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.

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

@paulready8897

2 ай бұрын

Totally disgusting

@user-pm5nk1xo5q

2 ай бұрын

😂pigs will be pigs at the trough

@Shadowman-1960

Ай бұрын

Lately there almost always seems to be that one jerk at a buffet that wants to boss people around they don't even know by saying stupid things like "tasting food and putting it back if you don't like it is unacceptable behavior, or you shouldn't be picking up food with your hands in the first place." 🥴 🤡 🤤

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

@user-up9iq7ic8z

2 ай бұрын

A-MEN...

@rowan5intheknow891

2 ай бұрын

Saw a kid knock a plate right out of this elderly woman's hand and her parents gave her a bad look and didn't offer help! Glad several of us helped her. 2016 so guess things still the same with kids on the rampage.

@user-up9iq7ic8z

2 ай бұрын

Our Kids are a REFLECTION of Ourselves.. we HAVE 4 Boys 2 Marines [ CAREER ] I Fire Fighter Parametric and the Baby is a LT. in the County Police ... Me 30 Yrs. FIR FIGHTER Retired ..Mom Optical Tec. 26Yrs

@williamwatson689

2 ай бұрын

Kids have taken over RCL, and the cruise line does nothing to control the kids reaching into the food line and handling many choices before their choice.

@user-up9iq7ic8z

2 ай бұрын

Then You don't think it's THE Parents TO control THE out of control KIDS !!??

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

@ericbuchanan902

2 ай бұрын

Amen!

@paulready8897

2 ай бұрын

Adults are worse than children in most instances.

@BOSTON6171

2 ай бұрын

Sorry but adults are the worst!!!! I just got off symphony of the sea and adults packing there plate to the top like the food is going to end!!! It’s pretty sad how people just waste food!!!! This is another reason I will not be on another cruise…

@TVHouseHistorian

2 ай бұрын

Children don't understand that those public tongs are packed full of bacteria, so right after grabbing more food, they eat with their infected hands and spread bacteria everywhere they touch. People don't want to be bothered with common sense precautions while they're on vacation, so they do whatever their selfish natural habits dictate. They're in the mindset of "I'm on vacation, I just want to let everything go, and not worry about a thing." Then the next day they're in their stateroom barfing uncontrollably from a Noro outbreak. The worst part about that is they won't admit it's all due to *their own negligence.*

@minkgin3370

2 ай бұрын

I always take an empty Spectacles case up with me & put it on a table of my choice, then I go & get a drink & put it at the side of my Spectacles Case, THEN I go & get my meal.

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

@paulready8897

2 ай бұрын

Adults do it too and they definitely should know better.

@bania6180

2 ай бұрын

Poorly brought up

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!

@man_on_wheelz

2 ай бұрын

I agree, but you gotta have a resolution for those who are indecisive about what to eat. The reason they haven't grabbed anything and moved along yet is BECAUSE they don't know what they want to grab. Might I suggest one of the points he already made in this video, and that's tour the buffet before grabbing a plate.

@judithstrachan9399

2 ай бұрын

Also, if you haven’t decided, can’t you stand back& let someone else choose their food while you think?

@markwoods3689

2 ай бұрын

do the same when you get out of the lift

@TVHouseHistorian

2 ай бұрын

That pisses me off, and I usually wind up saying something rude like, *"Do you not realize there are about 500 other people inside this space who would like a chance to eat today? So would you mind moving along?"* I don't care if they get upset and yell at me. People tend to forget to think of others' needs when they're on vacation. It's ALLLLL about them.

NEVER , please NEVER waste food 🙏🏻 Start with a little , if you like it GO for more

@user-ne8lj5zt3n

7 күн бұрын

i have never ever left a morsel

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!

@jant4385

2 ай бұрын

What about multiple full glasses of juice? I would never sit at a table with dishes on it.

@judithstrachan9399

2 ай бұрын

It’s quite possible that a crew member might clear away a half-full glass if it’s all that’s on the table.

@sexygeek8996

2 ай бұрын

How do you do that if you're alone?

@lindafarnes486

2 ай бұрын

​@@sexygeek8996 Leave a bag (obviously not with valuables) or a book seems to work.

@liliatrest0522

2 ай бұрын

I placed my coffee on my table with my wife there holding the table yet an older guy came walking by grabbed my coffee and commenced to drinking it. He never broke his stride just grabbed my coffee and kept going 😂.

