Alaskan Cruise 2018 - Day 5

Sunday May 27, 2018

Day 5 was "sea day". We started off with a light breakfast in the International Cafe.

Half grilled breakfast sandwich

Yogurt & granola

Danishes

Then we met up with the family to attend an interesting whale lecture hosted by Tess Julianna.

Afterwards, we all enjoyed a wonderful lunch in the main dining room...
 

Mozzarella and Vine-Ripened Tomatoes
basil, anchovies, balsamic reduction

Thai Hot & Sour Soup
shrimp, chili flakes, rice wine vinegar

Carbonara-Style Rigatoni
Italian bacon, egg and cream

Philly Steak Sandwich
toasted baguette, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese melt, French fries & DIY spicy ketchup

Chicken Korma
mildly spiced, basmati rice, raisins and almonds, condiments

Pecan Ice Cream

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream

MDR lunch menu

Next, it was time for some family bonding via Passenger Feud & Jackpot Bingo...

After dropping the folks off back at their cabin, we retired to ours for a much needed nap. We awoke & decided to attend the early comedy show starring the hilarious Robbie Printz, before dinner again in the main dining room...

French Onion Soup
Gruyere cheese crouton

Crabmeat and Monterey Jack Cheese Quiche
savory pie crust, charred red pepper salsa

Shrimp Cocktail
an American classic with horseradish-spiked cocktail sauce

Shredded Duck and Pork Rillettes
crusty baguette, port wine-infused red onion, gherkins

Medallions of Beef Tenderloin, Cognac & Peppercorn Demi-Glace
roasted carrots and squash, Parmesan-potato beignet

Roasted Leg of Lamb
string beans, Provençale tomato, chateau potatoes, mint jelly

Create Your Own Sundae
vanilla & chocolate ice cream with pineapple toppings

Traditional New York Cheesecake
macerated strawberries

Petit fours

MDR dinner menu

MDR dessert menu

The food on Princess Cruises is so impressive. I would put this cuisine up against any dry land restaurant.