5 foods NOT to eat on a cruise

hey everyone welcome to cruise blog this is Angie and today I'm going to talk about five foods you shouldn't eat on a cruise let's get [Music] started 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 but if you're someone with a sensitive stomach or simply want to avoid some of the worst options here's a list of five foods you shouldn't eat on a cruise number one communal condiments in the buffet you'll see a whole station of communal condiments and while it's suggested that everyone washes their hands before entering the buffet it's unlikely that absolutely everybody is going to scrub with soap and water before filling their plates with food personally I like to wash my hands before entering the buffet and after grabbing my food additionally condiments are supposed to be refrigerated after they're opened on cruise ships they're often left out for hours I've even seen condiment stations Outdoors before like at Big Chicken on Carnival celebration since their temperature isn't being controlled the chances of pathogenic bacteria growing is increased 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 number two tap water staying hydrated on your cruise is important otherwise you might find yourself with a pulsing headache in the middle of an activity all Cruise Lines include water in your base Fair while you may not be able to stock up on plastic bottles without paying extra you can always bring a refillable water bottle while ashore you should avoid the local water many destinations such as Mexico and the Dominican Republic do not have clean drinky water the distribution system may allow the water to become contaminated while in route to the tap drinking contaminated water water is one way to quickly ruin your trip as it's likely that you'll have to remain close to the bathroom for some time this means you won't be able to enjoy the ship's onboard amenities and might even miss an entire day ashore number three scrambled eggs at the buffet I love starting my morning with some protein and scrambled eggs are usually my go-to on cruises however 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 even even if they're prepared fresh scrambled eggs kept under heat lamps dry out quickly instead I prefer to go to the made to order section and get an omelet not only am I guaranteed fresh eggs but I also get to add spinach cheese and other customizations number four soft serve ice cream cones similar to the condiment situation on ships where the soft serve is self serve you'll want to make sure that before digging in you sanitize the hand that touched the lever there are a lot of hand hands including those of children that have touched the lever before you and unfortunately you have no way of telling if they're clean or not another solution is to either use a napkin when serving yourself or ditch the cone completely and use a bowl number five dinner rolls while dinner rolls aren't an item you should totally avoid you should approach them with caution yes they're delicious but if you eat too many you likely will not have room for your appetizer entree and dessert in general you should monitor what you eat it's tempting and easy to go overboard while on a cruise when you have seemingly unlimited food options before heading back up to the buffet for a second plate consider whether you're just eating because you can or if you're actually hungry for more the last thing you want to happen on your vacation is an upset stomach for the best options on a cruise ship you'll want to splurge on specialty dining the main dining experience on cruise ships is supposed to be indulgent or else can you grab three courses each evening without having to worry about receiving a large tab at the end of the meal if you're someone who wants an elevated dining experience that's more intimate consider splurging on at least one specialty meal while not included in the cost of your cruise Fair dining at one of these restaurants is more akin to what you can expect while eating at a land-based restaurant there are fewer seats and the ingredients are of higher quality often times specialty restaurants offer a unique experience too many ships have Tepanyaki venues where you can eat both a delicious Habachi meal and watch a show others such as Wonderland on select Royal Caribbean ships have fun themes with adventurous menus now let's discuss a few cruise ship dining questions that we frequently get asked number one do the dining room menus change yes you can expect to find new menu options in the main dining room each night of your cruise specialty restaurants however tend to have the same menu for the entire cruise one pro tip is to to check the main dining rooms menu in advance and if there's a night that you are not particularly fond of you might consider booking a dinner at the steakhouse instead number two how much do specialty restaurants cost the cost of each specialty restaurant will depend on which Cruise Line you're booked on the ship sometimes makes a difference too as older vessels do not have as many to choose from that being said you can find ships with specialty restaurants serving up anything from Sushi to steak upscale French handmade pasta casual bar bites and more if you want some cheaper specialty options consider a cruise with Carnival Bonsai Tepanyaki costs $42 whereas aumi Tepanyaki on Ro Caribbean can cost upwards of $60 per person similarly their steakhouses are $49 per adult while Ro Caribbean's signature Steakhouse can cost close to $60 some Cruise Lines do offer dining packages that allow you to bundle multiple specialty venues for a flat fee World Caribbean offers a package that allows guests to dine at chops and another venue of their choosing for around $85 when booked in advance on the cruise planner number three is there a limit as to how much food I can eat generally no if you are in the buffet and want a third or fourth serving there will not be anybody Stopping You similarly it's not uncommon to hear of people ordering multiple appetizers Entre and desserts in the main dining room some cruise lines like Carnival do charge for extra Entre though and Royal Caribbean no longer allows you to order unlimited Lobster taals on formal night that being said even though you're able to eat as much as you want you do not want to overdo it and feel ill or bloated later in the cruise number four do cruise ships have room service yes room service is one of the many dining options you'll have while on board your cruise what is and is not included is dependent on what Cru Cruise Line you're sailing with at a minimum you can usually expect a complimentary continental breakfast during certain hours you can select from basic offerings like assorted pastries fruit cereal juice and coffee if you're in the mood for an afternoon or late night snack delivered right to your door you can often find things like pizza quesadillas chicken tenders or Wings french fries sandwiches salads and desserts all right everyone thanks for watching today's video let us know your thoughts in the comments below and while you're at it don't forget to like And subscribe to our channel so you can get notified every time we have a new video be sure to visit Cruz blog for more Cruz tips and advice

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Published: Wed Jan 31 2024