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5 Things You Didn't Know about Cruise Ships' Main Dining Room

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👁️ 17K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 1:09
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Creator's Key Takeaways

you can usually change this once you get on board

all of the menus are the same every night of the cruise for all of the main dining rooms

if you purchased a drink package of any kind, even a sodas only package, you can order that in the main dining room and they will bring it to you at no charge

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Change your assigned dining time once on board, or show up at your preferred time
✓Use the main dining room for breakfast or brunch instead of the buffet
✓Order drinks from your package in the main dining room without extra charge

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Upcharges for multiple main entrees — Some servers may bring extra entrees for free; send back disliked items for a replacement at no charge
Fixed dining times — Change your time once on board or show up at your preferred time; tables are often available

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the lesser-known facts about cruise ship main dining rooms?
QCan you change your assigned dining time?
QAre menus the same across all main dining rooms?
QCan you use a drink package in the main dining room?

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