🐟 Catch by Rudi Review (Sun Princess • August 2026)
Princess’s elevated seafood restaurant — with full menu photos, our real dining experience, Lazy Girl picks, and why this meal became one of the highlights of our entire Mediterranean sailing.
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🌟 Quick Takeaway
Catch by Rudi on Sun Princess (August 2026) delivered one of the most memorable meals of our trip. Beautiful plating, elevated seafood, impeccable service, and dishes that surprised me in the best possible way — including a seafood stew I’m still thinking about.
If you love seafood, thoughtful presentation, and a chef‑driven dining experience, this is a must‑do.
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🛳️ Sun Princess • August 2026
Menus and dishes can vary slightly by ship and season. Everything in this review — food photos, menu photos, service notes — is from our Sun Princess August 2026 Mediterranean sailing.
🍽️ What We Ordered
Pic of my exact meal - amazing!
👉 Full menu library: Princess Dining Guide
💬 Our Real Experience
Catch by Rudi is one of those meals where every detail feels intentional — the plating, the flavors, the pacing, the service. It’s refined without being pretentious, and easily one of the most elevated dining experiences on Princess.
Starter: Seafood Stew
I was expecting a heavy, tomato‑based stew… but instead, it arrived as a light, bright broth that completely surprised me. I’m still thinking about it.
The dish is served in a bowl shaped like a crab, and honestly, that’s the whole reason I ordered it — and I’m so glad I did. It was delicate, flavorful, and absolutely delicious.
Main: Prawns the Size of My Plate
These prawns were enormous — truly the size of my plate.
Our server, Adam, was impeccable with every detail and kindly de‑shelled them for me. He recommended pairing them with the pureed cauliflower, and OMG… it was so good. Creamy, smooth, and the perfect complement to the prawns.
Dessert: Chocolate Perfection
Adam recommended the chocolate dessert and it was the perfect finale to my my meal.
Service
Adam deserves a shoutout. His service was flawless — attentive, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. The timing of each course was perfect, and the entire meal flowed beautifully.
Overall
From start to finish, everything was perfect — the food, the pacing, the service, the quality. This meal was one of the many highlights of our Sun Princess trip.
💗 Lazy Girl Picks (2026)
These are the dishes I’d order again without hesitation:
Seafood Stew (light broth, unforgettable)
Giant Prawns
Pureed Cauliflower
Chocolate Dessert
Any seafood starter
Here are the menus from my this sailing:
💸 Is Catch by Rudi Worth It?
Short answer: YES — especially if you enjoy elevated seafood.
Long answer: Catch by Rudi is only included in Princess Premier. If you’re sailing with Plus, this restaurant will be an additional charge.
Because Premier includes unlimited speciality dining, Catch by Rudi becomes an easy yes — especially for seafood lovers or anyone who wants a chef‑driven, elevated dining experience.
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🕒 Reservations: What You Need to Know
Catch by Rudi fills up quickly — especially on Sun Princess.
How to get reservations:
Book early in the app
Check daily onboard (new times open up!)
Ask the host stand in person
Use OceanNow to check availability
👉 Dining Reservations on Princess
🔁 Last Year’s Review (2025)
For comparison, here’s my previous Catch by Rudi review:
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👩💻 About the Author
Julie Davis is the travel‑hacking, cruise‑obsessed creator behind NoPointLeftBehind.net, where she teaches families how to travel better, smarter, and often for free. She sails Princess Cruises 4–5 times a year and personally photographed every specialty dining menu on Sun Princess during her August 2026 Mediterranean sailing. Her Lazy Girl travel style blends smart strategy with soft‑life vibes — pasta, wine, views, and zero stress.
