{"id":78164,"date":"2024-02-24T16:00:50","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T16:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/24\/which-cruise-ice-cream-is-the-best-i-ate-dozens-of-scoops-to-find-out-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-02-24T16:00:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T16:00:50","slug":"which-cruise-ice-cream-is-the-best-i-ate-dozens-of-scoops-to-find-out-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/24\/which-cruise-ice-cream-is-the-best-i-ate-dozens-of-scoops-to-find-out-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Which cruise ice cream is the best? I ate dozens of scoops to find out &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>If you&#8217;re on a warm-weather cruise, ice cream is one of the best ways to treat yourself after a long day in port, a sunny day by the pool or a nice dinner. Fortunately, cruise ships offer plenty of options for finding your fix.<\/p>\n<p>From simple soft-serve that you dispense yourself to elaborate sundaes and milkshake concoctions that are both tasty and social media-worthy, what you receive is largely dependent on what you&#8217;re willing to pay.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve rounded up several of my own drool-inducing personal favorites \u2014 both free and for an extra fee \u2014 from six of the most popular cruise lines. I scream, you scream, we all scream for \u2026 this list of the best ice cream at sea.<\/p>\n<p><b>For more cruise guides, news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG&#8217;s<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise-newsletter\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <b>cruise newsletter<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"gelato-by-jean-philippe-maury-and-venchi-chocolates-msc-cruises\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Gelato by Jean-Philippe Maury and Venchi Chocolates, MSC Cruises<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_9635.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_9635.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_9635.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_9635.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_9635.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_9635.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_9635.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_9635.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_9635.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Scoops of gelato from Jean-Philippe Maury on MSC Cruises&#8217; MSC Meraviglia. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Where to find it:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/msc-cruises-ship-class-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MSC Cruises ships<\/a> MSC Bellissima, MSC Grandiosa, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/msc-meraviglia-cruise-ship\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MSC Meraviglia<\/a>, MSC Virtuosa and MSC World Europa (Jean Philippe); MSC Seaside, MSC Seaview, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/first-look-at-msc-cruises-msc-seashore\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MSC Seashore<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/msc-seascape-first-impressions\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MSC Seascape<\/a> (Venchi)<\/p>\n<p><b>Cost:<\/b> Prices start from $4.50 per scoop; additional scoops, cones and toppings cost extra.<\/p>\n<p><b>TPG take:<\/b> Gelato is an Italian staple, so it&#8217;s no surprise that Mediterranean-based cruise line <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/msc\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MSC Cruises<\/a> has partnered with some of the finest confectioners to offer gourmet gelato selections on its newest ships. Select vessels feature outlets by Venchi Chocolates and Jean-Philippe Maury.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to chocolates, macarons and a slew of other sweets, these shops serve up creamy for-fee scoops in basic flavors like strawberry, chocolate and vanilla, and other favorites like pistachio, mint chocolate, coffee and stracciatella.<\/p>\n<p>Our recommendation? Try the Oreo cookie flavor in a chocolate-dipped cone at Jean-Philippe Maury.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>TPG rating:<\/b> 5\/5<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"cocos-cookies-n-cream-mad-milkshake-norwegian-cruise-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Coco&#8217;s Cookies &#8216;n&#8217; Cream Mad Milkshake, Norwegian Cruise Line<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_4138.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_4138.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_4138.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_4138.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_4138.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_4138.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_4138.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_4138.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_4138.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">A Cookies &#8216;n&#8217; Cream Mad Milkshake from Coco&#8217;s on Norwegian Encore. