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Elana from Life Well Cruise discusses specific food and drink items that passengers might want to avoid while on a cruise ship. She notes that while cruise food is generally safe, certain buffet items may not meet quality or hygiene standards. The creator identifies scrambled eggs in the buffet as being made from powder and suggests visiting omelette stations for fresh alternatives. She also mentions that buffet bacon can be overcooked or thin and recommends the carving station or main dining room instead. Safety concerns are raised regarding buffet sushi being left out too long and the hygiene of self-serve soft serve ice cream machines. The video covers potential issues with desalinized water causing swelling, greasy buffet burgers, and communal condiments. Additionally, the creator advises caution with very spicy foods, beans, watered down free coffee, and sugary daily specialty drinks. As a final suggestion, some cruisers recommend opting for seated dining over self-service buffets to ensure better food quality and service.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

overall cruise ship food is very safe but there are some foods I I have to admit that just aren't amazing

people describe the scrambled eggs in the cruet buffet as watery runny not tasting right salty and fake

many people say that they have seen the correlation that their legs are actually getting swollen now of course it doesn't mean that you shouldn't drink any water

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Avoid scrambled eggs in the buffet and opt for the omelette station or main dining room instead.
βœ“Skip buffet bacon and choose carved ham at the carving station or fresher options in the main dining room.
βœ“If you want sushi from the buffet, go as soon as it opens to ensure it's fresh.
βœ“Drink bottled water instead of desalinized ship water if you experience swelling.
βœ“Avoid buffet hamburgers and hot dogs that sit out; choose freshly made options at a grill or casual restaurants.
βœ“Avoid self-serve soft ice cream if the machine is messy; opt for crew-served gelato or hard scooped ice cream.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Swelling from desalinized water β€” Drink bottled water instead if you experience swollen legs or ankles.
Digestive issues from spicy foods or beans β€” Avoid very spicy foods or beans, especially before a port day.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat foods should you avoid on a cruise?
QWhat are some alternatives to avoid bad cruise food experiences?

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