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The buffet is usually one of the cruise ship\u2019s most popular restaurants. It\u2019s normally included in the general price of the cruise and has enough range to satisfy even the fussiest eater.<\/p>\n
However, it can also be controversial. A cruise expert recently warned passengers to stop skipping the queue.<\/p>\n
One cruise passenger posted on Reddit: \u201cAre we allowed to fill our personal plastic containers with buffet food? We will be leaving the ship and exploring but want to take food from the ship and pack it for later during the day while we are out exploring.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cruise guests will usually get off the ship in the morning and spend the day in each destination before returning to the vessel in the evening.<\/p>\n
One person said: \u201cWow. I can\u2019t think of anything more tacky, quite honestly. Take a box of granola bars on the cruise with you if you must, for when hunger strikes and food is nowhere to be seen, but practices like this are exactly why Venice stopped allowing cruise ships to dock in their ports.<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> Ryanair issues flight delay warning for British tourists<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cPassengers would come off the ship, bring a picnic, tour the sights, leave their garbage in the city, spend as little money as they could get away with, and sail off leaving the city more worn than it was before without really doing much to contribute to or take part in the city.\u201d<\/p>\n Local residents in many top cruise destinations complain that cruise holidaymakers don\u2019t contribute to the economy as they don\u2019t spend much. Buying lunch or a coffee out can help to benefit the local economy.<\/p>\n The guest continued: \u201cEvery time you partake of a place\u2019s beauty but don\u2019t contribute to its economy you are taking from the people who live, work and maintain that beauty you enjoyed so much.\u201d<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n However, whether people consider the practice tacky or not, there\u2019s another reason it might not be a good idea to take food off the buffet.<\/p>\n Many destinations have strict rules about importing fresh food and guests could be fined if they do so.<\/p>\n Reddit user \u2018elflans74\u2019 said: \u201cMany cruise destinations do not allow food from the ship to go to shore, particularly fruit, seeds, nuts etc. So be careful and make sure it is allowed.\u201d<\/p>\n Cruise guests can always ask the ship\u2019s crew if they\u2019re unsure about taking an item of food ashore.<\/p>\n It\u2019s best to stick to prepackaged snacks such as cereal bars or chocolate as these are unlikely to present an issue.<\/p>\n Cruise crew may also be able to recommend good restaurants and cafes that are close to the port.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/135\/590x\/secondary\/TRAVEL-Tupperware-4963042.jpg?r=1694859415727\")
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