Where to Dine for Free on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas
Sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas? You don’t have to spend extra to eat well! I explored every included dining spot onboard — from buffets and pizza to tacos and elegant dinners. Here’s my first-hand guide to the best free restaurants so you can plan your perfect foodie cruise.
If you’re like me, one of the best parts of cruising is the food. And on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, there’s no shortage of incredible included dining options. That’s right — many of the best meals onboard are already covered in your cruise fare. As someone who loves both eating well and saving money, I made it my mission to try all the Utopia of the Seas restaurants where you can dine for free.
Below, I’m sharing my favorites — from poolside snacks to elegant dinners — so you can plan your foodie adventure at sea.
Windjammer Marketplace
The Windjammer is my go-to spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s buffet-style, with a massive variety of dishes from around the world. I love grabbing a plate of fresh fruit in the morning or sampling new international flavors at night.
Main Dining Room
Every evening brings a new three-course menu — and it’s all included. Think lobster tail on formal night, filet mignon, or escargot. The atmosphere is beautiful, but there’s no strict dress code, so I often keep it casual.
Sorrento’s Pizza
Located on the Royal Promenade, Sorrento’s serves pizza until late at night. Perfect after a show or a few hours of dancing.
Café Promenade
Open 24 hours, this spot keeps me fueled with coffee, pastries, and light bites.
Park Café
Tucked in Central Park, it’s quieter and perfect for breakfast or a light lunch. Don’t miss the fresh salads and sandwiches.
Solarium Bistro
Mediterranean-inspired and steps from the adults-only Solarium — I come here for fresh Greek salads, tzatziki, and lamb chops.
El Loco Fresh
Poolside tacos, burritos, and nachos? Yes, please.
Boardwalk Dog House
Gourmet hot dogs with a variety of toppings. A must-try on a sunny day.
The Spare Tire
This new poolside food truck has incredible pulled pork sandwiches and flatbreads.
Room Service (Some Items)
Continental breakfast is free — great for slow mornings on the balcony.
Watch my full video guide to see these dining spots in action:
If you’re planning a Royal Caribbean cruise from Florida, make sure you save this list. The free dining on Utopia of the Seas is worth the trip alone.
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Since 2010, Darren has been making Orlando vacations easy! As an Orlando resident, he is able to provide insider, expert advice on Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Florida-based cruises.
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Royal Caribbean Dining and Beverage Package Tip
Tip for saving money on dining and beverage packages with Royal Caribbean
As a travel advisor specializing in Royal Caribbean, I spend a lot of time providing expert advice for my cruise clients. Here’s one that comes up a lot: is it worth it to buy a dining or beverage package onboard the ship?
Royal Caribbean Beverage Package Tip
Royal Caribbean offers several packages, spa packages, dining packages, beverage packages, wifi packages, and more.
Now, whether or not they are worth it for your family is a different topic and I can work with you to help you figure that out. But in general, most people buy at least some type of onboard package.
I always get the soft-drink package because soda isn’t free onboard, not even at dinner and I don’t like alcohol. So for me, the price is reasonable enough. But here’s how you can save money on these plans.
One of my favorite tips regarding onboard purchases is to wait on the beverage packages until after you book.
See, after you book your cruise (you remembered to book with a travel agent, right?) you will very likely receive an email from Royal Caribbean with onboard discounts that are available during your cruise.
Royal Caribbean Beverage Package Tip
Royal Caribbean usually sends this discount email only once, so if and when you receive it, be sure to act on it when it comes in.
If you already booked a beverage package, you can ask your travel agent to modify your package to the new lower rate for you.
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Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 13 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.
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