The main meals on Liberty of the Seas are easy enough once you know where to go, but snacks and late-night food are worth understanding too.
The Windjammer doesn’t stay open all day, and it usually closes again in the evening at around 9:00pm. So if you come back from port late, miss the main lunch window, or want food after dinner, it helps to know your options.
This guide covers Liberty of the Seas snacks, casual food, afternoon options and late-night food, including Sorrento’s, Café Promenade, El Loco Fresh, Sprinkles, paid sweet treats and room service.
Watch My Liberty of the Seas Dining Guide
If you want to see the casual food and dining venues onboard, you can watch my full Liberty of the Seas dining guide here.
The video covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, late-night food and speciality dining, but this article focuses specifically on what’s open between meals and later in the evening.
What Snacks Are Included on Liberty of the Seas?
There are several included snack and casual food options on Liberty of the Seas.
Sorrento’s Pizzeria is included.
Café Promenade is included for lighter bites and snacks.
El Loco Fresh is included.
Sprinkles soft-serve ice cream is included.
Continental room service breakfast is included, but standard room service later in the day may carry a charge depending on what you order.
There are also paid snack options, including the Ice Cream Parlour, Cupcake Cupboard, speciality coffees and some room service items.
Why Snacks Matter on Liberty of the Seas
On some cruise ships, the buffet stays open for longer stretches of the day or has a late-night snack service. Liberty of the Seas doesn’t really work like that.
The Windjammer is great for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but it usually closes after lunch at around 3:00pm and then closes again after dinner at around 9:00pm. That means you need to know where else to go if you want food mid-afternoon or later at night.
This matters most on port days, when you may come back onboard after the main lunch window has finished. It also matters if you eat early and want something later, or if your evening plans don’t line up neatly with dinner.
Sorrento’s Pizzeria on Liberty of the Seas
Sorrento’s Pizzeria is one of the most useful included snack options on Liberty of the Seas. It’s located on Deck 5 in the Royal Promenade and usually opens from late morning until late at night. On my sailing, it usually stayed open until around 3:00am, although exact times can vary.
Sorrento’s is included in your cruise fare, so there’s no extra charge for pizza. During the day, it works well if you want a quick slice instead of a full lunch. In the evening, it’s useful if you don’t want a proper dinner or want something casual before or after entertainment.
Late at night, Sorrento’s becomes one of the main included food options after the Windjammer has closed and most popular. It’s not a full buffet, but it’s convenient, easy and one of the most reliable places to get food later in the evening.
Café Promenade on Liberty of the Seas
Café Promenade is also on Deck 5 in the Royal Promenade and is open 24 hours a day. This makes it one of the most useful food venues on Liberty of the Seas. It isn’t a full restaurant, but it works well for light bites, snacks and grab-and-go food.
Depending on the time of day, you may find sandwiches, wraps, pastries, cakes, fruit or smaller snack items. In the morning, it’s useful for a light breakfast. During the day, it works if you want something small rather than a full meal. At night, it’s the most reliable included food option because it stays open when other venues are closed.
You can also buy speciality coffees here, but help-yourself drinks such as tea, coffee and water are usually available too.
El Loco Fresh for Afternoon Snacks
El Loco Fresh is one of the best additions to Liberty of the Seas after the refit. It’s located on Deck 11 near Splashaway Bay, which makes it convenient if you’re by the pool, travelling with children, or spending time outside.
El Loco Fresh is included in your cruise fare. It usually opens around noon and stays open until around 6:00pm, which makes it very useful after the Windjammer lunch service has ended.
You’ll usually find Mexican-style casual food, including burritos, fajitas and other quick options. There’s also a salsa station where you can add toppings and sauces.
This is more substantial than just a snack, so it works especially well if you come back onboard mid-afternoon and want something filling.
For me, El Loco Fresh is one of the best between-meal options on Liberty of the Seas because it fills the gap between lunch and dinner.
