Best cruise pizza: included slices, made-to-order pies and Princess pizzerias
Choose cruise pizza by style, price and convenience: Virgin’s Pizza Place, Royal’s Sorrento’s, Princess pizzerias and MSC buffet pizza.
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Choose Virgin Voyages’ Pizza Place if you want an included made-to-order pie; Royal Caribbean’s Sorrento’s is a convenient included slice stop on ships that have it. Princess’s Alfredo’s and Gigi’s deserve consideration when you want a seated pizzeria meal, with a separate check of cover charges and package benefits.
The comparison uses each line's published menu and dining arrangements. An included slice after a show serves a different purpose from a seated pizzeria lunch; our recommendations reflect those uses, rather than a tasting ranking.
What matters for your decision
- Compare slices with slices and seated pizzeria meals with seated meals.
- Princess’s sit-down pizzerias are distinct from included poolside pizza.
- At Princess’s seated pizzerias, compare à-la-carte pizza with the set menu and your actual package benefit.
| Situation | Practical choice | Check before sailing |
|---|---|---|
| Whole pie without a restaurant cover | Virgin Pizza Place | Current preparation queue and toppings |
| Quick included slice | Royal Sorrento’s where available | Ship list and late hours |
| Seated pizzeria lunch | Princess Alfredo’s or Gigi’s | À-la-carte price, set menu and package benefit |
| Mixed preferences at one meal | MSC buffet pizza on a verified ship | Actual buffet offering |
Virgin Pizza Place: included and made to order
Virgin’s dining overview identifies The Pizza Place as an included venue offering made-to-order pizza. Its pizza feature describes hand-stretched preparation. It is a sensible shortlist choice for adults who value a fresh whole pie and the flexibility of an informal meal.
Allow time for a made-to-order pie before a show or reservation. Check the current toppings when ordering. Virgin carries adults only, so families with children will need one of the other options in this guide.
Sorrento’s: the convenient included slice
Royal’s restaurant directory lists Sorrento’s as included and open late on many ships. That makes it useful for an informal bite between activities. The line also warns that venues vary by ship; a cruise having pizza does not prove it has a separate Sorrento’s restaurant.
Check the ship's daily hours if you want pizza after a show. Ask which toppings are ready when you are in a hurry; another variety may require waiting for the next batch.
Alfredo’s and Gigi’s: a seated meal with a price decision
Princess's Alfredo's and Gigi's page describes its seated Neapolitan-style pizzerias and lists an adult set menu at $14.99 before service charge, subject to ship, market and package terms. Included poolside pizza is a separate option. Read your voyage's menu and package benefits before ordering.
A seated pizzeria can work particularly well on a sea day when you want a relaxed lunch without making dinner heavier. The value depends on the meal you want, the actual menu and how much use you make of a package. Do not buy a costly fare bundle just to avoid one modest restaurant bill; evaluate every included benefit you would realistically use.
Choose à la carte or the set menu at Princess
Princess’s sample Alfredo’s and Gigi’s menu lists classic pizzas at $8.50 each and Tony Gemignani pizzas at $12 each. Its $14.99 cover includes any pizza with optional appetizer and dessert, before the listed service charge. A solo classic pizza costs less à la carte; a pizza with an appetizer and dessert makes the set-menu comparison more useful. Check the menu and package benefit on your sailing before ordering.
For a sweet-and-salty choice, the sample menu’s Cal Italia combines prosciutto, fig and several cheeses; Pesto Veggie offers mushrooms, olives, peppers and cheese. Both are whole-pizza orders: the menu does not offer half-and-half toppings, and extra toppings cost $1 each. Choose a sea-day lunch if you want time to explore the seated meal, or use included poolside pizza for a quicker snack. The Princess pizzeria directory helps match the venue to your ship.
MSC buffet pizza: useful ship-specific evidence
MSC’s Grandiosa dining page describes pizza and freshly made mozzarella in Marketplace Buffet. It is a good example of why a buffet can be a legitimate pizza option rather than merely a fallback. Verify the venue on the MSC ship you are considering instead of extending one ship’s description across the fleet.
Buffet pizza is convenient when companions want different foods at the same meal. For dietary requirements, ask the dining team about the ingredients: a white sauce or meat-free-looking topping can still contain something you avoid.
Use pizza as one part of the cruise decision
Our practical picks are Virgin for an included whole-pie experience, Sorrento’s for convenient slices where offered, and Princess’s seated pizzerias for a leisurely lunch. MSC’s buffet is useful when companions want different foods at the same meal. Start with that preference, then compare the ship, service hours and actual charges.
The late-night food guide covers service hours, while the burger comparison offers another casual-lunch shortlist. Check your preferred venues against the ship and itinerary before booking.
Your decision checklist
- Confirm the venue exists on your ship
- Separate poolside and seated pizza pricing
- Compare the exact order with the set-menu price
- Use onboard hours for late snacks
Questions travelers ask
Is Alfredo’s pizza free on Princess?
Its seated pizzeria currently has a charge unless covered by the applicable package or benefit. The sample menu offers à-la-carte pizza and a set-menu option. Included poolside pizza is a different offering.
Does every Royal Caribbean ship have Sorrento’s?
Sorrento’s is available on many Royal ships, but it is not a universal fleet feature. Check the exact ship’s restaurant list; pizza can be served elsewhere without a separate Sorrento’s venue.
Which cruise pizza is best for families?
A convenient included venue on a family-appropriate ship may fit better than a paid seated meal. Virgin’s Pizza Place is an adults-only cruise option.
Official sources and further reading
Sources checked September 20, 2026. Explore the original policies, destination guidance and provider information behind this article. Each description explains what you will find at the source.
- Virgin dining directoryIncluded made-to-order pizza venue.
- Virgin pizza preparationPreparation context, not an independent taste rating.
- Royal Caribbean: Onboard dining optionsRoyal Caribbean's overview of included dining, specialty restaurants and other onboard dining experiences.
- Princess Alfredo’s and Gigi’sCurrent base pricing and package distinctions.
- Princess pizzeria sample menuÀ-la-carte classic and Tony pizza prices, set-menu choice and extra-topping terms; no Tony-specific set-menu surcharge is stated.
- MSC GrandiosaShip-specific buffet pizza and mozzarella.