When you sail with Princess®, Alaska cruise food is more than a meal — it’s a culinary experience that reawakens your taste buds and speaks to the unique flavor of the Great Land. These beautifully presented meals taste just as divine as they look. All of the food on an Alaska cruise with Princess is made from scratch. Crafted with locally-sourced ingredients and Alaska-inspired regional flavors, enjoy only the freshest fare on board our ships. Whether you’re in the mood for legendary Alaska seafood, pan-roasted steak or a veggie-heavy plate, there’s an option for everyone. Alaska cruise menus commonly feature regional seafood specialties such as king crab, wild salmon and Pacific halibut. Onboard dining typically includes a variety of venues such as main dining rooms, buffets and casual grills serving Alaska-inspired dishes. Here are the best dishes to try on your next cruise to the Great Land.

Key Takeaways

Alaska cruise food highlights fresh regional seafood like king crab, wild salmon and Pacific halibut.

Princess Cruises features locally inspired menus made with Alaska ingredients and regional flavors.

Guests can enjoy dining across main dining rooms, buffets and casual grills onboard.

Unique experiences like Cook My Catch allow guests to have their freshly caught fish prepared onboard.

Breakfast

Wake up in total relaxation with a private balcony breakfast full of flakey croissants, golden eggs and savory sausage. Start the day off on a lighter note with crisp fruits and greens. Or give yourself the sweet start you deserve with chocolate-glazed donuts and fluffy pancakes. Top off your meal with a glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice, or opt for a bubbly mimosa. With a menu as adventurous as the destinations that await you, start your day with Alaska cruise food that inspires you. 

Stateroom Family Breakfast
With a menu as adventurous as the destinations that await you, start your day with Alaska cruise food that inspires you. 

Lunch

When mid-day hunger strikes, options await. On board any of our Alaska cruises, find a variety of dining options at the top-deck grill and other casual venues. Choose from fresh seafood, hearty entrees, and lighter fare that showcase Alaska's culinary traditions. Guests can also enjoy authentic local seafood when visiting ports such as Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway during their Alaska cruise.

Ketchikan’s Alaska Fish House, Alaska.
Ketchikan’s Alaska Fish House, Alaska.
Tracy's King Crab Shack
Tracy's King Crab Shack.

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Dinner

Exclusive to our cruises sailing to the Great Land, Cook My Catch offers a true sea-to-seat experience. At select ports, reel in your fish on one of our fishing excursions and have our chefs cook it for your dinner that night. They can even prepare it to your liking, so you can truly enjoy your authentic Alaska seafood. Alaska cruises also offer specialty restaurants where guests can enjoy premium seafood, steaks and elevated regional cuisine.

Chef Cooking up the Alaska Cook My Catch
Chef Cooking up the Alaska Cook My Catch.
At select ports, reel in your fish on one of our fishing excursions and have our chefs cook it for your dinner that night.
At select ports, reel in your fish on one of our fishing excursions and have our chefs cook it for your dinner that night.

Dessert

No matter where you choose to enjoy Alaska cruise food on board, you can also find dessert almost anywhere. Start your day with something sweet in the Horizon Court Buffet — like chocolate muffins, bretons, puff pastries and danishes. Or stop by the Vines bar later for a one-of-a-kind chocolate and wine pairing. For guests on board Royal Princess®, visit the ice cream bar for a scoop of creamy gelato and an assortment of tasty toppings.

The food on an Alaska cruise should be every bit as memorable as the excursions on shore. That’s why we’re always refreshing our menus to deliver the best sensory experience through the Great Land. Sail with Princess and experience the best Alaska cruise food from morning to night. View Alaska cruises.

Galley Food Preparation
Start your day with something sweet in the Horizon Court Buffet — like chocolate muffins, bretons, puff pastries and danishes.
Couple Sharing Gelatto
For guests on board Royal Princess®, visit the ice cream bar for a scoop of creamy gelato and an assortment of tasty toppings.

Discover Alaska cruise food with Princess

The food on an Alaska cruise should be every bit as memorable as the excursions on shore. That’s why we’re always refreshing our menus to deliver the best sensory experience through the Great Land. Sail with Princess and experience the best Alaska cruise food from morning to night. View Alaska cruises.

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