Sea Princess Main Dining Rooms
Main Dining Rooms on the Sea Princess - The Traviata and the Rigoletto:
The Traviata and Rigoletto dining rooms on Sea Princess have large windows, dark wood paneling, and ceilings tastefully illuminated with twinkling lights. The overall effect is subtle elegance, but be warned that these rooms can be a bit noisy during peak serving hours. The Traviata is located aft on Emerald Deck, and is the location for Anytime diners. Dinner hours at the Traviata are from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. Breakfast is served from 7:30am to 9:30am. On Sea Days, lunch is served at the Traviata from Noon to 1:30pm. For lunch, among appetizers, you'll find turkey breast on a bed of greens, mussels, vegetable soup, and basic salads with home-made dressing choices. Burgers and fries, pasta, Philly Steak Sandwiches, and veggie burritos represent main entree choices.
The Rigoletto, aft on Plaza Deck, is reserved for Traditional dining only. This main dining room is only open for dinner. Traditional dining times in the Rigoletto are 5:30pm and 7:45 pm.
Dinner Cuisine on Sea Princess' Main Dining Rooms
Dinner menus in both main dining rooms on Sea Princess are identical and vary daily. Lobster and Seafood Pate, veggie spring rolls, and melon are among appetizers. Soups and salads include Tortellini and Spinach Soup, Porcini Mushroom Soup, Watercress, and Caesar Salad. Excellent pasta and vegetarian choices, Lobster, Shrimp, Beef Wellington, and Rack of Lamb exemplify main entrees. Desserts on the dinner menus include Hazelnut Souffle, Bananas Foster Flambe, Pear Tarts, Cherries Jubilee, ice cream, and cheeses. There are also selections for the health conscious.
+++ Sample dinner menu for main dining room on Sea Princess
Guest Reviews of Sea Princess's Main Dining Rooms
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Suite guests have Club Class Dining as an added perk. There's no wait time for a table in the Traviata, and Club Class offers ample tables for two. Added amenities include a fresh fruit trolley at breakfast time!
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Food quality and variety does receive some excellent guest reviews on Sea Princess.
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There are reports of overcooking food.
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Staff service in Sea Princess' main dining rooms is considered quite good.
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Tips for the main dining rooms on the Sea Princess:
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Unless you have opted for Anytime Dining, you will need reservations for dinner in the Rigoletto, and can choose either early dinner at 6:00pm, or late dinner at 8:15pm. These can be made after booking your cruise by contacting Princess at www.princess.com or call 800-774-6237. Contact Princess for any changes you wish to make no later than 3 weeks before sailing, but keep in mind that changes must be honored on a first come, first serve basis. After changes have been requested and when you are aboard ship, confirm with your Maitre D' within your first 24 hours, and staff will as much as possible try to accommodate you.
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For special dietary concerns on Sea Princess, Princess needs your requests in writing no later than 6 weeks before you sail, and these requests need to be confirmed once you're aboard with the Maitre D' within 24 hours.
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Go to the Cruise Personalizer on the Princess website to specify dietary preferences.
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Bare feet, jeans, shorts, tank tops, and swim wear are not permitted. For gentlemen, smart casual such as slacks and polo style shirts are more appropriate at dinner time. For formal nights, you'll be most comfortable in elegant attire.
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Meals are no cost, but special beverages, wines, beer, and soft drinks may be purchased via current bar menu.
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When ordering steaks and other meats, specify your grilling preference.
Princess Cruises Anytime Dining on the Sea Princess
Anytime Dining is available in the Traviata dining room from 5:30pm to 10:00pm for dinner. After booking, specify your selection for Anytime Dining or traditional evening reservations. Once aboard, you may opt to call in your reservations for Anytime Dining in the morning, or just show up. Expect a wait time of 5 to 15 minutes. You will experience less wait time if you show up earlier than 6:00pm. On formal nights, and in the evenings after 8:00pm, your wait time will likely be longer. You will receive a beeper and approximate wait time from staff when you arrive for dinner. Overall, many guests have opted to just show up and have reported positive dining experiences which have included minimal wait times. Dress codes for main dining rooms apply. Check out our article on Princess Cruises Anytime Dining for additional information.