action stations, intriguing new bistro options -- such as a crab shack and fondue restaurant -- and even a dedicated pastry shop, an industry first.

For a full evening experience, several restaurants and lounges have been located together, including the Crown Grill which has been combined with the Wheelhouse Bar, and Sabatini's Italian restaurant which is now adjacent to Vines wine bar.

"These evolutions of our dining program will offer some exciting new options, as well as showcase our signature features which have become passenger favorites," said Jan Swartz, executive vice president for Princess Cruises. "Royal Princess certainly will take our dining options to the next level."

The line also released a preview video of the dining options featuring Princess Cruises Executive Vice President Rai Caluori and Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations Peter Tobler, which can be viewed at http://www.princess.com/royalprincessdining.

The main dining room and specialty restaurant features include:

Chef's Table Lumiere -- Known for creating the first-ever chef's table at sea, Princess will be setting a new standard for this popular event with the debut of the Chef's Table Lumiere. Taking the chef's table to a new level, passengers will be magically surrounded by a curtain of light -- providing a soft wall of privacy that envelopes a custom-made glass table located within the Concerto dining room. The table will be set with elegantly designed china, cutlery and table accessories for an extraordinary dining experience.

Wine Cellar -- Diners in the Symphony and Allegro dining rooms will enjoy a private experience in a wine cellar-inspired space. Surrounded by wine bottles, the circular area, which seats up to 12, will offer a unique atmosphere for private functions and special celebrations. Wine Cellar specialty menus are being developed in conjunction with noted winemakers, and will be designed to pair with hand-selected wines. Menu items will include classic carved meats such as Crown of Veal Rack and Baron of Lamb.

Horizon Court Buffet -- Royal Princess' buffet eatery will be redefined with a completely new layout and double the amount of seating over the line's newest class of ship, with 900 seats indoors and 350 seats outside on the open deck. The larger space will not only offer more seating but more table choices, such as tables for two and counter-height bistro-style dining tables. New action stations will also provide additional dining options, including choices such as Asian cuisine, Mediterranean dishes, a pasta corner and salad-tossing stations. Passengers will also find more "grab and go" options such as pastries, breakfast sandwiches or yogurt and granola parfaits. Those who love to sleep in will even find a special "late, late risers" breakfast section.

Horizon Bistro -- Dinner in the Horizon Court will offer an interactive experience with themed events and specialty dinners. On certain nights passengers may find a Brazilian churrascaria, Argentine gaucho theme, European bistro or British pub. Actions stations will include a hibachi grill, rotisseries and carving stations, a taqueria, and a sandwich bar. The Horizon Court will also house several new specialty dining options including a crab shack complete with mallets and bibs, or an opportunity to try fondues from around the world.

Horizon Bistro Pastry Shop -- The Horizon Court will also introduce an industry first -- a dedicated pastry shop. Here passengers can indulge in fresh-baked goodies throughout the day, including croissants, pastries, hot desserts, freshly baked waffles and French toast at breakfast; classic and modern desserts at lunch and dinner; cookies, desserts and waffles at tea time; and special show pieces and flambés in the evening. This completely separate space will feature its own unique design, décor, function and seating area, plus a dedicated specialty coffee section. Passengers will even get to see Princess' pastry chefs in action as they demonstrate their skills in chocolate work and cake decorating.

Horizon Court for Kids -- The Horizon Court will have a special area just for kids, where they can feel comfortable with seating that is suited to them in size and décor. Here kids can eat, play, and sit in their dedicated section with the rest of their family still nearby. The space will also be used by the Youth Center for activities such as pizza parties and ice cream socials.

Crown Grill & Wheelhouse Bar -- The Crown Grill seafood and chop house will be blended together with the popular Wheelhouse Bar for a complete evening of dining and entertainment in one location. These traditional spaces feature a new contemporary look that modernizes the rich club-like atmosphere of the Crown Grill and the nautical Wheelhouse Bar. With its signature theater-style open kitchen, the Crown Grill will set the stage for a menu of chops, seafood and premium Sterling Silver steaks. Meanwhile the Wheelhouse Bar will offer a comfortable place to sip a drink and enjoy live piano entertainment.

Sabatini's -- Princess' signature Tuscan-inspired specialty restaurant, Sabatini's will feature a fresh menu of sophisticated Italian favorites with an a la carte experience. Sabatini's will be located adjacent to Vines wine bar, offering diners a convenient venue to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail. With elegant décor merging glass, marble, wood and mirror details, the centerpiece of the new space will be a grand wine display, featuring an impressive selection of "Super Tuscan" wines, some of the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the famous Tuscan wine region, such as Sassicaia, Tignanello, Ornellaia, Solaia, Masseto and more. Sabatini's will also be the venue for a new "Super Tuscan Tasting," a wine event designed to introduce passengers to these rich, internationally acclaimed wines.