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Where to find it: <\/b>Coco&#8217;s on Norwegian Bliss, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/norwegian-encore-cruise-ship\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Norwegian Encore<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/norwegian-prima-cruise-ship\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Norwegian Prima<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost: <\/b>$14<\/p>\n<p><b>TPG take: <\/b>I&#8217;ll be frank: I found the ice cream and gelato options at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/norwegian\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Norwegian<\/a>&#8216;s onboard extra-charge venues to be a bit boring. So, instead of ordering a scoop or two, I traded up a little \u2014 actually a lot.<\/p>\n<p>The Cookies &#8216;n&#8217; Cream Mad Milkshake from Coco&#8217;s is intense. Dark chocolate gelato and milk are blended and poured into a large mug drizzled with chocolate. Toppings include whipped cream, M&amp;Ms, caramel drizzle, whole Oreo cookies, a milk chocolate garnish and gummy bears. It was a rich treat that left me so full I couldn&#8217;t finish the entire thing, but I enjoyed the 3\/4 I did manage to consume.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, it didn&#8217;t taste like cookies &#8216;n&#8217; cream; it was merely a chocolate milkshake topped with Oreos and a bunch of other tasty accouterments.<\/p>\n<p><b>TPG rating: <\/b>4\/5<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"gelato-from-lick-me-till-ice-cream-virgin-voyages\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Gelato from Lick Me Till \u2026 Ice Cream, Virgin Voyages<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_0319.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_0319.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_0319.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_0319.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_0319.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_0319.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_0319.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_0319.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_0319.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Gelato from Lick Me Till &#8230; Ice Cream on Virgin Voyages&#8217; Resilient Lady. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Where to find it: <\/b>All <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/virgin\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Virgin Voyages<\/a> ships<\/p>\n<p><b>Cost: <\/b>Free<\/p>\n<p><b>TPG take: <\/b>In true Virgin Voyages &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-cruise-line-for-fun-loving-adults\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">I want to be a kid again<\/a>&#8221; style, the line offers decent ice cream \u2014 and it&#8217;s free. Choose a flavor (vanilla, chocolate, butter pecan, key lime pie, espresso chip, raspberry beet, brown butter financier and others). You can get it in either a cup or one of three flavors of waffle cones: regular, chocolate or red velvet.<\/p>\n<p>My personal favorite? Vanilla in a chocolate waffle cone.<\/p>\n<p>The outpost earns bonus points for its name, which, like many things on Virgin&#8217;s ships, drips with sexual innuendo.<\/p>\n<p><b>TPG rating: <\/b>3\/5<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"ice-cream-from-cups-scoops-royal-caribbean\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Ice cream from Cups &amp; Scoops, Royal Caribbean<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_1707.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_1707.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_1707.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_1707.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_1707.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_1707.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_1707.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_1707.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_1707.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">A waffle cone from Cups &amp; Scoops on Royal Caribbean&#8217;s Allure of the Seas. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Where to find it: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/allure-of-the-seas-cruise-ship\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Allure of the Seas<\/a> and Oasis of the Seas<\/p>\n<p><b>Cost: <\/b>Prices range from $2.50 for a small to $4 for a large. Add 75 cents for a cone and up to 50 cents per topping. Milkshakes are $4.50 for 16 ounces. You can also order a banana sundae with unlimited toppings for $5.50 or a cupcake sundae (featuring one of nearly a dozen flavors of delicious cupcakes) for $4.25.<\/p>\n<p><b>TPG take: <\/b>Cups &amp; Scoops, along the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/royal-caribbean\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Caribbean<\/a> Boardwalk on Deck 6, serves ice cream in a variety of staple flavors like strawberry, chocolate and vanilla.<\/p>\n<p>I personally went for cookies and cream in a waffle cone \u2014 with sprinkles, of course.<\/p>\n<p>Although several Royal Caribbean ships house actual stand-alone ice cream outposts, Cups &amp; Scoops gets my vote for the best spot because it also serves up a selection of delicious cupcakes that form the basis for the venue&#8217;s cupcake sundaes.