Star of the Seas Swaps Out Three Food Stalls in AquaDome Market
Last Updated on May 22, 2025
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas is making a just few changes from her sister ship, Icon of the Seas, and foodies will want to take note. The ship’s AquaDome Market, Royal Caribbean’s first-ever food hall concept, is debuting with three new food stalls exclusive to Star of the Seas.
What is AquaDome Market?
The AquaDome Market is located inside the dome-topped AquaDome space and offers quick, counter-service dining from five unique stalls. The food hall is only found on Icon Class ships and is designed to let guests mix and match globally inspired bites in a casual setting with panoramic ocean views.
The concept first debuted on Icon of the Seas, where guests can stop by five different concepts:
- Feta Mediterranean for pitas and gyros
- Mac’s for customizable mac and cheese bowls
- Toast and Garden for fresh salads and sandwiches
- GNGR for Korean dishes like beef and broccoli
- Crème de la Crepe for sweet and savory crepes
But for Star of the Seas, three of those stalls are being swapped out for new concepts.
What’s New in AquaDome Market on Star of the Seas?
Star of the Seas keeps two favorites from Icon, Feta Mediterranean and Crème de la Crepe, but introduces three all-new food options:
- Pig Out BBQ – A casual barbecue joint serving up smoky pulled pork, tender brisket, and other comfort food classics.
- Mai Thai – A Southeast Asian-inspired stall with dishes like pad thai and beef panang.
- La Cocinita – A Latin American offering focused on handheld favorites like hot empanadas and griddled arepas.
The food hall still includes a drink station where guests can grab a beer, wine, or seltzer to pair with their meal.
Our Take: Minor Tweaks Give Star of the Seas Something Unique
Royal Caribbean hasn’t officially said why the food stalls were changed, but the new lineup brings more variety and familiar comfort foods to the space. It could also improve service speed, since foods like empanadas and arepas can be prepped in advance and finished to order. Mac and cheese, one of the concepts being removed, may also be less appealing on warm-weather Caribbean sailings.
These minor tweaks help make Star of the Seas feel fresh, even for guests who’ve sailed Icon. Whether you’re craving smoky barbecue, spicy noodles, or Latin street food, the updated lineup brings a flavorful new twist to this already popular venue. With no reservations or added cost, it remains one of the easiest and most satisfying dining options onboard.
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