{"id":55170,"date":"2019-06-27T09:14:43","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T13:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=55170"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"cruise-ship-food-things-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/06\/27\/cruise-ship-food-things-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruise Ship Food: Things to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learning the food choices before you embark can help you experience the best cruise food the ship has to offer.<\/h2>\n

When preparing to go on a cruise, especially if it’s your first one or a different cruise line than the last time you sailed, you’ll want to know about the cruise ship food. What is included and what costs extra? Should you purchase a package for specialty food on a cruise? When it comes to the best cruise food, it all depends on what you and your traveling companions enjoy the most.<\/p>\n

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What Food is Included in Your Cruise?<\/h3>\n

You can be sure there is plenty of food included in your fare, including the cruise ship buffet and the main dining room. Most cruises also offer free pizza and other snack type meals in venues around the ship. You will have to pay extra for dining in upscale specialty restaurants. You can purchase a dining package and a beverage package if you want to enjoy some specialty dining (and you should) and the beverages of your choice for a certain number of dinners at savings. Here at CruiseExperts.com<\/a>, we can set you up with the very best pricing available for dining and beverage packages. Any dining experience you choose to enjoy that is not included in your fare or a dining package will be charged to your stateroom account.<\/p>\n

Dining Options<\/h3>\n

The main dining room is a sit-down venue. You will order your choices from a menu offering both American and Continental food choices. Dress code is often enforced when attending dinner in the main dining room, and most guests share tables with other passengers. Most cruise lines have a dress code in place for dinner, and you should be sure to pack according to your cruise line’s requirements. Casual dress is acceptable for buffet-style restaurants.<\/p>\n

Specialty restaurants are generally themed and may include steakhouses, Italian cuisine, Japanese sushi, or French bistro. Casual dining venues could include pizza, hot dog and hamburger stands, and BBQ favorites. If you are in an upscale spa or suite stateroom, you may have an exclusive dining venue not available to other guests. Room service is generally available 24\/7. Room service menus are simpler and include sandwiches, pizza, appetizers, salads, and some hot items. Most cruise lines do not charge for room service, but some will if it is requested late at night.<\/p>\n

Do You Have Dietary Restrictions?<\/h3>\n

Every cruise line will try to accommodate any food restrictions you have. Here at CruiseExperts.com, we can help you make sure your specific needs are known in advance.
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At CruiseExperts.com<\/a>, we make it easy for you to be sure you get the right foods to meet your dietary needs. Call us at 1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a>, tell us the type of dietary needs you have, and we’ll be sure your cruise line is informed and prepared to provide the right foods for your vacation.<\/p>\n

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Kids and Picky Eater Foods<\/h3>\n

If your kids are picky eaters, you’ll find plenty of kid-friendly meal options on your ship. there are children’s menus available in the main dining room and sit-down restaurants with traditional kid’s favorites. The buffet always has loads of foods that kids love including pizza, chicken nuggets, burgers, french fries, spaghetti, mac and cheese, sandwich fixings, along with cookies and ice cream for dessert. When it comes to food for babies, you will need to bring formula and jars of food with you. Each cruise line varies as to what they will offer in regards to services regarding babies, but it’s best for you to supply all their needs. You can take cartons of whole milk at meal time to store in your mini fridge for use later in the day.<\/p>\n

Bring food back to your room for consumption later, such as a midnight snack. You can also bring packaged snacks onboard, food purchased at port stops (no raw meat), and food gift packages. However, the only foods you should take off your ship at port stops are pre-packaged snacks. Do you have any questions about food that isn’t covered? At CruiseExperts.com<\/a>, we can help with all your cruise food questions and a lot more.<\/p>\n

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