ROYAL CARIBBEAN UNDER FIRE FOR THIS
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The creator discusses recent backlash faced by Royal Caribbean regarding changes to their buffet service. Passengers on certain ships, specifically mentioning the Oasis and Allure classes, observed that buffet stations had transitioned from crew-served service to self-service models. This change prompted immediate criticism on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Some passengers expressed a preference for self-service to control portion sizes, while many others raised concerns regarding hygiene, food waste, and the potential for spreading illnesses like norovirus. The creator suggests that the shift to self-service may be a cost-saving measure for the cruise line by reducing the number of crew members required at food stations. In response to the public outcry, Royal Caribbean issued a statement clarifying that the self-service instances were temporary and occurred for undisclosed reasons. The company confirmed that all fleet-wide ships will return to having buffet food served by crew members. The video concludes by asking viewers for their personal preferences regarding buffet service styles and sharing the creator's own preference for crew-served dining due to sanitary concerns.
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royal caribbean in the buffet was seen letting passengers go back to self-serve there was no longer crew members there serving you the food
people are saying we really want this full-service buffet right we want it's much more sanitary to have one person handing you out the food in line
i much prefer this crew members with gloves serving me with tongs i think that's the best way to go
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