Hollywoodland Supper Club Review: Worth $220, or Wait for the 50% Onboard Deal?
Is the Hollywoodland Supper Club on Legend of the Seas worth it? Yes, but the price you pay makes all the difference. The listed price was $220 per person plus 18% gratuity, and I saw no discounts in the Cruise Planner before sailing. If seats aren't sold out, though, it can drop by up to 50% onboard. I booked onboard at $110 plus gratuity, and at that price it was absolutely worth it.
So here's the real question this post answers: do you lock in your seat at full price before you sail, or take the gamble and wait for the deal? I'll walk you through the whole evening, course by course, so you can decide for yourself.
Hollywoodland Supper Club at a glance
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Ship: Legend of the Seas (Royal Caribbean's third Icon class ship, launched in Europe summer 2026)
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Location: Deck 8, near Central Park
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Price I saw: $220 per person + 18% gratuity ($259.60 total). Up to 50% off onboard if not sold out
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Seating: one seating per night, a maximum of around 50 place settings
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Courses: 6 on the menu, 8 if you count the canapé and palate cleanser
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Drinks: a paired cocktail with every course, plus water and Champagne top ups, all included
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Dress code: formal (men need a suit jacket; loaners are available)
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Theme: early 20th century Hollywood glamour, with live jazz all night
In this article
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How much does the Hollywoodland Supper Club cost?
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Should you pre-book or wait for the onboard deal?
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What happens before dinner, and what's the dress code?
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What is the venue like?
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What's on the menu? Every course, in order
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Are drinks included?
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Can the Supper Club handle dietary requirements?
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How does Hollywoodland compare to the other supper clubs?
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So, is it worth it?
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FAQ
How much does the Hollywoodland Supper Club cost?
On my sailing, the Hollywoodland Supper Club was listed at $220 per person plus 18% gratuity, which works out at $259.60 each, or just over $519 for two. I checked the Cruise Planner before the cruise and didn't see any discounts at all.
Worth knowing: earlier reports from Legend's first sailings put it at $200, so the price seems to vary by sailing. Check your own Cruise Planner rather than trusting any one number you read online, mine included.
It's also not covered by the Unlimited Dining Package. The supper clubs sit outside it with Chef's Table and Royal Railway, so even package holders pay extra.
Should you pre-book or wait for the onboard deal?
This is the dilemma, and it's the bit nobody else seems to talk about.
There's only one seating per night, and I counted a maximum of about 50 place settings. That's roughly 300 odd places across a whole week, on a ship carrying close to 7,000 passengers. Do the maths. If you definitely want to go, on a specific night, and you don't want to risk it selling out, book in advance and pay full price.
But if the seatings don't sell out, you might get a deal onboard of up to 50% off. That brings it down to $110 plus 18% gratuity, so $129.80 per person. I took the chance and booked onboard, and it paid off.
My honest advice:
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Celebrating something, or it's a must-do? Pre-book. $220 hurts, but missing it hurts more.
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Curious but flexible? Wait. Check the daily planner and ask at the venue or a specialty dining desk early in the cruise.
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Sailing in peak season or a short cruise? Fewer nights means fewer seats, so the gamble is riskier.
I'm sure the discounts won't be offered on every sailing, especially once word gets around, so treat the 50% as a possibility, not a promise.
What happens before dinner, and what's the dress code?
The experience starts before you even get there. A wax-sealed envelope is delivered to your stateroom. Inside is a firm arrival time (remember, there's only one seating per night) and a reminder about the dress code.
It says formal. That's not black tie, but men do need to wear a suit jacket. If you haven't packed one, don't panic. They have a few you can borrow. I'd still pack your own if you're planning to go, rather than hoping one fits on the night.
What is the venue like?
Now we're inside. The theme is early 20th century Hollywood glamour, and I think the details are immaculate. Classy, not cluttered. It's elegant, cosy and intimate.
You can count the tables. There's a maximum of about 50 place settings, which makes it feel very exclusive compared with the size of the ship around it. Even the dinnerware is embossed, a lovely little touch.
What is the music like?
We're treated to live jazz all night. Our musician made a grand entrance with the theme from The Pink Panther, and every music choice was film based to stay on theme. The music is even selected to match the courses.
The numbers are subtle. They're designed to enhance the food, not distract from it, which is exactly right for a dinner this long.
What's on the menu? Every course, in order
The menu is divided into scenes, with 6 courses, 8 if you count the canapé and palate cleanser. I think it's really well thought through, and the presentation is so appetising. You're given a printed guide, which was a helpful reference throughout the evening.
The opener: pea blini with caviar
A small amuse bouche eaten in one bite: pea blini with caviar and goat's cheese foam. Delicious.
Then comes the bread. It's not one of the listed courses, but it arrives with butter and sea salt served on a beach pebble. These two openers are meant to evoke Hollywood's seaside location.
Brown Derby Cobb salad
Named after a famous Hollywood restaurant, this is an interesting take on a Cobb salad. It comes with avocado jelly, more caviar and edamame beans.