<\/p>\n<p><b>TPG rating: <\/b>5\/5<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"the-godfather-premium-dessert-sundae-princess-cruises\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">The Godfather Premium Dessert sundae, Princess Cruises<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_5387.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_5387.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_5387.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_5387.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_5387.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_5387.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_5387.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_5387.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/2IMG_5387.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">The Godfather, a Premium Dessert sundae, from Coffee &amp; Cones on Emerald Princess. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Where to find it: <\/b>All <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/princess-cruises-ships-classes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">vessels in the Princess fleet<\/a> at the onboard ice cream shop, dubbed Coffee &amp; Cones, Gelateria, Swirls or Scoops, depending on the ship<\/p>\n<p><b>Cost: <\/b>All Premium Dessert sundaes cost $12 unless you have a package that covers the cost. For an extra $2, you can spike them with a shot of your favorite alcohol.<\/p>\n<p><b>TPG take: <\/b>For a sweet treat nearly any time of day, try one of six for-fee sundaes from <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/princess\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Princess<\/a>&#8216; onboard ice cream shops. They all have Italian-themed names; The Godfather is one of the best I&#8217;ve ever had anywhere and probably the best I&#8217;ve had on a ship.<\/p>\n<p>The mixture of brownies, vanilla gelato and chocolate sauce is excellent. It comes in a tall ice cream glass that&#8217;s adorned with chocolate and sprinkles.<\/p>\n<p>It also usually comes with tuile (a baked wafer), but none was left when I ordered, so the woman making my sundae replaced it with caramel popcorn. She also threw in a rainbow swirl lollipop for effect \u2014 something that normally comes with The Michelangelo sundae sold there.<\/p>\n<p>If you want something less heavy or you&#8217;re trying to stick to your budget, ask for a free cone of soft serve instead.<\/p>\n<p><b>TPG rating: <\/b>5\/5<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"soft-serve-cones-from-swirls-carnival-cruise-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Soft-serve cones from Swirls, Carnival Cruise Line<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/3IMG_3861.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/3IMG_3861.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/3IMG_3861.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/3IMG_3861.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/3IMG_3861.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/3IMG_3861.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/3IMG_3861.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/3IMG_3861.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/3IMG_3861.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">A cone of soft-serve ice cream topped with Froot Loops from Swirls from the buffet on Carnival Cruise Line&#8217;s Mardi Gras. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Where to find it: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/carnival-cruise-ship-class-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">All ships in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost: <\/b>Free<\/p>\n<p><b>TPG take: <\/b>There&#8217;s something special about the ability to have ice cream any time of the day, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/carnival\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carnival<\/a> delivers in a big way. There&#8217;s nothing fancy about Swirls, the line&#8217;s giant stainless-steel self-service ice cream and frozen yogurt machines, but what it dispenses is delicious.<\/p>\n<p>Choose either a cup or a cone, and pull the lever for do-it-yourself soft-serve. Two of three flavors \u2014 chocolate, vanilla and strawberry \u2014 are generally offered at any given time, along with an option that twists two of them together. You can&#8217;t beat the complimentary price or the 24-hour availability. You won&#8217;t find toppings by the soft-serve machines, but keep a stash of cookies or Froot Loops from the buffet to crush onto your cone for a creative concoction.<\/p>\n<p><b>TPG rating: <\/b>5\/5<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>So, which particular ice cream is my favorite?<\/p>\n<p>My vote goes squarely to the cookies and cream at Royal Caribbean&#8217;s Cups &amp; Scoops. Despite what it might look like above, I&#8217;m more a fan of cones than of ice cream. As far as I&#8217;m concerned, the latter is just an accompaniment to add a bit of moisture to the crunch. The combo of a cone with cookies and sprinkles is a no-brainer for me.<\/p>\n<p><b>Planning a cruise? Start with these stories:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-cruise-ice-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re on a warm-weather cruise, ice cream is one of the best ways to treat yourself after a long day in port, a sunny day by the pool or a nice dinner. Fortunately, cruise ships offer plenty of options for finding your fix. 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