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Cruise ship holidays are made all the more attractive by the variety of food and leisure offerings on board. These cater to everyone from those with a sweet tooth or savoury craving, from
snacks to full-blown three-course meals. For some restaurants, their offering is so attractive they are sometimes in high demand. This means passengers have to book a table in advance in
order to secure their dining choice. Yet how do they decide which night to glam up and get the best food? Website Cruise Critic states if passengers are strategic, and make friends with
Front of House, it could hugely improve their holiday experience. They state: Don't know which night to make specialty dinner reservations? “The main dining room menus are planned for
the week, and the purser's desk often has access to those menus. “Ask to see them so you can decide which nights are less appealing and which you don't want to miss, and plan your
cruise accordingly.” Meanwhile, for the first meal on board, they advise: “On embarkation day, most people head straight to the buffet to have lunch and wait for their cabins to open.
“It's a mob scene. But many cruise ships have alternative venues open - the main dining room or a mini-buffet in the solarium or atrium area. “Ask a crew member or check your daily
newsletter to find an alternative for a calmer first meal. “For example, on Princess Cruises, the International Cafe, Pizzeria and Grill also are open; on Royal Caribbean ships,
Sorrento's, the Solarium and Park Cafes, Giovanni's Table, Cafe Promenade and Starbucks are open on the afternoon of embarkation.” Meanwhile, tipping the other end of the scale,
they suggest a remedy for seasickness. The website added: “If you're feeling queasy, don't run out to a pharmacy before making some calls. “Room service usually deliver green
apples and bland crackers (crew members swear by the apple remedy), and often you can get seasickness medication from the purser's desk or medical centre for free.” Meanwhile,
Express.co.uk recently reported on a major food change on Royal Caribbean vessels. The firm is aiming to “raise the bar” with its latest offering, which has promised to “tantalise
tastebuds.” This is a new three course vegan menu to be rolled out across all ships.