Portions are small, as you'd expect in a multi-course dinner. And trust me, that's a good thing by the end.
Walk of Fame lobster
Served cold with a gazpacho soup, citrus and berries. It was a really nice dish, light and fresh before the heavier courses to come.
Hollywood onion soup (the scene 1 finale)
The finale of scene 1. The Gruyère cheese croquette and caramelised onion are served first, to keep the croquette crunchy, then the onion soup is poured into the bowl at the table. Elegantly. Well, it could have been more elegantly, as you'll see in the video. Interpret that as you will.
Delicious. But here's the honest bit: it's a lot of food, and the main event is still to come.
The palate cleanser: lemon sorbet
In between scenes comes a lemon sorbet, served with dry ice. It's partly for the visual and partly to keep the sorbet chilled. You can't beat this presentation, and it was nice to have a palate cleanser before the main course.
The main: wagyu beef fillet
I chose the wagyu beef fillet. There were also chicken, fish and vegetarian options. It's cooked to order and comes with modest sides.
My mouth is watering remembering it. It was a very delicate cut of steak, and for me it was the star of the show.
Dessert, and a surprise
There's a choice of two desserts, and they both sounded amazing. I went for a cake with the flavours of French toast and a caramelised hazelnut. The presentation was excellent.
Then came a surprise, completely off menu. The waiters came out with treats for every table: chocolates on a specially made film reel serving tray. It's the details like this that have made the experience extra memorable.
Bread course with butter and sea salt on a beach pebble.
Brown Derby Cobb Salad
Lemon Sorbet
Wagyu Beef Fillet
Surprise Chocolates
Are drinks included?
Yes. A paired cocktail comes with every course, along with water and any top ups of Champagne you ask for. It's all included in the price.
Now, a warning. The cocktails were starting to pile up on my table. If you drink all of them plus the Champagne, it's a bit boozy. For me, just sipping with each course was enough.
As for the cocktails themselves, there were sweet ones, bitter ones and some weird ones. It's unlikely all of them will be to your taste, but that's part of the fun. Note that these are cocktail pairings, not the wine pairings you get at Royal Caribbean's other multi-course dinner, the Chef's Table.
Can the Supper Club handle dietary requirements?
Yes. I wanted to show this in the video, so I saw an adapted version of the Cobb salad. If you're gluten free, vegetarian or lactose free, just ask when you book. Let them know in advance rather than on the night, so the kitchen can plan every course for you.
So, is the Hollywoodland Supper Club worth it?
At $110 plus gratuity, yes, without hesitation. You get eight courses, a paired cocktail with each one, Champagne, live jazz and a room that feels like nowhere else on the ship. For that price, it was worth it to me.
At the full $220 plus gratuity, it's a special occasion splurge. The food is excellent, the wagyu was the highlight, and the attention to detail is genuinely impressive. But it's also a lot of food and a lot of drink, and not every cocktail will land for everyone.
So my verdict: if you know you want it, pre-book. If you're on the fence, wait and look for the onboard deal. That's the one decision that changes the value of this whole evening.
Let me know in the comments if you're into this exclusive dining format, or happy to give it a miss.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Hollywoodland Supper Club on Legend of the Seas?
On my sailing it was $220 per person plus 18% gratuity, so $259.60 each. Some earlier sailings reported $200, so check your Cruise Planner.
Can you get a discount on the Hollywoodland Supper Club?
I saw no discounts before the cruise, but onboard it can drop by up to 50% if seats aren't sold out. I paid $110 plus gratuity.
What is the dress code for the Hollywoodland Supper Club?
Formal. It's not black tie, but men need a suit jacket. A few loaner jackets are available if you forget.
How many courses are there?
Six courses on the menu, or eight if you count the canapé and the lemon sorbet palate cleanser. Plus a surprise chocolate treat at the end.
Are drinks included in the Supper Club price?
Yes. A paired cocktail with every course, water and Champagne top ups are all included.
Is the Supper Club included in the Unlimited Dining Package?
No. Royal Caribbean's supper clubs are excluded from the Unlimited Dining Package, so you pay extra even if you have one.
How many people does the Hollywoodland Supper Club seat?
A maximum of about 50 place settings, with just one seating per night. That's why it can sell out.
Can the Hollywoodland Supper Club cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Gluten free, vegetarian and lactose free diets can be accommodated. Tell them when you book.
Where is the Hollywoodland Supper Club on Legend of the Seas?
It's on Deck 8, near the Central Park neighbourhood.
Is Hollywoodland on any other Royal Caribbean ship?
No, it's exclusive to Legend of the Seas. Icon has Empire Supper Club, Star has Lincoln Park Supper Club, and Hero of the Seas will get Orleans Parish Supper Club in 2027.
Watch the full walkthrough See every course, the jazz and that onion soup pour for yourself on The Walking Cruiser YouTube channel. Watch on YouTube
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For the official details, see Royal Caribbean's Hollywoodland Supper Club page.
