Royal Caribbean’s Unlimited Dining Package gives you access to specialty dining every night of your cruise plus lunch on sea days, all for one flat rate. It can be a great value — but the math changes depending on your cruise length.

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What’s Included

• Dinner at specialty restaurants every night of your sailing
• Lunch at specialty restaurants on sea days
• 40% off bottles of wine under $100, 20% off bottles above $100 while dining in specialty venues
• $20 daily food credit at certain à la carte venues (Playmakers, Portside BBQ, Giovanni’s Wine Bar, etc.)
• Kids ages 0–5 eat free; kids 6–12 pay a reduced rate

What’s Not Included

• Surcharges at certain venues (e.g., Izumi Hibachi $15 extra, Chef’s Table $50 extra)
• Beverages — not included in the package
• Extra gratuities — an 18% service charge is automatically added to the package price at checkout, but you can always tip more at the table if you choose

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The Real Math

4-Night Wonder of the Seas (June 2026)

Unlimited Dining Package Price: $181.99
Automatic Gratuities: $32.75 (18%)
Total Pre-Cruise Price: $214.74 USD per person

Example mix of specialty dinners without the package:

• Chops Grille: $52.99
• Giovanni’s: $36.99
• Izumi Hibachi: $58.99
• Wonderland: $44.99
  Total before gratuity: $174.96
  With 18% gratuity: $206.45

Verdict: On a 4-night cruise, the Unlimited Dining Package only saves about $8 if you stick to dinners — but can save $40–$50 if you also take advantage of two specialty lunches on sea days. If you skip even one included meal, you’ll likely break even or lose value.

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7-Night Wonder of the Seas (August 2025)

Unlimited Dining Package Price: $294.22
Estimated Automatic Gratuities: $52.96 (18%)
Total Pre-Cruise Price: $347.18 USD per person

Example mix of specialty dinners without the package:

• Giovanni’s: $38.17
• Hooked Seafood: $41.98
• Chops Grille: $52.92
• The Mason Jar: $34.35
• Izumi Sushi: $30.53
• Izumi Hibachi: $60.55
• Wonderland: $45.80
  Total before gratuity: $321.76
  With 18% gratuity: $379.68

Verdict: On a 7-night cruise, you save about $32 for dinners alone, and up to $70–$80 if you add in specialty lunches on all sea days. The longer the cruise, the easier it is to get your money’s worth.

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Best Value Venues for the Package

If you want the biggest bang for your buck, prioritize:

• Chops Grille Dinner ($52+)
• Izumi Hibachi Dinner ($60+)
• 150 Central Park ($48)
• Wonderland ($45)
• Hooked Seafood Dinner ($42)

Mixing in lower-priced venues like Giovanni’s or The Mason Jar for lunch still keeps your variety high without cutting too much into your package value.

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Gratuities & Extra Tips

When you pre-purchase the Unlimited Dining Package, gratuities for included meals are already added in your checkout total. That means you don’t have to pay the standard 18–20% at the table. Of course, if you get exceptional service, you can always leave an additional cash tip.

Bottom Line

• 4-Night Cruise: Only worth it if you plan to do specialty lunch and dinner most days. Otherwise, the savings are minimal.
• 7-Night Cruise: Much easier to get strong value — more sea days, more nights, and higher savings potential.
• Pro Tip: If you only want a few nights of specialty dining, the 3-night dining package is usually the better buy.