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Cruise Tips: Food & Drinks

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👁️ 82K views📅 8 years ago⏱️ 22:00
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Creator's Key Takeaways

food is a big part of cruising right so cruise tips vol 4 coming at you right now

make reservations at the chef's table any special dining restaurants steakhouse is a good idea for the first night and you get a free bottle of wine as well

ask for cheese and fresh fruit plate at the beginning of your meals let your server now you want this every night and it will be on your table at dinner when you arrive

tea time is incredible it's one of those little things you know that it's a throwback to the original part of cruising

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check with the main dining room for weekly specialty dining menus to plan your nights
Make reservations early for specialty dining, especially the chef's table, as it's limited
Order room service the night before for early port days to avoid rushing
Ask for the cheese and fresh fruit plate at the start of dinner
Request the kids' menu for simpler dessert options
Attend tea time for an authentic cruising experience

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing which night to eat at specialty diningCheck with the main dining room for weekly menus to plan ahead
Being bashful about ordering multiple itemsIt's your vacation; indulge and order what you want
Justifying the cost of drink packagesCalculate if you'll drink enough to make it worthwhile; consider prepaying

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some tips for dining and drinks on a cruise?
QHow can I plan my specialty dining nights?
QWhat is tea time and why should I attend?
QHow can I get the best value from drink packages?
QWhat should I pack for excursions?

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YouTube Video Description

One of the most enjoyable parts of cruising is, well, eating! There are so many amazing foods to try at every turn. And you're on vacation, so why not have a few cocktails... Here are 13 cruise tips on food and drinks. Some are specific to Carnival Cruise Lines. Here is a link to the post on our website: https://eecctravels.com/cruise-tips-food-drinks/ If you want a copy of our 101 Cruise tips, follow this link: http://eepurl.com/dlWJSX Want to see more cruise tips videos from this series? Here you go! What to do before your cruise: https://youtu.be/LMlHlzoZIIA Extras to Pack: https://youtu.be/4hKV6yeZpQ0 What to do after boarding: https://youtu.be/Oy0Ov8Fv1RM Ports & excursions - coming soon Shopping - coming soon Tipping & gratuities - coming soon Activities not to miss on a Carnival cruise - coming soon Please SUBSCRIBE, Comment, Like, Share & Follow! Get to know our family and come along with us on our vacations... Check out our weekly Sunday & Thursday vlogs! And sometimes on Tuesdays too :) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EECCTravels Also find us at: EECC Travels Website: http://eecctravels.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eecctravels/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eecctravels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EECC-Travels-1009605565772250/ Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+EECCTravels/about?csrc=yt&cfem=1 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/eecctravels/ Email: eecctravels@gmail.com Snail Mail: PO Box 12192, Alexandria, LA 71315 Primary camera is a Canon Powershot G7X Mark II Secondary camera is a Sony Handycam HDX Waterproof camera is a GoPro Hero (basic)