Sprinkles Soft-Serve Ice Cream
Sprinkles is the included soft-serve ice cream station on Deck 11. It’s a simple option, but it’s one of those cruise ship treats that always seems to be popular.
Sprinkles is useful if you just want something small during the day, especially when you’re near the pool deck or Splashaway Bay. And it’s included, so there’s no extra charge.
It won’t replace a meal, but it’s an easy snack option and works well on warm weather days, sea days or afternoons by the pool. It’s popular with families, but plenty of adults use it too.
Paid Sweet Treats on the Royal Promenade
There are also paid sweet options on Liberty of the Seas. The Ice Cream Parlour is where you can buy ice cream if you want something more than the included soft-serve at Sprinkles.
Nearby, you’ll also find the Cupcake Cupboard, where you can buy cupcakes and other sweet treats. These aren’t essential because there are included desserts and snacks elsewhere onboard, but they can be nice if you want something specific.
If you’re trying to avoid extra spending, Sprinkles, Café Promenade and the desserts in the Windjammer or main dining room are enough for most people.
Room Service for Snacks and Late-Night Food
Room service is available on Liberty of the Seas if you’d rather eat in your cabin. This can be a good option if you’re tired after a port day, don’t want to leave your cabin, or want something later in the evening.
The important thing is to check the menu carefully because as room service items carry an extra charge.
Continental room service breakfast is included, but later in the day, room service usually isn’t the same as just going to an included venue.
Room service can be convenient, but I’d usually treat it as a backup rather than the first snack option.
If you’re near Deck 5, Sorrento’s and Café Promenade are likely to be easier. If you’re near the pool deck earlier in the day, El Loco Fresh or Sprinkles may be more convenient.
What’s Open After the Windjammer Closes?
The Windjammer usually closes after lunch at around 3:00pm. If you want food after that and before dinner, your best included options are usually El Loco Fresh, Sorrento’s, Café Promenade and Sprinkles.
In the evening, the Windjammer usually closes at around 9:00pm. After that, Sorrento’s and Café Promenade become the main included food options. Sorrento’s usually stays open late, and Café Promenade is open 24 hours a day.
Best Snack Option After a Port Day
If you come back onboard after a port day, timing matters. If it’s before the Windjammer closes, the buffet may still work.
If the Windjammer has already closed, El Loco Fresh is one of the best options because it usually stays open until around 6:00pm. This makes it especially useful if you’ve missed the main lunch window but don’t want to wait until dinner.
Sorrento’s and Café Promenade are also good fallback options because they have longer opening hours.
If you’re hot, tired or just want something quick, Sprinkles can also be a useful stop on Deck 11.
Best Late-Night Food on Liberty of the Seas
The best late-night food options on Liberty of the Seas are Sorrento’s and Café Promenade. Sorrento’s is the better choice if you want pizza and something more filling. Café Promenade is better if you want something lighter or if it’s very late, because it’s open 24 hours.
The main thing to know is that the Windjammer usually isn’t the late-night food option on Liberty of the Seas. Once it closes, you need to use the promenade venues or room service.
Best Snack Option for Families
For families, the best snack options are usually El Loco Fresh, Sprinkles, Sorrento’s and Café Promenade.
El Loco Fresh works well because it’s near Splashaway Bay and the pool deck.
Sprinkles is simple, included and popular with children.
Sorrento’s is useful for pizza, especially if children want something quick.
Café Promenade works well when you’re passing through Deck 5 or need something at a different time of day.
The casual options on Liberty are helpful because you don’t always need to sit down for a full meal, especially if children are tired, hungry or coming back from the pool.
Are Liberty of the Seas Snacks Enough?
Yes, the snack options on Liberty of the Seas are enough for most passengers, as long as you understand what’s open when. The ship doesn’t rely on one all-day buffet, so you need to use different venues at different times.
