Celebrity Cruises

Food

Aside from the sophisticated ambience of its restaurants, the cuisine designed by master chef Michel Roux was always reason enough to cruise on a Celebrity ship. However, in early 2007, Celebrity and Roux ended their affiliation, though his legacy promises to shine into the future. His hands-on involvement—personally creating menus and overseeing all aspects of dining operations—was integral in helping the line achieve the reputation it enjoys today. Happily, every ship in the fleet has a highly experienced team headed by executive chefs and food and beverage managers, who have developed their skills in some of the world's finest restaurants and hotels.

Alternative restaurants on the Millennium-class ships and Century offer fine dining and table-side food preparation amid classic ocean liner and Venetian splendor. A less formal evening alternative is offered fleetwide in the Casual Dining Boulevard, where you'll find a sushi bar, pizza and baked pasta, healthy spa items, and an area where you can order from the dining room menu. Reservations are required, but there are no long waits, and reserving a table is usually not a problem. Cova Café serves specialty coffees and pastries in surroundings inspired by the original in Milan; some offerings carry on additional charge. Gourmet Bites, the late-night treats served by white-gloved waiters in public rooms throughout the ships, can include mini-beef Wellingtons and crispy tempura.

To further complement the food, in 2004 Celebrity introduced a proprietary Cellarmaster Selection of wines, which initially included a Russian River Valley chardonnay and a Sonoma County cabernet sauvignon.