sicl4015

We are considering a Princess cruise, but are concerned about taking excursions being Celiac and dairy free.

I see you took a tour in 2016, what was your experience?

WHen we've gone on Holland America, they have arranged all meals with the shore excursion tours.

Thanks

Sue

"This year we will be doing Princess for the first time for her so it will be interesting to see how they handle the dairy and gluten allergy she now has. I am sure we will report back if it is poor, but that is not our expectations. Be sure to note it in the cruise personalizer and princess will reach out to you.

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Food allergies are the primary reason we prefer cruising. We don't have any experience with Princess yet, but Carnival was great with my wife's dairy allergy. She would order the night before for the MDR and in the buffet she would have food specifically cooked for her (I.e. Omelettes). We did a specialty dinning one night and spoke with the hostess the day prior to make sure everyone was aware. Most items were not am issue, but it took some convincing to cook escargot without butter. In the end my wife ended up with a bowl full of snails and it is a meal she will remember for ever. In short on the ship they are pretty great at handling this.

 

Off the ship via excursions is another story. We would talk to the tour guide and try to make sure something was available. Sometimes it worked out great other times less. Be sure to have some sort of back up snack.

 

Desserts can be difficult, but their were a few good surprises for my wife. She is always said when the option is fruit or sorbet.

 

This year we will be doing Princess for the first time for her so it will be interesting to see how they handle the dairy and gluten allergy she now has. I am sure we will report back if it is poor, but that is not our expectations. Be sure to note it in the cruise personalizer and princess will reach out to you.