Additional information about other ship features will be released in the coming months.

The 3,600-passenger Royal Princess is a new-generation ship currently under construction for Princess Cruises. Among the new features found on board will be a greatly expanded atrium, the social hub of the ship; the dramatic over-water SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed enclosed walkway on the ship's starboard side extending more than 28 feet beyond the edge of the vessel; plush private poolside cabanas that appear to be floating on the water; a dazzling water and light show; an expanded version of Princess' signature adults-only haven, The Sanctuary; and the popular poolside theater, Movies Under the Stars. Eighty percent of the ship's staterooms will feature a balcony. More information about the ship is available at http://www.princess.com/royalprincess.

 

 

 

My guess is that the specialty coffees will be the "for fee" part of the pastry area.

[Loonbeam]

Its really important to note, this is the first next generation ship from Princess in a while AND that we are looking at computer generated images that may not accurately represent spacing, etc.

 

It's very likely as they proceed with the build there will be adjustments as the spaces are worked on, changes to art, etc.

 

And of course, after the new ship is in play, the next iteration will take into effect operation of the first one.

[casavaha]

Where is the dancing? We have always enjoyed the Wheelhouse because the bands there

were great for dancing. I doubt they will be there on this ship, so hoping that there

will be other venues for live music for dancing.

 

Greg

[Coral]

I so welcome a new ship!

[Cruzin-K]

Pastries! Did you see all those pastries :eek:

 

Time to buy new stretchy pants :D

[Ahhh]

Sweet - I too wonder about combining the Wheelhouse and the Crown Grill - thematically good, but it might be difficult to have a quiet dinner with a band playing in the bar. And I like the curtain around the table - if you're into an evening of private dining, that's the way to go.

 

I agree with both points. Wheelhouse bar usually has a band and ballroom dancing. I wonder if there will still be dancing in that lounge, with it's "live piano entertainment"?

The curtain sounds like a wonderful addition for private dining. Can hardly wait for both the deck plans and for bookings to open up!

[Cruise Junky]

Love, Love, Love it! Can't wait until Thursday for confirmation that I have a cabin.

[lovevacadays]

Sounding good..but what about Adaggio's which is one of my favorite places for wine before dinner at Sabatini's? Does it still show it there?

 

I don't see Adaggio's. I love the space too but found that there was rarely anyone in there. I wonder if that is why they may have eliminated it.

[lovevacadays]

Where is the dancing? We have always enjoyed the Wheelhouse because the bands there

were great for dancing. I doubt they will be there on this ship, so hoping that there

will be other venues for live music for dancing.

 

Greg

 

I think dancing will be in the Vista Lounge as it shows a dance floor and the Club Six on Fiesta deck

[RickEk]

I think dancing will be in the Vista Lounge as it shows a dance floor and the Club Six on Fiesta deck

 

And what is Princess Live?

[Astro Flyer]

I don't see Adaggio's. I love the space too but found that there was rarely anyone in there. I wonder if that is why they may have eliminated it.

I believe that the Adagio next to Sabatini's has been replaced by Vines which will be next to Sabatini's.

[Cruise Junky]

And what is Princess Live?

 

Coming soon to a video screen near you :)

[RickEk]

I believe that the Adagio next to Sabatini's has been replaced by Vines which will be next to Sabatini's.

 

We also like the Adagio on the Crown-class ships, but yeah, it was deserted every time we went there on the Crown Princess. But, one night, we did see members of the Princess orchestra doing an impromptu jazz jam session for the 6 of us that were in attendance... 'twas great!

[Astro Flyer]

We also like the Adagio on the Crown-class ships, but yeah, it was deserted every time we went there on the Crown Princess. But, one night, we did see members of the Princess orchestra doing an impromptu jazz jam session for the 6 of us that were in attendance... 'twas great!

That sounds good...I was on the Crown last October but being so port intensive didn't get to Adagio. At the end of the year we'll have many days on the Crown & will check out Adagio.

[RickEk]

That sounds good...I was on the Crown last October but being so port intensive didn't get to Adagio. At the end of the year we'll have many days on the Crown & will check out Adagio.

 

It was actually the best live music I've ever heard/seen on a Princess ship. 'Twas drums, guitar, bass (playing stand-up bass) and piano. We were mesmerized... :cool:

[Ahhh]

I think dancing will be in the Vista Lounge as it shows a dance floor and the Club Six on Fiesta deck

 

Tell me there are deck plans I am not aware of :D!

[Cruise Junky]

Tell me there are deck plans I am not aware of :D!

 

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