During the afternoon, El Loco Fresh is one of the strongest options because it stays open after the Windjammer lunch service ends. For late-night food, Sorrento’s and Café Promenade are the main choices.
If you prefer lots of late-night buffet choice, Liberty may feel more limited than some other ships. But if you’re happy with pizza, light bites, snacks and room service as a backup, there are enough options.
Useful Liberty of the Seas Dining Guides
If you’re planning where to eat on Liberty of the Seas, these guides may help next.
My Liberty of the Seas dining options guide gives a full overview of what’s included, what costs extra, and where to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and late-night food.
My guide to the Liberty of the Seas main dining room explains fixed dining, My Time Dining, the Deck 3, 4 and 5 dining rooms, table assignments, dining times and how the dining room works.
My Liberty of the Seas Windjammer guide covers the buffet opening times, breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, busiest times, where to sit, and includes a downloadable PDF of the Windjammer evening meal themes.
My Liberty of the Seas breakfast options guide guide explains where to eat in the morning, including the Windjammer, main dining room, Café Promenade, room service and suite breakfast options.
My Liberty of the Seas lunch options guide covers El Loco Fresh, Windjammer, Sorrento’s, Café Promenade, main dining room lunch and paid lunch options.
My Liberty of the Seas dinner options guide explains the evening food options, including the main dining room, Windjammer, Sorrento’s, Café Promenade and room service.
My Liberty of the Seas speciality dining covers Chops Grille, Giovanni’s Table, Izumi, Chef’s Table, Johnny Rockets and other extra-cost restaurants.
FAQs: Liberty of the Seas Snacks and Late-Night Food
What snacks are included on Liberty of the Seas?
Included snacks and casual food options include Sorrento’s Pizzeria, Café Promenade, El Loco Fresh and Sprinkles soft-serve ice cream.
Is Sorrento’s free on Liberty of the Seas?
Yes, Sorrento’s Pizzeria is included in your cruise fare and is located on Deck 5 in the Royal Promenade.
Is Café Promenade free on Liberty of the Seas?
Yes, Café Promenade is included for light bites and snacks. Speciality coffees cost extra unless included in your drinks package.
Is El Loco Fresh free on Liberty of the Seas?
Yes, El Loco Fresh is included on Liberty of the Seas. It’s located on Deck 11 near Splashaway Bay.
Is Sprinkles free on Liberty of the Seas?
Yes, Sprinkles soft-serve ice cream is included.
What food is open late on Liberty of the Seas?
Sorrento’s Pizzeria is usually open late, and Café Promenade is open 24 hours a day. Room service is also available, but some items may cost extra.
Is the Windjammer open late on Liberty of the Seas?
No, the Windjammer usually closes at around 9:00pm in the evening. Check the Royal Caribbean app for exact times on your sailing.
What can you eat after the Windjammer closes?
After the Windjammer closes, the main included options are usually Sorrento’s Pizzeria and Café Promenade. Room service is another option, but check the charges.
Can you get food in the afternoon on Liberty of the Seas?
Yes, but the Windjammer may be closed after lunch. El Loco Fresh, Sorrento’s, Café Promenade and Sprinkles are usually the most useful afternoon options.
What is the best late-night food on Liberty of the Seas?
Sorrento’s is best if you want pizza, while Café Promenade is best if you want a lighter bite or need something very late because it’s open 24 hours.
Useful Cruise Items to Consider
These are a few simple items that can make your cruise on P&O Arvia more comfortable and help you stay organised onboard.
I personally use variations of these when cruising, and they’re all practical rather than essential.
Magnetic hooks Perfect for extra storage in your cabin
Packing cubes Keep your suitcase organised
Cruise luggage tags Protect your tags at the port
Travel Extension Lead UK For charging multiple phones, cameras, and laptops
Toiletry organiser Great for small bathrooms
You can also browse my full Cruise Essentials list for more useful items I use or recommend for cruise holidays.
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