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Cruise Food Reviews

I eat on a lot of cruise ships. It’s basically part of the job. Every review here is based on food I’ve actually ordered, photographed and formed a proper opinion on. Some of it has been brilliant. Some of it, less so. Either way, you’ll know exactly what to expect before you board.

“What A Mess Dessert” – Why I Loved This Quirky Speciality Restaurant

29/08/2025

When I sailed on Marella Voyager, I was spoilt for choice when it came to places to eat. As well as the many places that served food included in the cruise fare, there are some speciality restaurants that come at … Read more

Tags Included drinks, marella, Marella Voyager, Speciality restaurant

This Cruise Ship Has 7 Included Restaurants – I Tried Them All (Marella Voyager)

30/08/202529/08/2025

I recently took a cruise on Marella Voyager, where we had seven included restaurants to choose from. That is far more than most other cruise lines. Whether you prefer casual meals, sit-down dining or snacking, there’s something to suit everyone. … Read more

Tags Included Food, marella, Marella Voyager, Mediterranean voyage, restaurant review

Everything I Ate on my Marella Voyager Cruise (Photos and Menus) – Food Review

29/08/202522/08/2025

I’ve cruised many times with Marella and have always enjoyed the food. This review is based on the meals I ate on my recent cruise onboard Marella Voyager. There were seven places to eat on board, as well as a … Read more

Tags food review, marella, Marella Voyager, speciality dining

This Cruise Ship Has 6 Restaurants Included in the Cruise Fare (I Tried Them All)

14/04/2025

I recently took a cruise on Marella Discovery 2 where the cruise fare includes six restaurants. That is far more than most other cruise lines. Whether you prefer buffet-style meals, sit-down dining or snacking, there’s something to suit everyone. Here’s … Read more

Tags food review, Included Food, marella cruises, Marella Discovery 2

Avoid These Costly Cruise Dining Mistakes That Wreck Your Budget

11/12/2024

Dining on your cruise can be one of the best parts of the trip. There’s so much food to try, and a lot of it is included in the price. But there are a few traps that can catch you … Read more

Tags food, freebies, Included Food, money saving, speciality restaurants, Tap water
MSC Speciality restaurant food

10 Dining Tips for Your Best Cruise Yet – Buffet Hacks, Reservations & More!

06/12/2024

Cruise dining can be one of the best parts of your holiday, but navigating the endless options can get a bit overwhelming. With everything from buffets to speciality restaurants, it’s easy to miss out on a few tricks that can … Read more

Tags buffet, cruise tips, food, main dining room, moneysaving, speciality dining
Uniworld river ship SS La Venezia Ice Cream

Here’s Everything I Ate on a Luxury River Cruise (Main Meals, Buffet and More)

27/08/202411/08/2024

I booked a luxury cruise on the Uniworld river ship, SS La Venezia, in a sale. Normally this trip would have been out of my price range, but I got a really good deal. I was so excited to find … Read more

Tags cruise info, food review, river cruise, uniworld
Celebrity Edge Eden speciality restaurant food

What Are The Differences Between Eating In The Main Dining Room Or In A Speciality Restaurant onboard a Cruise Ship?

17/02/202630/07/2024

If you’re considering taking a cruise you may have heard that you can eat in the main dining room or in the Speciality Restaurants onboard. You may be wondering which would suit you best, and whether the food in the … Read more

Tags cruise tips, food review, money saving, speciality dining
Havila Polaris Breakfast

Breakfast Choices on Cruises: Main Dining Room vs. Buffet and Other Options Available

30/07/2024

For some, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There are lots of options on a cruise ship when it comes to breakfast – as long as you are up early enough! I have to admit that I … Read more

Tags cruise breakfast, cruise tips, food review, room service
p&o iona conservatory balcony cabin

Which Cruise Lines Have The Best Cookies? (11 Cruise Lines Compared!)

02/07/202526/03/2024

I have been cruising (and testing cruise ship cookies) since I was 11 years old and in this guide, I will share with you the cookie options from all the mainstream cruise lines. Cookies vary in quality, availability and location. … Read more

Tags american food, cookies, food, food review

What is the Difference Between Eating in the Buffet or the Main Dining Room on a Cruise Ship?

28/05/202525/08/2023

If you’re considering taking a cruise you may have heard about eating in the main dining room or in the buffet. You may be wondering which would suit you best, and whether the food served in both is the same. … Read more

Tags Dining, food review
Hudsons main dining room

Everything I Ate on Norwegian Prima (Menus, Speciality and Included Dining) #ad

21/05/202524/05/2023

When I sailed on Norwegian Prima, I took a journey through food that included some seriously impressive cruise ship tech and immersive dining experiences that I will never forget.  I even tested a few new cruise food concepts along the … Read more

Tags food review, norwegian cruise, Norwegian Prima
costa cruises main dining room food

Everything I Ate on my Costa Cruise (Photos and Menus) – Food Review

14/05/202525/01/2023

If you are taking a Costa cruise, you may be wondering about the food. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are all included at no extra cost. I sailed on Costa Smeralda, and in this post, we will look at everything … Read more

Tags costa cruises

Everything I Ate on my MSC Cruise (Photos and Menus) – Food Review

31/05/202606/03/2022

All breakfasts, lunch, dinner and snack are included in the cruise fare on an MSC cruise. I’ve cruised many times with MSC. This review is based on MSC Seaview. In this post, we will look at everything I ate in … Read more

Tags MSC, MSC Seaview

Everything I Ate on a Cunard Cruise (Pub, Dining Rooms and More)

09/04/202518/02/2022

If you are taking a cruise with Cunard, you may be wondering what the food will be like. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and afternoon tea are all included at no extra cost on a Cunard cruise. I’ve just disembarked a … Read more

Tags Cunard, food

What is a Christmas Cruise Like? (Onboard Dining, Entertainment and Decorations)

06/11/202420/02/2018

Christmas Cruises Vary From Cruiseline to Cruiseline Christmas Cruises vary a lot from one line to another. If you are cruising onboard an Italian cruise line you may find it a more “low-key” event than you are used to. Don’t … Read more

Tags Ambassador, christmas, christmas cruise, christmas dinner, food, MSC, msc meraviglia, p&o, TUI River Cruise
msc meraviglia food main dining room dessert

MSC Meraviglia: Food Review and Menus

06/11/202424/01/2018

My Preconceptions About MSC Food Before I first cruised with MSC, I was a little apprehensive. I had read a lot of reviews about MSC food which were less than complimentary. Once onboard I enjoyed the food. I didn’t experience … Read more

Tags food review, MSC, msc meraviglia

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