What can you not eat on a cruise?

8 things to avoid at the cruise-ship buffet if you want to keep your stomach ship-shape
  • More Than One Plate at a Time. ...
  • Cross-contaminated food and utensils. ...
  • Communal condiments. ...
  • Stale pizza. ...
  • Scrambled eggs. ...
  • Soft-serve ice cream cones. ...
  • Sushi.
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Can you eat whenever on a cruise?

Yes. Every major ship will have at least one place where you can get something to eat around the clock. For some it is a sit-down restaurant, such as The Local on Norwegian Cruise Lines.
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What is forbidden items on the cruise line?

Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, flammable liquids, explosives, and dangerous chemicals will not be returned. Prohibited items: Firearms & Ammunition, including realistic replicas. Sharp Objects, including all knives and scissors.
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Do cruise ships put laxatives in food?

Apparently, there is a trend on cruise ships to put extra fat in the food which can have a laxative effect on a person. This is to make sure all of the ship's plumbing works properly and that there is little to no chance of the plumbing getting clogged or backed up.
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Is all the food free on a cruise explain?

Your cruise fare always includes food for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a cruise ship. However, not all venues that offer food will be free. The main dining room and cruise ship buffet will always be included in your cruise fare, though a few specialty items might cost extra.
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what NOT to EAT on a cruise ship!



Can you take food off a cruise ship?

If you take fresh food off your cruise ship, it will be confiscated. Bags are often checked and there may even be sniffer dogs who are trained to check for food. If you deny having fruit or vegetables and then you're caught with them, you could face a hefty fine.
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Do I have to tip on cruise restaurants?

Most major cruise lines automatically add gratuities to your onboard account. The fee is usually between $12 and $15 per passenger, per day, and the cruise line then divvies up that money between all service-oriented crew.
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What is the dirtiest cruise ship?

Top 6 Dirtiest Cruise Ships-CDC Publishes Its List
  • Oceania Insignia. Oceania Cruises' Insignia is one of the ships that received a failing score, 80 out of 100, due to issues with maintaining proper pH and halogen levels in its drinking water. ...
  • Silver Wind. ...
  • Silver Spirit. ...
  • Safari Endeavor. ...
  • Norwegian Breakaway. ...
  • Le Boreal.
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Is there a jail on a cruise ship?

Yes, cruise ships have brigs, which is the nautical term for a jail on a vessel, including a cruise ship. The term comes from the word “brigantine,” which is a type of two-masted sailing ship formerly used to house criminals.
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What sickness do people get on cruise ships?

The most frequently reported cruise ship outbreaks involve respiratory infections, GI infections (such as norovirus), and vaccine-preventable diseases other than influenza, such as varicella (chickenpox).
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Can I take snacks on Carnival cruise?

The good news is that yes, you can bring food and snacks on a cruise — including Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian.
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Can I bring hairspray on a cruise?

Personal aerosol products like hairsprays, body sprays and Lysol cans are allowed on cruise ships in reasonable quantities.
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Are razors allowed on cruises?

Knives, scissors and open razors (Recreational dive knives are allowed, but must be held in the custody of the Guest Services Manager or Chief Security Officer and must be checked out/in by the owner for dive excursions during the cruise.
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Can you eat as much as you want on a cruise ship?

Much of the food is included in your cruise fare, with the exception of the steakhouse, Cucina del Capitano, and chef's table that cost a little extra. You can eat as much as you want!
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Is water free on cruise ships?

Upscale, luxury cruise lines and river cruise lines include bottled water in your stateroom, in eating facilities, at the gangway in port and often on excursions at no additional charge. In some of those cases, water in your stateroom is provided in refillable glass carafes or bottles.
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Can you order as much food as you want on a cruise?

Many first time cruisers don't even realize you can order anything you want in any quantity you want (within reason of course). You already paid for this food so you might as well enjoy it and eat what you want. A cruise is a perfect time to try some new food that you have never had before.
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Do cruise ships dump poop in the ocean?

Do Cruise Ships Dump Sewage? Yes. To get into a few more specifics than above, the U.S. allows cruise ships to dump treated waste into the ocean if they are within three and a half miles from shore. Beyond that point, there are no restrictions for dumping untreated, raw sewage in U.S. ocean waters.
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Are there cops on cruise ships?

Major cruise lines have sophisticated security departments run by former federal, state and military law enforcement officials and are staffed by competent, qualified security personnel.
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Why do people jump off cruise ships?

An average of 25 people each year jump from cruise ships, for multiple reasons. These could include: Committing suicide. Foolish pranks.
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Why do cruise ships drain the pools at night?

Most cruise ships carry sea water as balast and actually convert that sea water to their potable as they cruise. The "weight" of the swimming pool water is inconsequential. The lines that drain their pools at night are doing so simply to discourage the midnight swims.
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Where does poop on a cruise ship go?

Forget the “poop deck”—that's just a nickname for the top deck. The real feces magic happens in onboard sewage farms. Vacuum suction lines zip toilets' contents to marine sanitation farms, which siphon out the water, treat it until it's drinkable, then pump it into the ocean.
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What is the safest cruise to go on?

Viking Ocean Cruises – When it comes to passing CDC inspections, Viking Ocean Cruises takes the top honor. With five ships, every Viking cruise ship scored well on their latest inspections. Three ships — Viking Sea, Viking Sky, and Viking Star — scored a perfect 100.
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Do you tip bartender on cruise?

Many cruise lines add an automatic tip to bar and spa bills; check your bill, as you do not need to add an additional tip. That said, many passengers like to tip the bartenders extra at their favorite onboard bar, especially at the start of the cruise, in order to receive above-average service.
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What does it mean if you don't tip?

Not tipping someone is not an option, or a noble act against the restaurant industry, it's simply taking away someone's livelihood. When a customer withholds a tip for whatever reason — be it because they didn't like the service, they're strapped for cash, they're cheap, they're disrespectful, or they're religious (??)
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How much do you tip a cabin steward?

Tips for the Room Steward or Stewardess

The room steward (or stewardess) is the person who cleans your cruise cabin and assists you with anything you might need while in your cabin. The industry standard for tipping the room steward is $3.50 per person per day, given on the last day of the cruise.
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