Cruise: This is how much cruises spend on passenger food – it may be less than you think

Luckily, many cruise liners are also boosting their general options at no additional charge too.

Kerry continued: “Princess Cruises includes an additional free venue on many of its ships, its 24-hour International Café, located in the Piazza, dishing up everything from grilled paninis to freshly baked peanut butter cookies.

“Marella Cruises has a selection of free-dining venues, including the new-for-2019 Nonna’s, where passengers can order homemade pasta and pizza dishes.

“On many PO Cruises, you can find an outdoor grill, serving fish and chips, burgers and hot dogs, a dedicated Pizza station, and even a Grab Go station, on Britannia, which provides sandwiches, salads, yoghurts and Indian-style snacks and dips.

“With many cruise lines embracing the gastropub movement, advanced cooking technologies and even molecular gastronomy (such as The Epicurean on PO Cruises), a cruise these days is not just a great way to see a number of great destinations all in one trip, it is increasingly also a fantastic way to experience some of the best cuisine the world has to offer.”