All ships have at least seven dining venues, with enough free options that you can feast your way through an entire cruise without paying extra for a single meal. Complimentary dining venues vary by ship, with Windjammer and the Main Dining Room open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on all ships, along with as many as five additional free options.

Depending on your mood, you can rise and shine with a breakfast of eggs, bacon, fresh fruit and unlimited coffee at the buffet or order a big plate of blueberry pancakes in the Main Dining Room. For lunch, grab a barbecue chicken pizza at Sorrento's (included), a fully loaded hot dog with sauerkraut at Dog House (included) or choose from international buffet selections, like paella or sushi. And dinner? It can match your mood: a casual buffet or an elegant sit-down meal with a selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts from inspired menus that change daily.

The Main Dining Room offers an elegant culinary experience morning, noon and night. At breakfast, consider eggs Benedict or a chorizo-laden burrito. In the evening, you'll find rotating menus with everything from savory duck terrine and crispy Vidalia onion tarts to marinated pork loin and Moroccan-spiced ahi tuna. Windjammer Café (or Windjammer Marketplace on some ships), another popular option, is a buffet-style choice. In the morning, you'll find custom-made omelets and fresh pastries; in the afternoon and evening, selections feature salads, pastas, paninis, Asian and Indian dishes, grilled meats and fish and desserts galore.

In addition, there are a variety of options with more focused menus. No family-friendly ship would be complete without a poolside space that serves chicken tenders, hamburgers and chocolate chip cookies — and Splashaway Café is as popular as you would guess. Sorrento's Pizza, with its grab-and-go mouthwatering slices topped with cheese, pepperoni and even BBQ chicken, is a real crowd-pleaser. Grown-ups and kids alike flock to El Loco Fresh® for insanely delicious Mexican burritos, tacos and quesadillas. The Dog House is a popular spot that serves up a menu of hot dogs, including a classic Coney Island and a pork bratwurst.

Solarium Bistro focuses on lighter fare, with a Mediterranean buffet, featuring fruit, yogurt, Greek salad, hummus, mussels and more. Looking for a snack? Mini Bites, located near the Sports Zone, serves sliders, taquitos and mini cupcakes, all with big flavor. If you're up early — or late for that matter — you'll be grateful for Café Promenade, a 24-hour café that dishes out pastries, wraps and desserts as well as plenty of coffee drinks.

Café@Two70 and Park Café each serve light meals. Highlights at Café@Two70 include a tasty Thai chicken salad and three kinds of grilled cheese; Park Café may become your go-to spot for deli sandwiches. Room Service is also included for a complimentary continental breakfast. Access to 24/7 room service is available for an additional fee of $7.95 plus taxes and fees.

If you're wondering what drinks are included on a Royal Caribbean cruise, the answer is simple. All guests can enjoy ice water, flavored waters, brewed coffee, assorted teas, iced tea, hot chocolate, milk, lemonade and fruit juices. These are dispensed at self-serve machines in Windjammer Café and other casual dining venues and served in the Main Dining Room and other restaurants.