Monday, December 6, 2010

Eating Tips For The First Time Cruiser

Taking your first cruise is an exciting event, but it can be a little overwhelming if you don't know what to expect. This article is going to help you understand how the eating arrangements work on a cruise ship.

The nice thing about cruising is that there is an unlimited amount of food to eat when you are on board! Most ships have several types of food options to choose from:

1. The Main Dining Halls
Ships usually have 1 - 2 main dining rooms where you can go for your meals. Often, cruise ships will assign you a specific dinner time as well as seating assignments, so you will always eat dinner in the same location.

2. Buffets
If you want more of a casual eating experience, then the buffet might be a better choice for you. The buffets don't have a dress code, and they usually offer a variety of foods to choose from. These buffets are usually open for every meal, sometimes they close for an hour or 2 between meal times so that they staff can clean and re-arrange the buffet options.

3. Delis & Sports Bars
There are usually a few smaller eating establishments on the cruise ship, these have more traditional American style foods such as sandwiches, pizza, hamburgers and fries. Each ship usually has a least 1 or 2 of these types of restaurants that are open 24 hours a day, so you can get a snack anytime you want.

4. Specialty Restaurants
Many cruise ships offer fancy, specialty restaurants that require a small cover charge (usually $20 per person). These have higher quality foods, and you can expect a beautiful presentation as well as amazing tastes. There are usually themes to these restaurants, for example they may be Italian, a steak house or French cuisine.

When you are planning for your first cruise, don't be nervous about the food options. Cruise ships are known for their abundance of high quality food, you definitely won't go hungry while you are on the ship!

Joleen has been an online writer for nearly 2 years now. Not only does this author specialize in health, travel, and product reviews, you can also check out her latest website on Gills CruisesCruise Gills. which reviews and lists the best

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