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5 foods NOT to eat on a cruise

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The creator provides advice on specific foods and beverages to approach with caution while cruising to avoid illness or discomfort. The first concern involves communal condiments in buffet stations, noting that they are often left out of refrigeration for extended periods, which increases the risk of bacterial growth. Regarding hydration, the creator advises against drinking local tap water in certain destinations like Mexico or the Dominican Republic due to potential contamination in the distribution systems. For breakfast, the video suggests avoiding buffet scrambled eggs because they may be made from powder or become dry under heat lamps, recommending made to order omelets instead. The creator also warns about the hygiene of soft serve ice cream levers, suggesting the use of napkins or bowls to avoid contact with unwashed hands. Finally, the video mentions being mindful of dinner rolls to ensure there is enough room for other courses. Beyond these warnings, the creator discusses the benefits of specialty dining, the variability of main dining room menus, and the costs associated with premium onboard restaurants. The video concludes by addressing common questions regarding room service availability and food quantity limits.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Royal Caribbean Group
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Royal Caribbean Group
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

cruise ships are a foodie's heaven there's something for every craving whether it's late night pizza a juicy steak or a salad for those looking for a lighter option

you do not want to get food poisoning while on vacation for these reasons you'll want to think twice before pumping ketchup on your burger and then grabbing it with your hands

the eggs at the buffet tend to be a Miss as it's not uncommon for cruise lines to use powdered eggs which have a squishy texture

for the best options on a cruise ship you'll want to splurge on specialty dining

Creator's Tips & Advice

Avoid communal condiments in the buffet due to potential bacteria growth
Avoid tap water in destinations with unclean water systems
Choose made-to-order omelets over buffet scrambled eggs
Sanitize hands before using self-serve soft serve ice cream
Monitor food intake to avoid overeating and discomfort

Questions This Creator Answers

QDo the dining room menus change?
QHow much do specialty restaurants cost?
QIs there a limit to how much food I can eat?
QDo cruise ships have room service?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet2½ Sad BaconDining Main1 Happy BaconDining Room Service1½ Happy BaconDining Specialty½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Dominican Republic2½ Sad Bacon
Mexico2½ Sad Bacon
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