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I always do 4 things at the buffet on every cruise I go to because it improves my meal every time

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πŸ‘οΈ 622K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 9:19

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Editorial Summary

The creator shares personal strategies for navigating the Windjammer buffet on Royal Caribbean ships to ensure a more enjoyable and efficient dining experience. He outlines four specific habits he follows, starting with washing hands at the entrance to mitigate health risks. He recommends securing a seat before collecting food to avoid the difficulty of balancing plates while searching for a table. To prevent food waste, he suggests walking around the buffet stations to survey all available options before filling a plate. Additionally, he advises prioritizing live cooking stations, such as the pasta or Asian stir fry stations, because they allow for customized meals prepared on the spot. The video also covers etiquette, warning against reusing plates or silverware due to cross-contamination and advising against using bare hands to grab food. Finally, the creator discusses the social gray area of whether it is acceptable to bypass a long line to grab a single pre-prepared item, such as chips, from the end of a station.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Seriously Tasty
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)CaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I just love the variety of food, how easy it is to get in and out, and the fact there's something for everybody.

Number one is I'll wash my hands even if I just did it.

The second thing I'll do is get a seat first, then go to the buffet.

My absolute favorite is the Asian stir fry followed by the pasta station.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Wash your hands every time you enter or exit the buffet.
βœ“Find a seat before getting food to avoid awkward walks with full plates.
βœ“Check out all buffet stations before loading your plate to avoid waste.
βœ“Prioritize cooking stations for customized dishes.
βœ“Never reuse the same plate or silverware.
βœ“Use tongs instead of bare hands to grab food.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding a seat at a busy buffet β€” Get a seat first, then get food, especially with kids.
Wasting food by loading a plate before seeing all options β€” Do a quick walk around the buffet stations before taking food.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the four important things to do at a cruise ship buffet to improve your meal?
QWhat should you never do at a cruise ship buffet?

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