11 things you should never do at a cruise ship buffet

Proper buffet etiquette isn't just about being proper. It's about not doing something you shouldn't!

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[bxw]

Being polite and courageous with a smile goes a long way to both travelers and crew members. Language is not even considered a problem.

[penanceeeee]

Dont let your kids touch the food and place it back again thanks

[MeganHitachiin]

People letting their children who are don’t understand a buffet go up and serve themselves. I think it is a really good idea to show them how to serve themselves politely before letting them run and grab stuff without tongs etc

[ticnoth]

DO NOT EAT WHILE YOU ARE AT THE STATIONS! Fix your plate and go sit down and eat!

[sharronbrauer]

I have been on several cruises and enjoyed every one. I don’t remember ever having any problems, everything you said is common sense, just be considerate of others is all I have to say.

[jimydoolittle]

NEVER, please NEVER waste food 🙏🏻

Start with a little, if you like it GO for more

[fredred]

I recently completed my first cruise on Harmony of the Seas. Great time. I was guilty of and regretted not seeing everything available first. I would just get a plate right away and when my friend came back to the table with something different I would say I wish I had seen that. Patience is the key.

[roserose]

Also don't let your kids run wild at the Buffet!

[serenamccoy]

I would add that it is important to move along while you are at the station. Too many people stand at the station staring at the foods trying to decide what to eat. Once you are at the station, get your food and move along!

[bboven]

Great video! It's sad that people have to be told to not be jerks, but thanks for telling 'em!

[edwesby]

I love ating in the Windjammer. My tip for going there is to get a couple of those wrapped eating utensils, along with a glass of water, tea, or other drink and find a table, as you said, before getting food. I also second browsing the food stations before selecting what you want to eat.

One thing that peeves me in the windjammer is people who chose to make a salad for lunch. dinner and spend five minutes picking through the salad bowl to get that perfect (to them) piece of lettuce or carrot, etc for their salad, meanwhile holding up the line.

[tonyscaccia]

Here's another good tip I learned myself. If you plan on getting an omelet, plus things from the actual buffet, get your omelet first. Usually, the omelet is steaming hot and the food in the buffet line is not steaming hot. By the time you get your omelet, then you get your food from the buffet line, the omelet has cooled down nicely for you to eat. If you get your buffet food first and then your omelet, the buffet food has likely cooled down too much.

[danettegipson]

Great video Matt. Just be clean and respectful

[Eric-fzon]

I was just on a cruise and a Family thought that leaving a half a glass of orange juice on the table held the table for them. When another couple came to the table they sat down thinking that those people had left and started eating. When the family came back they were giving the couple a hard time for taking the table. To be honest I really didn’t feel bad for the family that left orange juice on the table, that’s not the way you hold the table, you have to leave a human being behind to hold the table, not juice!

[wks]

good solid common sense advice. creates a pleasant environment for yourself and everyone else. also be respectful and polite to the staff at the buffet

[jasonlott]

One good Idea is scope out the buffet while looking for a seat. You can accomplish 2 things at the same time. Maybe you'll find an area of the buffet that is not open for serving and there may be more seating options there but have to walk a little further to the open sections of the buffet.

[Equinox]

You've succeeded in making my mouth water thinking about all of the wonderful food options RCCL offers.

[alilshellphish]

Really appreciated the Gluten Free Station for breakfast at the WindJammer on Symphony, we were able to order GF pancakes and french toast along with omelets and other breakfasty things without fear of cross contact

[GMAN_DA_TRUCKA]

You pretty much touched on all the key points

[Silentnomore]

I like the automated hand cleaner on carnival. It’s like a dishwasher for your hands