Cruise passengers should avoid buffet at breakfast, expert warns
Most cruise ships offer a wide variety of cafes and restaurants on board, however passengers can avoid waiting for a meal by visiting certain locations.
Whilst most tourists enjoy going on cruises to see a wide variety of destinations on one holiday, another perk is the amazing food that is served on board.
However, with some of the larger ships featuring more than 7,000 passengers, it is important for travellers to know the best spots to visit for meals during their time away, which can be significantly quieter than expected.
As a result, whilst most people head up to the buffet for breakfast, passengers looking for some peace and quiet should visit the main dining room.
Despite not being quite as convenient as a buffet, the waited service during breakfast is typically very efficient. In addition, guests can show up when they are ready without the need to reserve a space.
Much like the buffet, all of the breakfast staples are served in the restaurant, with some cruise lines typically offering select dishes which are unique to that particular part of the ship.
Similar to breakfast, the majority of passengers on cruises will typically visit the buffet for their midday meal. Whilst the main dining room also typically offers a service at this time of the day, it could pay to visit one of the lesser known cafes on board.
Whilst this will vary from ship to ship, many will feature a grill or a pizzeria on the open deck, typically designed for passers-by to get a bite to eat whilst travelling to an event being held elsewhere on the ship.
In addition, there will usually be another indoor dining area, typically located near to the main atrium, which typically serves cold items, such as sandwiches and cakes.
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Sometimes it can feel like all cruise passengers are required to be full at all times. However, tourists who could still benefit from a snack between meals can often have an afternoon tea.
Whilst not all passengers are aware of it, most cruises will provide a free afternoon tea service in one of the main dining rooms, with guests rarely needing to reserve a spot.
Unlike most afternoon teas, where guests receive a large silver platter full of snacks, most services on board cruise ships will feature waiters, who visit each table to let guests choose exactly what they would like. This helps to reduce food waste, with passengers less likely to leave items they do not want, and gives the experience a personal touch.
With evenings on board a cruise ship usually regarded as a good time to dress up, most passengers on board head down to the restaurants for a lavish three-course meal.
Whilst this is where tourists will typically find the best quality food on board the ship, often including steak and lobster, the service can be painfully slow at peak times, when the kitchen staff are managing the requests of hundreds of people at any given time.
To avoid this, heading up to the buffet allows passengers to have a much quicker meal. What's more, since guests can serve themselves, those still full from afternoon tea do not have to suffer the embarrassment of leaving most of the meal they ordered on their plate.
