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I ate my way through a luxury cruise ship. There are 5 dishes I'm still thinking about months later.

Joey HaddenApr 20, 2024, 19:28 IST

Business Insider's reporter took her first luxury cruise on board a Virgin Voyages cruise ship in the Mediterranean.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I spent seven days eating on a luxury Virgin Voyages cruise ship.
The cruise ship offered over 20 eateries with menus crafted by Michelin-starred chefs.

Last summer, I sailed the Mediterranean Sea for seven days on a luxury Virgin Voyages cruise ship. The food was the best I've ever had on a cruise.

Every Virgin Voyages ship has the same 20 restaurants and eateries on board with menus designed by Michelin-starred chefs, according to the cruise line's website.

While some menus had special dishes for an additional fee, most of the food on board — and everything I ate — was included in the $5,900 ticket price.

Here are the best dishes I ate during the journey, from tacos and pizza to fresh pasta and doughnuts.

Living in NYC, I didn't expect to be impressed by the pizza during my cruise. But I was mistaken.

A slice of pizza on the cruise ship with mozzarella, ricotta, fresh garlic, and oregano. Joey Hadden/Business Insider

At Pink Agave, the pork tacos were so good I had them twice.

Cochinita pibil, a dish at Pink Agave.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

At the same restaurant, I loved the chocolate, caramel tacos.

Taco de Chocolate at Pink Agave.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

At Extra Virgin, I had fresh pasta.

Pappardelle Al Ragù at Extra Virgin.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

At the same restaurant, I had fancy doughnuts for dessert.

Ricotta Bomboloni at Extra Virgin.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

We traveled from Canada to Seattle by ferry with a car for $150. After 5 ½ hours, I wished I'd just left my vehicle at home.