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The Must-Eat Dishes On Every Major Cruise Line

The restaurants onboard serve up some unbelievable stuff.

Headshot of Hannah DoolinBy Hannah Doolin
Celebrity Cruises strawberry fields
Celebrity Cruises

Cruise ships tend to be over the top in most aspects, from the wacky onboard entertainment to the extravagant accommodations, and cruise cuisine is no exception. These are the dishes you need to try while you're on the high seas.

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Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises Sushi Lollipops
Celebrity Cruises

Sushi Lollipops

The chef at Qsine definitely thinks out of the box, and this eclectic sushi — spicy tuna, shrimp, salmon, snow crab — is a seriously fun way to start your meal.

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Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line black truffle pasta purseittes
Disney Cruise Line

Black Truffle Pasta Purseittes

Make sure to grab dinner at Animator's Palate while you're aboard any Disney ship. The ambiance is colorful and fun — the napkins and butter knives look like paintbrushes — and passengers agree that this pasta dish is to die for.

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Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line Froot Loop French Toast
Carnival Cruise Line

Froot Loop French Toast

Families can get totally immersed in the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, thanks to the fleet's Seuss at Sea program. Grab breakfast with The Cat in the Hat and Friends and chow down on colorful Froot Loop-encrusted French toast.

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Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises lobster tail
Princess Cruises

Butter-Poached Lobster Tail

What better time to splurge on lobster than when you're on vacation? At SHARE by Curtis Stone (aboard the Ruby Princess, Emerald Princess and Sun Princess), guests can order elegant lobster tail with roasted potatoes, crispy pancetta, and white onion sauce.

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line tomahawk rib chop
Norwegian Cruise Line

29-oz. Tomahawk Rib Chop

Norwegian's signature steakhouse serves this epic steak right on the bone. Get it crusted with Dijon or Gorgonzola, then topped with au poivre or garlic butter sauce.

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Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line Louis XV
Disney Cruise Line

Louis XV

Adults-only French restaurant, Remy, is the place to go for high-end fare aboard the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream. This Instagram-worthy dessert features a French praline topped with milk chocolate mousse and dark chocolate glaze.

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line ahi tuna tataki
Norwegian Cruise Line

Ahi Tuna Tataki

Small plates are the specialty at Food Republic, and this gorgeous seared tuna with heirloom tomatoes and basil ponzu makes a stunning starter to share.

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Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line Guy's Burger Joints
Carnival Cruise Line

Guy's Burgers

Food Network favorite Guy Fieri has his own menu of killer burgers aboard 14 Carnival ships. Guys Burger Joint serves up 1,000 burgers per ship per day, topped with melty cheesy, spicy onion rings and "Donkey Sauce."

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Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line bucatini
Disney Cruise Line

Charlotte La Bouff's Bucatini Pasta

Inspired by the Disney flick The Princess and the Frog, Tiana's Place is a Southern-style restaurant aboard the Disney Wonder. Find classics like shrimp and grits, as well as the popular bucatini with pancetta, oyster mushrooms, eggplant, spinach, peas, and basil.

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Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises duck leg confit
Princess Cruises

Duck Leg Confit

Celebrity chef, Curtis Stone, created plenty of decadent dishes for the menu at SHARE, including salt-cured duck leg with crispy skin, bacon-flavored beans, and Parmesan.

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line california roll
Norwegian Cruise Line

California Roll

Even those who aren't super adventurous when it comes to sushi can enjoy amazing rolls at Food Republic. There's no skimping on this classic combination of crab mix, avocado, cucumber, and toasted sesame seeds.

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Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line green eggs and ham
Carnival Cruise Line

Green Eggs and Ham

Kids will totally freak for this themed Dr. Seuss breakfast spread available on all Carnival ships, but someone needs to be brave enough to order the Seuss special: Green Eggs and Ham.

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line camarones al ajillo
Norwegian Cruise Line

Camarones Al Ajillo

Have a bite at Bayamo by Jose Garces to try Latin dishes like this pan-roasted shrimp, served with charred tomato, lime emulsion, and fingerling potatoes.

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Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line buttermilk beignets
Disney Cruise Line

Tiana's Buttermilk Beignets

Of course this beloved New Orleans treat made it onto the menu at Tiana's Place, the Princess and the Frog-themed restaurant on Disney Wonder.

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Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises lump crab martini
Celebrity Cruises

Lump Crab Martini

Blu's fresh crab salad in a martini glass — with avocado and cucumber — is almost too pretty to eat.

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Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises chocolate tombstone
Celebrity Cruises

Chocolate Tombstone

The pastries at Qsine are about as pretty as the ship's ocean views. Chocolate addicts need to try the tombstone, made from layers of rice crispies, Nutella, and rich ganache.

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Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises pickled beet salad
Celebrity Cruises

Pickled Beet Salad

AquaClass guests get an exclusive dining experience at Blu, where even the vegetables are beautiful. Pickled beets are plated with smoked chicken breast, frisée, and a bright curry emulsion.

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Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line chocolate soufflé
Disney Cruise Line

Palo's Chocolate Soufflé

The elegant Northern Italian restaurant, Palo, is a staple on every Disney ship, and this dessert might be the most popular dish onboard. The made-to-order soufflés are served hot with vanilla bean and chocolate sauces, plus a scoop of ice cream.

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line bone-in ribeye
Norwegian Cruise Line

18-oz. Bone-In Ribeye

Food Republic is the spot for meat-eaters on these ships. This juicy cut comes with scallions and truffle soy sauce for dipping — plus incredible ocean views from your table.

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Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises tomatoes and burrata
Princess Cruises

Tomatoes and Burrata

The creamy burrata served with whole roasted grape tomatoes, oregano oil, and fennel leaves at SHARE is like a next-level caprese salad.

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