Royal Caribbean has expanded access to one of its most exclusive onboard dining venues. The cruise line is now allowing select suite guests to invite non-suite passengers to dine at Coastal Kitchen for an additional fee.
The cruise line recently introduced a new policy that permits guests staying in Sky Class and Star Class suites to bring friends or family members who are not staying in suites into the exclusive restaurant. Royal Caribbean Senior Vice President of Sales, Trade Support and Service Vicki Freed shared details of the new benefit during a travel advisor webinar on June 17, 2026.
According to information shared onboard, Star Class suite guests may invite up to four non-suite guests per meal, while Sky Class guests may invite up to two non-suite guests per meal. Based on the new policy, invited guests must dine together with the suite guest, and access remains subject to restaurant availability.
The new program includes a per-person fee structure depending on the meal being served. For instance, breakfast is priced at $15 per person while lunch costs $20 per person. Dinner for invited guests in Coastal Kitchen will be available for $25 per person.
Children are also eligible under the new policy to dine as non-suite guests in Coastal Kitchen. Royal Caribbean’s pricing indicates that children ages 6 and younger may dine free of charge, while children ages 7 to 12 are charged $15 per meal.
Royal Caribbean notes that all charges will be applied to the onboard account of the inviting suite guest rather than the invited passenger. Additionally, an 18% gratuity and VAT may apply depending on the sailing.
Coastal Kitchen has become one of the signature perks of Royal Caribbean’s suite experience. Exclusively available to qualifying suite guests, the restaurant showcases Mediterranean influences with the fresh flavors of California’s agricultural regions. Royal Caribbean describes the venue as offering everything from Pacific Coast favorites to Mediterranean-inspired dishes, paired with an extensive wine selection featuring vintages from regions such as Napa Valley and Tuscany.
How passengers can request access for non-suite guests
The process for inviting non-suite guests to Coastal Kitchen differs slightly depending on the suite category.
Royal Caribbean organizes its suite accommodations into three categories: Sea Class, Sky Class, and Star Class. Sea Class includes entry-level suites and more limited suite benefits, while Sky Class offers enhanced perks such as access to Coastal Kitchen and suite concierge services.
Finally, Star Class is Royal Caribbean’s highest suite tier and includes additional benefits such as a Royal Genie and complimentary specialty dining throughout the cruise.
To invite non-suite guests to dine at Coastal Kitchen, Royal Caribbean states that Star Class passengers can arrange access through their Royal Genie. This can be done before their sailing or once they're onboard. Requests may also be made through the suite concierge or Coastal Kitchen manager.
Guests staying in Sky Class suites can request access onboard through the suite concierge or directly with the Coastal Kitchen manager.
While reservations have always been required for Coastal Kitchen, availability for invited non-suite guests is limited. As a result, guests hoping to share the experience with friends or family may want to coordinate access as early as possible.
Access to Coastal Kitchen is one of the most popular suite perks
For many suite guests, access to Coastal Kitchen is one of the most valuable benefits included with their cruise fare. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a more intimate setting than the ship’s main dining room. In addition, menus rotate throughout each sailing to highlight seasonal ingredients.
Star Class passengers receive complimentary specialty dining throughout their cruise, along with access to Coastal Kitchen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Similarly, Sky Class suite passengers enjoy access to Coastal Kitchen for all three meals, while Sea Class passengers receive dinner-only access based on availability.
The restaurant offers a quieter dining experience for passengers with more personalized service. In addition, the menu provides higher-quality dishes and more refined entrees than guests will find in the main dining room.
According to Royal Caribbean’s website, Coastal Kitchen’s breakfast selections often include items such as feta and spinach frittatas, French toast topped with caramelized bananas, and Mediterranean-style plates featuring pan tomàquet, hummus, prosciutto, and Manchego cheese.
Moreover, lunch offerings might include dishes such as a Margherita flatbread topped with Buffalo mozzarella, sun-ripened tomatoes, and fresh basil, along with herb-crusted chicken breast served with roasted squash and Provençal tomatoes.
Dinner is a highlight for many suite passengers and typically features more elevated options. This might include Escargots à la bourguignonne prepared with garlic butter and parsley, roasted veal tenderloin with vin jaune sauce, and desserts such as rosewater panna cotta or fresh seasonal fruit.
Access to Coastal Kitchen is restricted to suite guests, although top-tier Pinnacle Club members may also dine in the restaurant based on availability.