Key tip: Filipinos make up the large majority of staff on cruise ships. Learning to say "thank you" in Filipino might get you some extra special service and treatment as it really thrills them that you are making that effort. It's simple. It is "salamat", which is pronounced "sah -- la - mot". You'll receive a big smile, and maybe just a nudge up in service.

@melaniegrace7707

9 күн бұрын

Haha it’s by chance that’s the only word in Tagalog I know, but after realizing how much of the staff was Filipino, I started using it pretty regularly and it was usually very much appreciated and just made for a fun conversation or moment to connect.

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.

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

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.

@phlydude

2 ай бұрын

We always go pick a table and one person stays put to anchor it while the others go get their food. When the 1st comes back, they relieve the 1st so that the original table holder can go grab food. Bonus tip - take drink orders for everyone at the table so if a server comes over, you can ask for the drinks to be brought over vs. everyone trying to juggle food and drinks getting to the table.

@TVHouseHistorian

2 ай бұрын

That's when I scream *"HURRRRY UP!!!"*

@kevinnewell7880

Ай бұрын

we call it the people jammer, avoid certain times of the day

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

@rosemarymagrino772

2 ай бұрын

🩷🩷🩷

Great video Matt. Just be clean and respectful

We went on the Allure of the Seas and an unattended child put his whole hand in the eggs. I was grossed out. People let their kids run free at the buffet, and it needs to stop!

@MonacoMike

2 ай бұрын

Yes, and letting them go up there unattended then cough and sneeze on the food. How about having to stand there and watch kids literally eat directly off of the buffet!!!!!!

@TSVitanza

2 ай бұрын

Skip the buffet and have breakfast at the MDR!

@kathybrem880

2 күн бұрын

I’d speak up rather loudly!

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.

@mrmrmrcaf7801

2 ай бұрын

Of course you been...your name is Sharron 😂

@deliveryguy7402

13 күн бұрын

You would be surprised at the people who have no common sense. This is why there are instructions for use on prophylactics.

Please get the foid for your child. The Windammer is not the time to teach your 5 year old to be independent at the bar or have your 3 year old carry their own plate spilling it all over themselves and the floor.

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

@leealpalazzolo8024

2 ай бұрын

It tickles me.

@m.m.4645

2 ай бұрын

Me too. If only people would use it!!!! And Crew enforcing the use. I am sorry to say that on our last cruise in December it was a shame!!!!!!

I love it that as you're talking about "dontskip the hand washing stations" most of the people in the video are skipping the handwashing stations.

@markwoods3689

2 ай бұрын

or don't wash their hands properly, getting your hands wet isn't washing

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

Nice video, should be required viewing prior to boarding your cruise ship. One big no no is the taking a whole container of food to bring back to your table. Also only take what you are going to eat. There is a big problem with some people that think that this will be their last meal so they will empty a container of food to bring to their table, then they only eat a piece or two, while the people behind them have to wait for a crew member to cook and bring out more food.

@dieseldragon6756

2 ай бұрын

Smaller plates is the key, I find. There's an _All you can eat_ restaurant near me that (Quite rightly) charges diners for greed waste. They don't mind if you've clearly been sensible and left only a couple of small items on your last plate when you've become full, but more than that and it's an extra £15 on the bill! 👍

@judithstrachan9399

2 ай бұрын

I love buffet BECAUSE you can get a tiny amount of a couple of things & keep going back to try other things.

Please foe the Love of God, STOP coughing into your hand and then grabbing the serving utensils with that same hand😵🤦🏻‍♀️

@user-pw6mt5pf5x

2 ай бұрын

I was taught to cough or sneeze into your bent elbow keeping you hand uncontaminated

@CarbonTech19

4 күн бұрын

A simple, easily implemented courtesy...it'll never work, lol. Might I suggest that we take moment, after filling our plate(s), but before digging in, that we revisit the handwashing/sanitizer station and ensure our mitts are completely proofed against other's, less than hygienic, discourteous actions. Remember, it only takes one to contaminate a serving spoon.

You said it all with PROPER ETIQUETTE... people have turned into a nation of savages at the dinner table

I left a note written “table reserved for John” I’m coming back. Thanks

I agree, I like to peruse my options before diving in!

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

@TVHouseHistorian

2 ай бұрын

They used to have good buffets prior to revamping the menus. The last cruise I did on Royal (Harmony of the Seas), the Windjammer was completely awful. I heard nothing but complaints about the food on that cruise the entire week. Seemed like all 6500 of us were disgusted by the food. Even Sorento's was not good, and I used to love them.

