A cruise ship holiday is an incredible way to travel and see the world, but plenty of people also love cruises for the food on offer. From first-class restaurants and fine dining, to the walk-in Main Dining Rooms, and the 'I'll have one of everything' cruise ship buffet – guests certainly aren't starved for choice. But if the buffet is your go-to option, a cruise ship expert has revealed a little about the etiquette involved, including a mistake many cruisers might not realise they are making.
READ MORE: Here's why summer destinations are actually the perfect winter getaway Phil Evans, Managing Director at Cruise Nation told the Express that reusing the same plate at the buffet is a big no no. "While it might seem like re-using the same plate, glass or mug when it's time for seconds (or thirds, of course) saves the staff having to extra dishes, it's actually best to get a new one each time," he said. "Re-using the same items is considered unsanitary.
" He also added that another "no brainer" is of course resisting the urge to jump the queue at the buffet. Nobody likes a pusher. READ MORE: Surprising Aussie city named in list of world's most beautiful skylines There is plenty of talk about cruise ship buffets across social media, with one traveller even sharing a warning recently about when to avoid them.
In a thread on Reddit, the cruise ship passenger shared a post telling people not to go to the buffet for lunch on embarkation day. "There are usually a couple of othe.