10 Foods You Should Think Twice About Eating On A Cruise, According To An Expert

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10 Foods You Should Think Twice About Eating On A Cruise, According To An Expert By Eva Merrill Aug. 8, 2025 1:19 pm EST

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With summertime in full swing, thousands of eager travelers will be packing their bags and setting sail on cruise ship vacations. While being on vacation may tempt you to indulge freely on the all-you-can-eat buffet or other delicious cruise cuisine, you may want to think twice before eating whatever catches your eye. After all, on a good vacation, you should be bringing home memories, not unwanted illnesses.

To learn what kinds of foods you may want to avoid on your next cruise ship vacation, we interviewed Jason R. Margulies , a Board Certified Admiralty & Maritime Lawyer and Co-Managing Part