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Magical Dining Experiences, Juice Bars, Hot Dogs, Sushi, Pizza, Ice Cream & Whole Food Choices, Teens & Tweens Dining Options Reach the Stars on Cruise Ships

Surveys Show the Influence Children Have Over Family Vacations Choices

DETROIT (June 18, 2019) – Family vacations are perhaps the ultimate bonding experience, with moments that live on in memory for a lifetime. As such, vacation planning has become a family affair, say the experts at CruiseCompete, with all members providing input to ensure that everyone has a good time. In fact, FamilyTravel.Org reports that “87% of parents around the world give their children a say in family vacation planning. Furthermore, one third of U.S. millennial parents give their kids full control over the final vacation decision”. ¹
With scores of new programs and amenities designed with families in mind, a family cruise has now become the ultimate family vacation, and one of the biggest draws for teens and tweens are the dining options on a ship.

CruiseCompete provides a comprehensive list of dining on cruise lines by category that teens and tweens can enjoy while onboard:

Upscale Contemporary Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean International

• Sorrento’s Pizza- New York style pizza (pepperoni, cheese, Hawaiian, chorizo, or make your own)
• Sugar Beach- All different kinds of candy and sweets
• Johnny Rockets- All-American hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes
• Fish and Chips- Fish and chips, fries, calamari
• Cupcake Cupboard- Fresh baked cupcakes
• Dog House- Sausage, hot dogs, sides, and salads

MSC Cruises

• Teppanyaki Restaurant by Roy Yamaguchi- Asian cuisine

Norwegian Cruise Line

• Spiegel Tent- (Murder mystery restaurant)
• Illusionarium- Dinner with magic, special effects, and intriguing characters that perform.
• Blue Lagoon- 24-hour eatery of burgers and stir-fry
• Cadillac Diner- 22-hour eatery
• Main Pool Bar & Grill (Uptown Bar & Grill/ Topsiders Bar & Grill)- Quick bite to eat and drink.
• Alternate Pool Bar & Grill (Bimini/Bali Hai/Sky High/Bier Garten/Key West)- Bratwursts, pizza, grilled options.
• Shanghai- Fusion of noodles, wok dishes, dim sum, traditional Chinese
• Teppanyaki- Japanese cuisine
• Wasabi/Sushi- Fresh sushi and sashimi
• Dolce Gelato- Slow-churned, sweet Italian ice cream
• 24/7 Pizza- 24-hours a day 7 days a week pizza at your door for $5

Premium Cruise Lines
Princess Cruises

• Gelato- Gelato, sorbet, ice cream bar, toppings
• Pizzeria- Neapolitan-style pizza (Margherita, pepperoni, cheese)
• Burger and Hot Dog Grill- cheeseburgers, brats with sauerkraut, grilled chicken sandwiches
• Soft Serve on Deck- Ice cream and a plethora of toppings
• The Pastry Shop at Horizon Court- Pie, pastries
• Movies and Munchies- Popcorn, pizza, soda
• Kai Sushi- Sushi bar with fresh sushi or sashimi

Holland America Line

• Dive-In- Burgers, French fries, portabella mushroom stack, hot dogs
• New York Pizza- Thin-crust pizza and Italian salads

Celebrity Cruises

• Sushi on Five- Sushi, sushi rolls, tuna albacore, shrimp, eel, yellowtail, salmon, octopus sashimi, gingerbread with wasabi gelato
• Spa Café- Juice, parfait, cereal, organic bread, omelet, fresh jam, smoothies, vitamin water, soup, salad bar, fresh salmon, tuna, pork loin, dessert (tartlet)
• Mast Grill- Burgers, hot dogs, French fries

Disney Cruise Line

• Senses Juice Bar- Beverages, fresh fruit, vegetables
• Sweet on You- decedent desserts and sweets
• Preludes- Cookies, candies, popcorn, soda
• Vanellope’s Sweets & Treats- Gelato, fresh waffle cones, baked treats, and candy
• Duck-In Diner- Middle Eastern-inspired shawarma, hamburgers, hot dogs

Contemporary Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Line

• Big Chicken- Chicken sandwiches, crispy chicken strips, juicy fried chicken baskets, potato salad, jalapeno slaw, breakfast items, (omelets, chicken biscuits, biscuits and egg.)
• Guy’s Burger Joint- burgers and hand-cut fries
• Blueiguana Cantina- Mexican food, burritos, tacos, fresh salsa and tortillas
• Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que- Pork butt, smoked round of beef, smoked Andouille sausage, Guy’s famous Blue-Ribbon Chicken. Sides, (Mac and Daddy Cheese, Old Skool Potato Salad, Collard Greens.) Guy’s signature line of barbecue sauces.
• Pizza Pirate- Pizza, (Pepperoni, Margherita, Funghi, Prosciutto, or Quattro Formaggi) Caesar salad
• Swirls- Ice cream, frozen yogurt, toppings
• Shake Spot- Floats and shakes
• The Sweet Spot- Lemon cream pie, cherry crumble squares, cheesecake, marble chocolate cheesecake, fresh fruit options.
• Bonsai Teppanyaki- Filet mignon, grilled tofu, array of fish, shrimp, lobster
• Coffee Bar- Coffee, tea, homemade pastries, milkshakes, cake, cookie

Costa Cruises

• Teppanyaki Restaurant- Asian inspired cuisine
• Chocolate and Ice Cream Bars- Hot chocolate, chocolate shakes, pralines, sachertorte, flavored coffee, chocolate fountain, sweets, crepes, Nutella, white chocolate, peach jam, strawberries, homemade ice cream bar

Ultra-Luxury Cruise Lines
Seabourn

• The Patio- Napa burgers, hot dogs

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

• Pool Grill- Burgers, grilled seafood, sandwiches, salad, milkshakes, malts, hand-dipped ice cream with toppings

Ultra-Premium Cruise Lines
Oceania Cruises

• Waves Grill- Raw, cold-pressed juices, vegan smoothies, healthy energy bowls, burgers, tangy barbecue, seafood, garden-fresh salads, crispy hand-cut truffle fries with aged parmesan

Whether you are in the planning stages of a cruise or already booked, factoring in dining for teens and tweens can be a good thing to do in advance to be sure their food and nutrition needs are met and with enjoyable choices while on the cruise.
CruiseCompete member-agents are the most well-educated, forward-thinking and trusted cruise specialists in the industry. If you’d like more information or assistance planning a future cruise or a cruisetour, please visit CruiseCompete and try the Virtual Cruise Advisor™ or Live Help.
Find CruiseCompete’s “Sea Tales 2019 Family Cruise Travel Planner” at www.cruisecompete.com/resources.php. To see consumer feedback click here.

¹ https://familytravel.org/homeaway-kidfluencer-survey-let-kids-influence-your-holiday-decisions/


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