Buffets are one of the top perks of going on a cruise, but it's not as straightforward as it seems. A former crew member tells us mistakes to avoid.

If you're looking for the good stuff, save some space on your plate for the end of the buffet line; chances are the food will be more quality-driven and tasty. Advertisement.

Take a moment to walk the buffet line before filling your plate. Look for items that are unique to the region or hotel, and note any live cooking stations or premium dishes that you don't want to ...

Reuse Your Plate. You ever wonder why ... or pop a chicken nugget in your mouth from your plate while standing in a slow-moving buffet line, but don’t do it. Eating can cause saliva to fly, ...

Dear Nick: Requiring patrons to use a clean plate for each trip to the buffet is a food safety issue. In fact, it is a requirement under the Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.