Princess Cruises is celebrating a significant milestone with Alfredo’s Pizzeria aboard the Sun Princess and Star Princess, which has officially received the Ospitalità Italiana Certification—the highest recognition for authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality.

This certification, awarded by the Italian government, acknowledges restaurants that exhibit remarkable authenticity in their ingredient quality, preparation methods, and service standards. The acknowledgment reaffirms Princess Cruises’ dedication to providing genuine Italian flavors at sea.

Authentic Italian Craftsmanship at Sea
At Alfredo’s Pizzeria, pizzas are created the traditional Neapolitan way:

• Hand-stretched dough
• Fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Stone Moretti Forni oven baking
• Time-honored Italian techniques perfected by skilled onboard chefs

The outcome is a dining experience that competes with Italy’s finest pizzerias—now recognized globally.

“As we celebrate National Pizza Day, earning the Ospitalità Italiana Certification is a meaningful validation of our dedication to authentic Italian culinary excellence,” said Sami Kohen, Vice President of Food and Beverage at Princess Cruises. “We’re proud to showcase how we bring guests closer to the tastes, traditions, and hospitality of Italy, one perfectly crafted pizza at a time.”
As we celebrate National Pizza Day, earning the Ospitalità Italiana Certification is a meaningful validation of our dedication to authentic Italian culinary excellence.

A Collaboration with Pizza Royalty: Tony Gemignani
Enhanced by its collaboration with Tony Gemignani, a 13-time World Pizza Champion, Princess Cruises is elevating its Italian credentials. Gemignani has crafted exclusive pizzas for the cruise line, available across its fleet of 17 ships, featuring premium ingredients like:

• Soppressata sausage
• Hot honey
• Gorgonzola
• Sweet fig preserves

This partnership has helped Princess earn USA Today’s title of “Best Pizza at Sea.”

A Taste of Italy Across the Princess Fleet
With Alfredo’s Pizzeria now certified, guests onboard can expect:

• Authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas
• Italian hospitality grounded in tradition
• An experience celebrating Italy’s culinary heritage

This milestone reinforces Princess Cruises’ reputation as a leader in elevated culinary dining at sea.

Travelers can explore more or plan their next voyage at princess.com or through a travel advisor.