Is Princess Cruises' Chef's Table Worth $155? (Experiential Dining Guide)
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If it's within your budget to try, especially two of these that I want to particularly touch on, we really suggest trying it at least one time.
Chef's Table is going to probably one of the most expensive of the experimental, uh, dining options that you have.
The service is just above and beyond. I mean, nothing outside of really all of Princess in our opinion does amazing with their service.
It's a very intimate uh experience, which is really cool.
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Is Princess Cruises' experiential dining worth the extra cost? In this video, we break down every experiential dining option currently offered on Princess Cruises — including Chef's Table, the Caymus Winemaker's Dinner, the 360 Experience, the Crab Shack, and the Ultimate Balcony Dinner. We share our firsthand experience, current pricing (as of June 2026), how to book, and whether each one is worth it for your cruise budget. 🔔 Subscribe for more Princess Cruises tips, ship tours, and dining guides! 📌 Watch our other dining videos: Specialty Dining Guide: https://youtu.be/ZDRCEbuwBUU?si=7CQ8pFmo4KbZUy9T Casual Dining Guide: https://youtu.be/FRXv4giajww?si=-Q5bTouBGFd69sip ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - What is experiential dining on Princess Cruises? 0:34 - Chef's Table overview & pricing ($155/person) 2:30 - How to book Chef's Table (now available in the app!) 3:15 - What to expect: galley tour, courses, wine pairing 7:44 - Final thoughts on Chef's Table 8:05 - Caymus Winemaker's Dinner 9:02 - Fresco Balti Grand Tuscan Dinner (coming soon) 9:40 - 360 Dining Experience (Enchanted & Discovery Princess only) 11:15 - 360 Experience: pricing & what's included ($145/person) 12:38 - Wine pairings & package questions answered 14:30 - The Crab Shack (seafood lunch experience) 15:10 - Ultimate Balcony Dinner & Breakfast 16:52 - Final thoughts & recap More Info From Princess On These Experiences: Chef's Table: https://www.princess.com/cruise-dining/chefs-table-lumiere Caymus Winemakers: https://www.princess.com/cruise-dining/caymus-winemakers 360* Dining: https://www.princess.com/cruise-dining/360 Balcony Dining: https://www.princess.com/cruise-dining/ultimate-balcony-dining The Crab Shack: https://www.princess.com/cruise-dining/crab-shack 💬 Have you tried any of these experiential dining options on Princess Cruises? Let us know in the comments! #PrincessCruises #CruiseDining #ChefsTable #CruiseTips #ConstantlyCruising