You pretty much touched on all the key points

Thank you for qualifying the "don't break in line" rule. Of course, don't be rude and prioritize yourself over others. But if you can grab (with the tongs of course) a specific item without slowing down others, then please just do it. It will ultimately speed up the whole process for everyone.

@sexygeek8996

2 ай бұрын

Yes, absolutely. I can't stand those idiots who say I'm "cutting in line" when I pass them while they are busy getting stuff I don't want.

@jkfiore2144

2 күн бұрын

I agree! No sense standing a line when you want 1 item at the very end where no one is standing.

Just did a cruise on the Adventure, and we saw a guy drop the food tong on the floor and then pick it up and put it back on the food. We always grab a couple of paper towels at the washing station to grab food tongs with and then also hand sanitize at the table with a small bottle we carry with us at all times. After catching Covid on the Mariner last August, we don't take any chances anymore.

@EvyDiane

2 ай бұрын

Omg I just got off oasis and did the same EXACT thing. Or just wash my hands again.

Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.

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

I cut : some people stand in front of the food and stare . They have to pick which piece of chicken is the best. They cause a road block !

I never waste food. I eat everything that is on the plate.

@bxw2721

Ай бұрын

Unless the food is uncooked….

*I **_always_** start at the end of any buffet. I walk toward the beginning of the line, checking all the offerings. This way I can choose what I want without getting too much of the less desirable options. AND grab all the greasy serving utensils with a napkin so I can keep my hands clean.*

0:30 *Here’s a BIG Do-and-Don’t. DON’T put utensils at the beginning of the buffet with plates. Guest will have to hold them for no reason while they browse. DO put utensils at the END of the line so they can be picked up conveniently while walking away.*

@alicedyment4219

2 ай бұрын

That works well at home, but many folks don't walk all the way to the end of the buffet.

@BitSmythe

2 ай бұрын

They do when there’s an “in” and “out!”

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.

I’m currently on my cruise right now. I’m having a great time. I appreciate you making all of these videos

@user-pm5nk1xo5q

2 ай бұрын

😂watching a video about a cruise while being on a cruise. Time to enjoy the vacation and unplug👍

@ChrisGeeReacts

2 ай бұрын

@@user-pm5nk1xo5q I didn't even watch the video was I was on the cruise. I wanted to comment on one of their videos saying how much I appreciate them making videos about cruises when I was on my cruise

Great video - as always! Just noticed that the volume was very low - - had to increase my speakers - - not sure if anyone else noticed that on this particular video!

As someone with allergies, its nice to be reassured im not being a nussiance when I ask about them as in the past you often feel awkward about asking for allergens as some places have brushed it off and not taken them seriously😢

I ONLY eat at buffets when they first open, I have scene too many people use there fingers to get food, cough on food and even PUT FOOD BACK!

Thank you for sharing.😊

Multiple RC cruises. My complaint in the windjammer, especially breakfast, is when you’re finished eating, move on. Many sit and talk for hours as many of us are looking for a place to sit and eat but can’t find a vacant table. There’s plenty of other places to sit and talk.

Don't sneeze on the food. My first cruise was this past Dec on Serenade... saw a young woman do it and... my husband and I left and never returned. 🤢

@galaxycatboy

2 ай бұрын

thats awful tbh i bet if you told staff theyd remove or replace the food

@MsFox2u

2 ай бұрын

We had a little kid sneeze into his hand and then pick up the tongs with the SAME hand he just sneezed into!🤦‍♀️

@carolecancelmo2061

2 ай бұрын

It just shocks me post covid the people still cough and sneeze and don't cover or turn their head or both. These are adults not even kids

@tuyetvo4353

2 ай бұрын

If you touch food by hand - sneeze… …. they will dump a tray into trash can - (thùng rác).

@shino8854

2 ай бұрын

I always do that on my favourite foods, especially seafood, more for me.

You forgot..Do Not leave Children under 8 unattended at Any Buffet station!! If they don't prepare their own plate of food at home, that doesn't suddenly change now that you're on Vacation!! Parents kill me ...they know at home they won't let their kid pour himself a glass of milk for fear he'll make a mess..but now you're gonna let him attempt to make a plate a spaghetti by himself at the Buffet!?(I struggle with the tongs to pick up pasta, but you expect a 2nd grader to have no issues?!?) Noodles and marinara Everywhere!! I have no problem parent-shaming. It's not the kid's fault. "Oh sweetie, you're up here..ALL BY YOURSELF?!? Where's your Mommy and Daddy??" I make sure to get them a helping of whatever they were in line for...and then send them right back to their parents to Finish the job of fixing their plate of food like they are supposed to do in the 1st place...🍽🍝

@sexygeek8996

2 ай бұрын

The staff shouldn't let kids get food on their own or even enter the serving area.

