Why The Main Buffet is the WORST Place To Eat #carnivalcruise

Name: Why The Main Buffet is the WORST Place To Eat #carnivalcruise
Uploaded: 2025-11-05T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 2 min 12 s
Channel: Melanin Pride Travels

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Royal Caribbean Group

Icon of the Seas

What This Creator Said

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Creator's Key Takeaways

If you're going on your first Carnival cruise anytime soon, here's why the main buffet is the worst choice to eat on imbarcation day.

So, the main buffet is typically where everybody goes after they board the ship on imbarcation day. So, it's always going to be crowded.

I would say Blue Iguana is a great option on the Leo deck.

If you guys have a barbecue joint, uh, Guys Pig and Anchor, the All-American Barbecue, I think that's what it's called. Um, there's usually never anybody there.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Avoid the main buffet on embarkation day due to crowds.

✓Go to Blue Iguana Cantina for a less crowded option.

✓Try Guys Pig and Anchor barbecue for a quiet meal.

✓Use the sandwich shop or pizza place on deck eight on XL class ships.

✓Consider the aft main dining room for a sit-down lunch.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crowds at main buffet on first day — Avoid the buffet and try alternative spots like Blue Iguana or Guys Pig and Anchor.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhere should I eat on embarkation day to avoid crowds?

QWhat are some good alternative dining options on a Carnival cruise?

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