Key Takeaways
- Pearl Café is your 24 hour anchor… grab and go sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and late night snacks right on the Royal Promenade.
- Sorrento’s is open late… your best bet for hot slices after shows.
- AquaDome Market is the flexible food hall… five counters, easy lunches, and late evenings most days.
- Basecamp in Thrill Island… quick savory bites near the slides.
- Park Café in Central Park… a calm spot with salads, paninis, and the guest‑favorite Royal Kümmelweck roast beef sandwich.
- Free soft‑serve… find Sprinkles by the pools and in Surfside.
- Always check the Royal app for day‑by‑day hours.
Niko’s Note 🐾 Pack a small reusable container and napkins. It keeps a croissant or cookie safe until showtime.
Late Night… What Stays Open
| Venue | Why foodies like it | Typical hours you will see |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Café | 24 hour grab and go… coffee, pastries, cold sandwiches, ocean‑view seating | 24 hours… verify in the app |
| Sorrento’s Pizza | Classic slices plus a rotating specialty… fast lines after shows | Open late… often until about 3 am |
| AquaDome Market | Casual counters… good for a small second dinner after a show | Late evening most days |
Links
Pearl Café overview: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-dining/pearl-cafe
Sorrento’s overview: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-dining/sorrentos-pizza
AquaDome Market overview: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-dining/aquadome-market
Tip Hours can shift for show schedules. Check the app each afternoon.
Daytime Grazing Map
- AquaDome Market… five stalls with global flavors. Easy lunches and late nights on many sailings.
- Park Café… breakfast sandwiches, salads, paninis, and that Royal Kümmelweck roast beef sandwich.
- Basecamp… pretzel bites, dogs, tenders, tots, and more quick bites near Category 6.
- Surfside Eatery and Surfside Bites… family friendly, quick bites right by the splash zones.
- Windjammer… sprawling buffet with lots of variety.
- Main Dining Room… a sit‑down option for breakfast on many mornings and lunch on sea days.
- Vitality Café… light bites like granola bars, fruit, and small muffins in the spa.
- Sprinkles… soft‑serve through the day.
Links
AquaDome Market: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-dining/aquadome-market
Park Café: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-dining/park-cafe
Surfside Eatery: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-dining/surfside-eatery
Dining overview and venue list: https://www.royalcaribbeanincentives.com/ship/star-of-the-seas/dining/
Hidden Gems… Low‑stress, High‑reward
- Pearl Café window seats… a calm nook for pastry and coffee with ocean views. Handy at odd hours.
- Park Café salad station… quick custom salads without the Windjammer crowds.
- Sprinkles near Surfside… pair a vanilla cone with churros from Surfside Bites.
- AquaDome lounge seating… snack while you watch rehearsals or the harbor on port days.
Sample Foodie Day on Star
Morning Park Café breakfast sandwich and a quiet Central Park stroll.
Late morning Vitality Café fruit or granola if you are headed to the spa.
Lunch AquaDome Market… mix and match from two counters.
Afternoon Basecamp pretzel bites and a quick coffee top‑up at Pearl Café.
Pre‑show Surfside Bites if the kids need a quick bite.
Late night Sorrento’s slice… then grab a Pearl Café cookie for the elevator ride.
Specialty Worth Booking
If you want one paid dinner, consider Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen, Chops Grille, Hooked Seafood, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, or the intimate Lincoln Park Supper Club. Book prime times in the app or Cruise Planner.
Links
Things to do overview with dining callouts: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/star-of-the-seas/things-to-do
Niko’s Note 🐾 If you have early‑to‑bed kids, book one specialty lunch on a sea day. It is easier to find seats and keeps evenings flexible.
FAQ
Is Pearl Café really open 24 hours Yes… Pearl Café is advertised as a 24 hour complimentary venue on Star. Always confirm in the app once on board.
How late does Sorrento’s stay open Hours vary by sailing. It is consistently open late… often until about 3 am. Check the app for the day’s hours.
Is the AquaDome Market included Yes… it is complimentary with five food stands. Hours vary and often run late evening.
Does Basecamp have any extra‑charge items On Star you will find a solid list of included savory snacks. Menus can change… check the board when you arrive.
Where can I get soft‑serve Sprinkles by the pool and in Surfside.
Sources
- Official venue list for Star… Main Dining Room, Windjammer, AquaDome Market, Coastal Kitchen, The Grove, Park Café, Basecamp, Pearl Café: https://www.royalcaribbeanincentives.com/ship/star-of-the-seas/dining/
- How many venues on Star and family dining overview: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/guides/top-star-of-the-seas-restaurants-and-dining-options
- Pearl Café overview and 24 hour callouts: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/star-of-the-seas and https://www.royalcaribbean.com/guides/top-star-of-the-seas-restaurants-and-dining-options
- Sorrento’s open late overview: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-dining/sorrentos-pizza and typical hours example: https://eatsleepcruise.com/star-of-the-seas-restaurants-menus/
- AquaDome Market description and example late hours: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-dining/aquadome-market and https://eatsleepcruise.com/star-of-the-seas-restaurants-menus/
- Park Café and the Royal Kümmelweck sandwich: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-dining/park-cafe
- Vitality Café light bites hours example: https://eatsleepcruise.com/star-of-the-seas-bars-menus-drink-prices/
