How is food on Norweigan vs Holland vs Princess Cruise Lines?

Question

I am going on Alaskan cruise. Half of my group is vegetarians (not vegan) and the rest of us eat everything. Which of these three cruse line companies is best at catering to vegetarians? I heard that Norwegian is owned by Asian company so better vegetarian options. I have heard that Princess is mostly seafood. Is this correct? Any personal experiences out there?

Answer 1

I have been on Princess and Norwegian multiple times and bothe have great food.  Both, actually all 3, will doa good job of providing vegetarian meals if the persons request them.  Typical meals will include a variety of items, including chicken, fish/seafood, pork, lamb, beef, etc.  The main difference will be in "presentation" as they call it when they make it fancy.

I recommend Princess or Royal Caribbean over NCL because I do not care for the NCL "freestyle" cruising. I like the traditional seatings where you have the same table and waiter for your whole cruise.  On Royal Caribbean ships they always have a nice dinner menu AND alternate selections each day.  For example,  you can always order a steak or fish, or pasta, or chicken if you don't like the selections of the day.

You are correct that NCL was bought by an Asian company,  STar Cruises.  Their ship snow have an asian flavor, lots of Asian art and Asian entertainment, including Karioke every night.  Their foods include soups for breakfast and suschi and Chinese foods.  Princessis NOT mostly seafood, but a good variety of foods.

All of the cruise lines will have all of the usual breakfast and lunch selections; there is no difference.

Answer 2

I can only talk for Holland America Line.  They have the best food and was giving the 5 star diamond award for Hosiptality and Food Services.  Princess has all sorts of places to eat not just seafood.  They have about 6 or 7 restaurants on each ship that includes different types of food.  Holland America Line offers a menu just for vegitarians if you request it before you cruise.  I would not travel on NCL

Answer 3

I went on Norwegian and I think that they actually own the Asian brand, not the other way around.  But anyway, all 2007 NCL cruises to Alaska have 10 restaurants aboard the ship.  The fancier restaurants will have vegetarian options, and you can always request the dish without meat if possible.  But, most days, you will more than likely go to one of the buffets and believe me, they have hundreds of vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian options.  They all have pretty good food, but I noticed that with Norwegian, they had more of the expensive type of food like ribs, steak, suckling pig, crab, and salmon for free.  I was really impressed with the food choice on all companies, but most impressed by Norwegian.  I hope I helped, have a great cruise!