15 Things I'd NEVER Eat or Drink on a Cruise

These are the 15 things I’d never eat or drink on a cruise—and the cruise food choices I make instead. From tired buffet trays to unexpected drink charges, here’s how I look for fresher meals and fewer costly surprises. I share what I skip at the buffet, when I ask for freshly prepared or crew-served food, and which drinks, menu extras, and cabin snacks may cost extra. We also cover raw oysters, cold platters, shared serving handles, and why fresh fruit should stay aboard unless port rules allow it ashore. My sister June’s red-dotted watch reveals a twenty-second handwashing habit—and why hand sanitizer alone is not enough against norovirus. Crew-served food is not an all-clear signal, and these precautions cannot guarantee you won’t get sick. Did someone in your family have a little travel habit like June’s? Tell me what they did, and share their name if you’d like. #CruiseTips #CruiseFood #CruiseAfter60 #CalvinRusk