Another tip is to work buffets backwards, as the better food is always at the rear and the cheaper bread/salad items tend to be up front -- which there hoping you'll fill up on and save them money.

Great advise !!

If you have children with you at the buffet, please, please, please supervise them. I've seen kids running i to people, nearly knocking people over, cutting in lines, and grabbing food with their hands. Without adult supervision, kids will do this.

@paulready8897

2 ай бұрын

I think kids need to be supervising their parents, as the adults are usually the worst offenders.

@sexygeek8996

2 ай бұрын

If kids to that to me they usually end up getting knocked over.

@CeasarBergonia

2 ай бұрын

Are you kidding me…. I have seen adults use their hands and “unintentionally” elbow check people. Especially if it’s shrimp, crab legs, or a prime rib craving station.

If you are eating solo and notice people looking for tables why not offer and say seating is available at your table if they need a seat.

👍Thank you for sharing 💪💪💪💪💪

5:50 Do not stick your fingers in your mouth, and then go grab them tongs! 😖😫🤢

I have people cut in line in front of me all the time XD Bu if I could give 1 advice. I would say this. It's crowded, and that's a given. But please, PLEASE, don't just stop in the middle of a path and just talk to someone or something. Or if you're walking slow, make sure people have enough room to go around you. It just makes the buffet more of a mess of people coming and going. Same goes with the tables, people are coming and going here and there as well, pull in your chairs or push them in when you are done.

@lavans06

2 ай бұрын

I don't have faith in people anymore - I just assume most haven't left home to know how to travel and behave lol

@serenamccoy3711

2 ай бұрын

Agree! Don't stand at a station and block up traffic while you are trying to decide what to eat. Grab your food and move along!

Thank you mr.wolter.

I love watching open mouthed people with huge trays of food looking around for a seat, favourite part of every cruise I've been on

@charmaine8512

2 ай бұрын

I just screamed my guts laughing

I always forget if you have a beverage package there's usually a bar in the buffet area and you can have nice fancy rcoffee instead of the free kind.

Make sure you recognize crew members at the buffet. One passenger made a bad mistake when she assumed that my wife, dressed in a white blouse and dark slacks, was a crew member. She had an overloaded tray and approached my wife, telling her to take her tray to a table. Being Dutch and rather direct, my wife replied that the other passenger had way too much food on her tray and that she should take it to her table herself. The passenger asked to see my wife's name tag and was rather mortified to be told that she was not a crew member, but a fellow passenger. She scuttled off to her table with her overloaded tray and we descended to the main dining room for dinner.

Question: Is the sweetener "Stevia" offered on the Royal Caribbean Cruises? Some of us are diabetics? Splenda is not that good diabetically speaking. Thanks.

Something he forgot to mention, do not linger, once you're done eating. Especially if you're part of a large group. Please leave, nothing is more frustrating than having to find a seat and then seeing a group of people with finished plates the entire time you're there.

Thank you!

Do not eat so much food, just because it is "complimentary". Looking around a "typical" Buffet Restaurant is an unnerving experience, because of all of the (young) overweight/obese people in sight and those going back for a full plate of "seconds" at Breakfast !!I. I travelled on and enjoyed a 19 day Royal Caribbean Trans-Pacific cruise and lost 0.5 kg in weight - because I ate "healthily". Mainly Fruit at Breakfast Soup only at Lunch and a simple Main Meal - with one desert - at night. I am an active 88 year old !!! 77 kg, 1.82 m - BMI 23.2

@joegibson6041

2 ай бұрын

If I need a lesson at buffet eating then something’s wrong with society, which there is…..

My recommendation for avoiding lines in the buffet, especially on a ship where it is duel sided ( like the radieance) if a station has a large group on one side it is possible that the same food is on the other side with no line up

Do you have any videos on what to expect for tender ports?

“Don’t waste food” about time someone brought that up.cruise ships are notorious for that

@doubledrats235

2 ай бұрын

In the army they tell you to take all (the food) you want but eat all that you take.

