Princess Cruises Celebrates Ospitalità Italiana Certification for Alfredo’s Pizzeria

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Prestigious seal honors authentic Italian pizza aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess

Princess Cruises has announced that Alfredo’s Pizzeria aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess has been awarded the prestigious Ospitalità Italiana Certification—the highest global recognition for authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality.

A global hallmark of Italian culinary excellence

Recognized worldwide as a symbol of authenticity and quality, the Ospitalità Italiana Certification is granted only to dining venues that preserve Italy’s rich culinary heritage. The award underscores Princess Cruises’ commitment to delivering genuine Italian flavors at sea, using fresh ingredients, traditional techniques, and the highest service standards.

Neapolitan-style pizza, crafted at sea

At Alfredo’s Pizzeria, guests enjoy authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas made to order with hand-stretched dough and baked in a stone Moretti Forni oven. Skilled onboard chefs adhere to classic Italian methods, ensuring each pizza reflects time-honored craftsmanship and flavor.

Celebrating National Pizza Day with a world champion

The milestone coincides with National Pizza Day and highlights Princess Cruises’ collaboration with chef partner Tony Gemignani, a 13-time World Pizza Champion. Gemignani has created five signature pizzas for Princess Cruises—served across the fleet of 17 ships—featuring premium ingredients such as soppressata sausage, hot honey, Gorgonzola, and sweet fig preserves.

“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. “Together with Chef Tony Gemignani, we’re proud to bring our guests closer to the tastes, traditions, and hospitality of Italy—one perfectly crafted pizza at a time.”

Reinforcing a reputation for the “Best Pizza at Sea”

The certification further strengthens Princess Cruises’ standing as a destination for true Italian dining and supports its recognition by USA Today for offering the “Best Pizza at Sea.”

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through professional travel advisors, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or at princess.com.