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Cruise Buffet Dining: What SMART Cruisers Do (And DON'T Do!)

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

on my last Cruise kunard Queen Anne I never ate in the buffet restaurant once but on a recent Holland America cruise I ate only lunch in there every day but on my Royal Caribbean Symphony the Seas I ate pretty much all of my meals there

smart Cruisers generally don't go to the buffet for embarcation Day lunch not only is it busy but there are better options

the buffet is not the limited dining option in fact it's usually a way to get way more Choice than eating in the main dining room

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Avoid the buffet on embarkation day lunch; choose the main dining room instead.
βœ“Do a full circuit of the buffet before choosing food to see all options.
βœ“Use new plates and cutlery each time you return to the buffet.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting sick from buffet food β€” Wash hands thoroughly, avoid touching food, and choose made-to-order items.
Finding tables during peak times β€” Eat before or after peak hours, or use the main dining room or room service.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhen should smart cruisers use the buffet?
QHow can cruisers maintain hygiene at the buffet?
QWhat are the benefits of the buffet over the main dining room?
QHow can cruisers avoid peak times at the buffet?

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On my last cruise, Cunard Queen Anne, I never ate in the buffet restaurant, on a recent Holland America cruise I ate lunch in there every day and on my Royal Caribbean Symphony of Seas cruise I ate most meals there. Why? It’s because I have a set of cruise buffet rules that I've developed over time that determine when I eat in the buffet, how I use it if I do, and what I will and won’t eat in there. After talking to other regular cruisers, I found they also follow a similar approach that I want to share with you. For bonus & exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron: --------------------------------------------------- * Patreon Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers * YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products: --------------------------------------------------- * T-Shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore * Mugs, notebooks, hoodies etc: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/tipsfortravellers?ref_id=22354 My social media: --------------------------------------------------- * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 101 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #CruiseTipsAndTricks