@braddavid9173

2 ай бұрын

Its not food its toxic poison processed food. Watch the Avg obese cruise traveler and look at what they eat to get obese, processed flours, sugar, bread, contaminated non organic meats , dairy. Watch the Obese cows at Costco. They buy processed packaged toxic food, sugar fake fruit juices, , donuts?? LOL< Hillarious

@wildbikerbill6530

Ай бұрын

@@doubledrats235 My parents grew up during The Great Depression. For me growing up, that was one of the meal table rules. Throwing food away was unacceptable.

this video makes we want to take a cruise!

Never use a soup ladle to try the soup and then put it back in the soup. Yes, I saw someone do it.

@Moskarth

2 ай бұрын

🫨

@sf3413

2 ай бұрын

😱

@Pokewish93

2 ай бұрын

🤮

@rowan5intheknow891

2 ай бұрын

😮

@MsFox2u

2 ай бұрын

😮

Excelencia ❤ vacaciones de exito presente

Yes, I agree about jumping the line. The issue frequently is that the line doesn't move in just direction. This can result in jumping the line without realizing that you have jumped the line. More direction singage at the buffet please.

@melaniegrace7707

9 күн бұрын

I couldn’t even tell there was a line of course if people were waiting longer than me I’d wait but there was no sense of direction at all 😂

A good tip also if try use the provided tongs for that food item. Often I’ll see people use the sausage tongs to also grab things like eggs/non meat items. I’m a full omnivore but try my best to keep tongs to the single item as someone with certain diets might get sick because someone didn’t think twice and now cross contaminated the utensils

Like # 3 I didn’t realize on my first cruise 🚢 that the Windjammer Buffett wasn’t part of the main dining. I thought the set seating time was for Windjammer.

When I go to the buffet I either get the table first and my friend go first and then I will go when they get back

You're funny my man, seconds, thirds, or fithe's Ha Ha. seriously, I've never been on a cruise but I love your suggestions,

This is very good the rules should apply to land base buffet too. Additionally don't mix your cold and hot items on the same plate. Ladies please don't comb or shake your hair at the table, go to the rest room to do that. For everybody do not take off any articles of clothing at the table, step away from the table to do that.

My youngest daughter (14) could eat the personal pizzas 24hr a day! Loved that they were always fresh made!

@g-mang-man7924

4 күн бұрын

My kids (teens) ate the pizza pretty much 24 hours a day, and the place was only closed for clean up, maybe an hour during the day.

This goes for all buffets not just on a cruise. A line is formed for a reason, please get in line and wait don't just jump in at what ever food you see . I see this alot with Europeans at all inclusive resorts.

I DO NOT EAT AT BUFFET BUT IN DINING HALL SERVED AS A GUEST GENGTLEMAN I HAVE PAID TO SERVED DECENTLY

Never been on a cruise ship. This video killed any faint intention I had to be on one.

@lenroos6624

9 күн бұрын

Cruise ships no thanks.Overcrowded and everybody rushing around.Not my idea of a relaxing holiday.

@debrapalmer9772

7 күн бұрын

My idea of a vacation isn't being with hundreds of people.

@lenroos6624

7 күн бұрын

@@debrapalmer9772 I agree 100per cent

@user-rz8bu6vl8x

5 күн бұрын

Me too!

@kathybrem880

2 күн бұрын

Sorry for you!

Theres something we all need to know.. If you want to keep that healthy glow! Remind your friends in courteous terms to spread the word and not the germs! WASH YOUR HANDS! Its the right thing to do.. Its easy when you only have to.. WASH YOU HANDS and keep them clean oh yeh.. hey hey WASH YOUR HANDS! But if you find your not feeling well.. Like too many trips around the carousel..Call the doctor, thats what you do.. The doc will take good care of you and youll feel better too.. WASH YOUR HANDS and make your mother proud and maybe you can join the popular crowd.. WASH YOUR HANDS! like 50 times a day Oh yeh.. hey hey WASH YOUR HANDS! WASH YOUR HANDS!

How do you hold a seat when you're traveling alone, I have noticed there are no trays to collect food all at once...

So for the windjammer are we allowed to go to the buffet and head back to our cabin and enjoy the food or is it just in the buffet area?

@rainbowkdm

2 ай бұрын

You can get your food and head back to your room. Just be careful carrying it

@verenamaharajah6082

2 ай бұрын

Dining rooms are for eating in, not your cabin.

