Cruise Ship Buffet

Four different dishes at the Lido Buffet on the Carnival Vista cruise ship.

Cruise ship buffet. The buffets aboard MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica are open. Cruise ships do still have buffets. According to the VP of Food and Beverage Operations Wes Cort the buffet will remain with probably better food variety and quality than before but service will be added.

The buffet area on a cruise ship is one of the most popular areas onboard. Its not just about providing food safely. Oceania s Terrace Cafe is likely the best cruise ship buffet weve seen at sea.

Instead most lines are expected to rely on. You wouldnt do it at the grocery store so dont do it on a cruise ship. As the CDC started to consider new rules for allowing cruise ships to sail safely buffets were one of the major issues they were grappling with.

No Buffets on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships. Cruise ships are entering the second phase to transform their old buffet restaurants and eateries to serve many customers efficiently while maintaining the highest possible level without making large investments. But most lines except Carnival have done away with the self-serve heap-your-plate option.

Monica HumphriesInsider Salad dressing bottles were passed between people and the same spoon was used for the communal butter jug. Food in cruise ship buffets is no longer self serve and will be served to guests by crew members. Buffets an iconic offering on many cruise ships still exist.

For dinner the restaurant serves regionally-themed table-service dinners with menu options like pan-seared grouper and caramelized guava cheesecake. It is also about conveying a sense of security to customers. Some will choose to keep the buffet concept but implement design improvements and equipment innovations that makes it safe.