Assigned seating, fixed dinner times and a reputation for lackluster cuisine — just the thought of cruise ship dining can leave a bad taste in the mouths of many passengers. However, today's top lines are eschewing the traditional buffet in favor of flexible, anytime meal service and eclectic menus at a variety of onboard restaurants. With the help of Cruise Compete, we have compiled a list of the best cruise lines for specialty dining, all of which offer a wide range of options, from upscale steakhouses to casual Coney Island-style boardwalk stands to haute French and Italian venues curated by top restaurateurs and celebrity chefs. Our best piece of advice for those traveling aboard one these floating culinary meccas? Be sure to pack your appetite!
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CRÈME DE LA CRUISE Top 10 Cruise Lines Cruising in the 21st century combines the Golden Age of travel with contemporary luxuries. As for the world's best, we nominate the following ten cruise companies.