If Sorrento's has Breakfast pizza available, that morning rush would be cut by at least 25%

We were just on a cruise very many of them must not no these things some very rude they don’t no they are to just stay in line.That is what upset me.Dining room was very nice.then the longe chairs people put a towel and a hat and never come back to the chair.But now they are taking the towels off love it

@2:15 You're so cute, thinking people will _do the right thing!_ 😂😂😂

@paulready8897

2 ай бұрын

He must not have seen videos from other popular vloggers about cruisers bad buffet behavior.

Noticed in the video no staff supervising the hand wash station! Washy-washy (NCL) ladies have hand sprays for those who don't.

Say like it's a food you like and you think you're going to eat a lot still grab a small amount because sometimes the food you like wasn't prepared how you like it or was just not prepared well

My first cruise a week ago. It was good for the most part. I didn't see why people would pile their plates so high and just waste it. You can always go back.

I did that on my first cruise and reused the same plate thinking I would save the crew washing up my dishes. But then I learnt off cruising videos not to do that and grab a new plate each time so lesson learnt :)

Glad you mentioned about _Not_ reusing the plate! Granted the last buffet I went to was pre-pandemic, but having been bought up with a strong sense not to be _wasteful_ that's been my default behavior for the whole of my life! 😳 Also: Thinking of another comment here about people standing trying to decide _what_ to eat and holding up the line; Is it acceptable to walk past the queue to see what's on offer first and making your choices _before_ joining the queue? 😇

interestingly, I never save a seat and imo this should only be done by an actual person that is part of a group. I've never considered plopping my stuff down at some table and using it to hold my table. Not sure I agree with this practice except for when there are many tables available, but perhaps there is a particular one that you like.

I love the buffet. That’s the only place we eat on all the cruises we go on. Arrive early.

I’ve always wondered how royal handles everybody touching the same serving tongs. It only takes one person to not wash their hands and touch the serving tongs and then it’s like everyone didn’t wash their hands.

@ChuckTownRC51

2 ай бұрын

So maybe you should wash or sanitize your own hands before you eat? Remember the days when people just took care of themselves? How do you open doors or press buttons on the ship?

@disneykells793

2 ай бұрын

I ALWAYS use my hand sanitizer once I sit down with my plate BEFORE I toych/eat anything even though I just washed my hands because of everyone else using those serving utensils😬

@andyl9920

2 ай бұрын

Right. These folks did not learn a thing from the pandemic! Rude and ignorant

@AllieWhitt1959

2 ай бұрын

I'm bringing some disposable gloves while touching those germ ridden tongs 🤢

@andyl9920

2 ай бұрын

@AllieWhitt1959 me too haha and a bottle of hand sanitizer

OMG on Wonder right now and that exact thing happened. Took breakfast items and then found what I really wanted-Eggs Benedict. And I'm not new to cruising. Oh well still have a few days left.

@jaynekranc8607

2 ай бұрын

I love the Wonder!

@user-zj6mv6eg8q

2 ай бұрын

Makes me wonder....

I have seen people coughing and sneezing right in the food. I also have seen someone take the whole tray of ribs to their table. Drop the thongs and put it back in the tray. They took food and decided they didn't want it anymore and scraped it back into the tray. The list goes on.

You had me at Roasted Greek Potatoes.

Cool vid thanks. Now maybe im being stupid but why would taking the same plate up for seconds cause contamination?

@RoyalCaribbeanBlog

2 ай бұрын

People think they’re being more efficient and/or saving plates from being used

@yvonnecowan5994

2 ай бұрын

The reason cross contamination can happen with a plate is say you pick up a set of tongues to get one thing you touch the tongues to your plate, and then you put those tongues back into the item that’s where cross-contamination can happen. HDH.

Windjammer ketchup dispenser location is rotovirus vector

Along with the required Muster drill should be a required discussion of buffet etiquette and healthy ways of taking food to eat. See my comment below.

I don’t eat where food is served buffet style because of the following. I’ve seen people sneeze over buffets, grab food with their hands, allow children to handle food.

@snowysnowyriver

2 ай бұрын

Same here! I also don't buy those unwrapped bread and breakfast products in supermarkets. Watching people squeezing bread rolls with their hands to find the freshest is enough to put any sensible person off buying them.

How about do something else for a family vacation in the first place?

Don't take an accessible table if you don't need it. Dish yourself "taster" size if you aren't sure if you like it.

Obviously, the buffet is a hot topic and an unpleasant place to eat. I do try to avoid it most of the time. On Oasis class ships, we usually have breakfast at the Solarium Bistro and try to get there early. It also gets crowded.

I've done that at buffets and Church putlocks.... Grab a bunch of food and then discover that there's something else I would have liked