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Breakfast always includes Danishes, donuts, muffins, and fried hash brown patties. Desserts are offered after every lunch and dinner. Fried food is at your fingertips at every meal. For smaller river cruises in Europe, there is ZERO gluten on the ship.
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But don’t worry, if you’re an introvert and aren’t “here to make friends,” you can keep to yourself and do your own thing. There’s no pressure to participate in anything. One thing we noticed in the Windjammer was the crush of people waiting in line, the chaos of people grabbing every food item in sight, and the mad scramble to find a table. We also enjoyed a gluten-free ice cream cone, available poolside on Deck 14 and manned by an attendant. Because of opposing views on foods like oats and wheat starch, you won’t find anything made with either ingredient on a Celiac Cruise.
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Keep an eye on the Celiac Cruise website as new sailings are added. Keep in mind, that once you are outside the dedicated gluten-free space, you will need to self-advocate. However, you’ll receive the usual Royal Caribbean allergy protocols. Plus, all Royal Caribbean kitchen staff has been trained by the Celiac Cruise team prior to sailing, so celiac awareness is heightened. Maureen says Celiac Cruise passengers are offered the same foods offered in the main dining areas. For example, if passengers eating in the dining hall are provided lobster and steak, Celiac Cruise passengers are offered lobster and steak.
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He said that only one member of a family of 18 needed to eat gluten-free, but all joined the Celiac Cruise experience so they could be together. I highly recommend purchasing travel insurance if you’re unsure your plans will change. The drawback to taking a Celiac Cruise is that you have to sometimes plan your Celiac Cruise more than a year in advance, and the dates don’t always line up with your family’s spring break plans.
One of the coolest parts of Celiac Cruise is the late-night snacks offered from pm each night. We ordered a gluten-free pizza from Sorrento’s on Deck 5 on the main thoroughfare. Thanks to the training by the Celiac Cruise team, Sorrento’s uses gluten-free ingredients pulled from a separate line and a dedicated gluten-free oven. Of course, some dishes, like chicken marsala and fried chicken, are prepared differently to ensure they’re gluten-free. Below is what my breakfast plate looked like on most days.
There are a range of available cabins in different price ranges. Suite guests have access to dine in the Coastal Kitchen. It is a quiet, full-service, dining room, with a wall of windows. Sorrentos Pizza had gluten-free pizza made in a gluten-free oven, with crusts prepared offsite and separate dedicated toppings. Additional allergies and dietary restrictions were accommodated on the cruise. Some families would take a few to share and everyone would get a bite.
They lock in a group rate, which all passengers pay regardless of when they book. For my Alaska cruise, I paid $4,350 for a balcony cabin, $375 for flights, $312 for insurance, $200 on Ubers, $400 in gratuities, and about $2,600 for two excursions, one in Juneau and one in Skagway. (8) They “mystery shop” various venues to ensure the staff is getting gluten-free right even when they don’t know the Celiac Cruise staff is watching. The cruise proved to be a frustrating and challenging experience for many reasons, which I detail in my article, The Ultimate Gluten-Free Cruise Survival Guide.
Once again, Miss E and I could not find anything compelling enough to leave the fabulous, dedicated gluten-free dining room. The gluten-eaters in my family dined there one night, and my husband said the food in our Celiac Cruise dining room was better. A “Welcome Aboard Cake”, Caesar salad with croutons, and a huge selection of entrees, sides, and desserts were all waiting for excited celiac cruisers to dig in. I didn’t have to constantly advocate for myself or wait for my food to come.
This blog, Go Gluten Freely, was born out of my desire to travel, celebrate, and live fully after my daughter’s and my celiac diagnoses… and to inspire and encourage you on your own adventures. One such experience was a beer tasting hosted by Holidaily; another was a gluten-free sushi-making class. Most Celiac Cruise customers are from the U.S. or Canada, but as word gets out, Maureen and Connie anticipate people worldwide will soon experience the magic of a Celiac Cruise. Celiac Cruise says that 50% of its customers are families with kids, and 50% are couples (cabins for two). The desire for a worry-free vacation appears desirable to all demographics.
The servers started each evening’s dinner order by asking if we had any additional food allergies. American Night had mac & cheese, chicken wings, blueberry crumble and according to Miss E “the best corn dog (she’s) ever had”. They were battered and fried on-site with a sweet crust that was crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside, the perfect complement to the salty hot dog.
Once on board, it is all hands on deck and the service is face-to-face and personal. Celiac Cruise is still in its infancy, but growing fast. Currently, there are about six sailings a year, and Connie said she would love to get that number up to 10. In the Seaplex (large sport/activity area) you could buy hot dogs with gluten-free buns stored and heated separately. In addition to Holidaily’s 100% gluten-free beer (not gluten-removed beer), the Celiac Cruise brought Chopin gluten-free Vodka on board.
Connie told me other ships, like the Oasis of the Seas, offer a fine-dining option for dinner and casual buffet meals for breakfast and lunch. If you crave a fine dining experience, inquire about the accommodations and ship before booking a Celiac Cruise. Celiac Cruise pioneers gluten-free travel, dedicated to unforgettable journeys for those with celiac disease or gluten restrictions. Beyond traditional travel, we blend adventure and community, partnering with leaders like Royal Caribbean and AmaWaterways for memory making without compromising dietary needs.
I enjoyed veggie omelets, fresh fruit, vegetables, and a daily donut, which I found hard to resist. There’s so much food (more on that later), and celiacs deprived of their favorite foods for a long time will have to pace themselves. (5) For AMAWaterway riverboard cruises, Celiac Cruise requires all staff to sign a contract agreeing that they won’t bring gluten on board the boat. Maureen and Connie needed to guarantee 265 paid passengers for the Ovation of the Seas cruise ship. For other boats, like the Oasis of the Seas, they’re on the line to guarantee 694 guests. After what is now known as Teargate, the staff began to over-accommodate me.
While guests will be guaranteed a gluten-free experience via Celiac Cruise, the Royal Caribbean staff can accommodate other dietary restrictions. Of course, a person must discuss and advocate for what they need. (6) Celiac Cruise directs the food staff on what items they want – and don’t want – to see onboard.
The team travels on each Celiac Cruise journey, in addition to scouting trips and training the crew the week prior to each journey. All of that means they are often relying on ship wifi. Imagine, a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, a travel posse of about 200 travelers who “get it” and make you feel normal, no asking questions, no vetting ingredients, no over-planning, and no worry. A Celiac Cruise is a dedicated gluten-free experience at sea with fellow celiacs and those who love and support us. This incredible service allowed us to enjoy a day in Seattle without our luggage holding us back.
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