A dinner on a cruise has its own reality filter. One minute you are picturing lobster, candlelight, and attentive service, and the next minute you are staring down a perfectly fine salmon and wondering where the romance went.
We have all been that couple who mentally upgraded to a fancy specialty restaurant while the waiter is still placing the bread basket. Expectations on board escalate fast, which is half the fun and half the disappointment.
The trick is to treat every meal like an adventure. Book one night out, try the late-night buffet for pure chaos, and keep a backup plan of room service just in case. Above all, laugh with your dinner partner when the thought bubble does not match the plate.
Tell us about your best cruise dining plot twist. We want the good, the bad, and the unexpectedly delicious.