What food do cruise workers eat?

Some cruises offer a health menu with salads, fruit and low-calorie dessert, although this might be restricted to staff and officers. There will be vegetarian dishes as well as meats – fish, pork, beef and chicken mostly. You may also find turkey. A midnight buffet is also available for those on odd shifts.



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A majority of cruise ship lines offer their employees free food throughout the duration of their contracts. There's typically a special kitchen on the boat that prepares food for staff members. Employees may eat in separate dining areas, depending on their classifications.

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9 Things to Avoid Eating on a Cruise
  • French Food. While French food is delicious, it's also an overall heavy type of cuisine. ...
  • Sugary Drinks. ...
  • Pizza. ...
  • Daytime Ice Cream. ...
  • Buffet Sushi. ...
  • Already-made Eggs. ...
  • Burger & Fries. ...
  • “One of Everything”


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Here's the list of foods she recommends skipping on your next cruise.
  • Sushi. Although cruise lines take safe food handling extremely seriously, nothing is foolproof. ...
  • Soft Serve Ice Cream Cones. ...
  • Scrambled Eggs. ...
  • Old Pizza. ...
  • Communal Condiments. ...
  • Compromised Food. ...
  • More Than One Plate at a Time. ...
  • Dessert During the Day.


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The safest way to eat an egg aboard a cruise ship is to get it hard-boiled, according to the CDC. Runny or undercooked eggs can cause you to fall ill with possible salmonella or listeria poisoning if they aren't cooked to at least 160 degrees.

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Sure, you can eat at the buffet at almost any time of the day or make a reservation at a specialty restaurant, but to dine in the main dining room, most cruise lines require you to show up at either a set time or during a limited timeframe.

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Yes, a few select bars and restaurants will be open on that first afternoon, and all will be in operation in the evening. Cruisers tend to flock to the buffet for lunch upon boarding, so it tends to get overcrowded with passengers and all their carry-ons. Explore your other dining options, should any be available.

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As of Sep 24, 2023, the average annual pay for a Cruise Ship Worker in the United States is $49,005 a year.

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For the most part couples working onboard together is encouraged by the cruise line. This is because happy crew members will likely be more loyal to a cruise line and stay with them longer.

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Can I bring a family member or friend onboard? Crew members who meet specific length-of-service criteria have the option of requesting relatives travel, a benefit that allows family members to sail onboard for a limited period of time. Some restrictions may apply.

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What will happen is the cruise line will fly you home, but will deduct from your wages what you owe, Jim Walker, a Miami-based maritime lawyer who represents cruise workers and passengers, told Insider. So it's a very punitive type of step if you try to quit and go home.

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As mentioned above, not all members of the ship staff receive a share of the gratuities paid by passengers. Bartenders, main show entertainers and third-party shop employees are some of the more obvious ones, but they're not the only ones.

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Generally, most cruise lines offer all-inclusive packages that include meals in their price. This means you can eat as much as you want during your stay!

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Much like any hotel on land, room service tends to be operational 24/7 and that means passengers can have breakfast in bed at 2 p.m. if they so please or enjoy a hot pepperoni pizza at 3 a.m. by the sea.

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With the exception of a smoothie and an afternoon iced latte, we ate all of our meals/snacks on board the cruise ship. Cruises are often known for decadence when it comes to food – it's available all day, every day, in unlimited portions, and it's certainly not all healthy.

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Feeding Yourself on Debarkation Day Even though you're leaving the ship, you're still entitled to breakfast onboard. These are your options: Eat in a Dining Room You'll be assigned to the same dining room you had dinner in on the last night of your cruise.

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Pile your plate high with fresh salads -- especially raw or grilled vegetables -- and poached seafood. You'll fill up on healthy choices and won't have much room left for fried or fatty foods. Choose entrees such as grilled chicken breasts and fish, and pass on heavy meats, like barbecued ribs. Go easy on dessert.

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There's breakfast standards like oatmeal, granola and a generous selection of fresh fruits and cereals. Add crispy bacon, awesome sausage — which is actually the only kind — or ham to any dish… or go for more of a curated flavor with a selection of breakfast entrees, including some lighter choices.

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Buffets are a favorite dining option on cruise ships, but they can present unique challenges for food safety. To minimize risks, use utensils when serving yourself, avoid touching food directly, and maintain a safe distance from other passengers to reduce the risk of contamination.

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