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The creators provide a variety of practical advice regarding dining and beverage options while on a cruise. They suggest checking main dining room menus in advance to plan specialty dining and recommend making early reservations for limited experiences like the chef's table. For breakfast, they advise ordering room service on early port days to avoid rushing. The creators also share several dining hacks, such as requesting a cheese plate at the beginning of a meal to enjoy with bread and asking for the kids menu to find simpler dessert options. They highlight unique onboard experiences like afternoon tea and sea day brunches. Regarding beverages, they discuss the benefits of pre-ordering bottled water or liquor to one's stateroom and explain the differences between the Bottomless Bubbles and Cheers drink packages. They note that the Cheers program includes a limit of fifteen alcoholic drinks per day but offers unlimited non-alcoholic beverages. Finally, they offer a strategy for families to manage drink package costs by booking adults and children in separate cabins.
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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
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