Everyone likes to eat well, even if they say they eat as a physiological function, they prefer to eat with quality. Gastronomy is one of the most decisive points when choosing one cruise company or another.
But once you are on board, what is the best option, within the all-inclusive, the buffets or the restaurants? Personally, I tell you that they are not exclusive options, and you can enjoy both on your trip.
If it is the first time that you do a cruise so that you can familiarize yourself, I will tell you that, In general, companies offer two schedules for all meals, to take turns. But for example in Norwegian Line it is not like that, and it makes this feature one of its strengths. The tables are fixed, almost always of two, four, six or eight people, and the waiters or waitresses are also assigned. This is to create a familiarity between everyone. If you want a table for two, you have to indicate it in the reservation.
The full board option on a cruise means breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, buffet and some options at midnight.
The buffet is where the food is more international, and varied, combined with some products or typical dishes of the local gastronomy. You will always find something that you feel like. Those who have special diets, we talk about allergies, celiacs, diabetics, kosher, vegans or others, it is better to consult the waiters when choosing a food from the buffet, although they are usually marked.
Among the all-inclusive options there are also specialty restaurants, for which I recommend that you book before starting your trip. This specialization usually refers to the type of food, Mexican, Asian, Spanish, Italian ... If you are a fan of Thai food, for example, take advantage of this opportunity, because there is usually not this type of food in the buffets.