markis234 Posted December 23, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) I've been cruising with RCI and Celebrity for years and have found their accommodation for allergen issues (e.g. gluten-free) to have regressed somewhat in recent years - especially in the buffet. I gather from staff that they do not want to risk legal issues in the buffet with those gluten, lactose, etc. labels anymore. That's too bad. If only guests could refrain from mixing up serving spoons and slopping food all over the place! Also causes issues for vegetarians (such as my wife). We love cruising in part for their accommodation for dietary restrictions, and for the fabulous food. But we've been less impressed as of late. Any thoughts on the best cruise lines for those with food allergies/sensitivities, and which lines are to be avoided? Thanks! Edited December 23, 2015 by markis234 Addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April29 Posted December 23, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Princess was great handing my lactose-intolerance. Regent...not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 25, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Luxury lines are wonderful in this area. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmonton2 Posted December 29, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 29, 2015 We have cruised twice with Celebrity and their attention to my celiac diet has been outstanding! There are so many gluten free options to choose from and the food has been outstanding. I make it a point to speak to the staff, and take as many precautions as possible (eat at the same table in the dining room, same wait-staff, and go early to the buffet). I have even had gluten free fish and chips cooked especially for me at lunch and special gluten free desserts for dinner! I can't speak for what it has been like in the past, but I have been most impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markis234 Posted December 29, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted December 29, 2015 We have cruised twice with Celebrity and their attention to my celiac diet has been outstanding! There are so many gluten free options to choose from and the food has been outstanding. I make it a point to speak to the staff, and take as many precautions as possible (eat at the same table in the dining room, same wait-staff, and go early to the buffet). I have even had gluten free fish and chips cooked especially for me at lunch and special gluten free desserts for dinner! I can't speak for what it has been like in the past, but I have been most impressed! Great to hear! On our last cruise (Equinox) they made me a special gluten-free pizza at the buffet, with some kind of delicious quinoa crust. I agree getting the same wait staff at dinner is critical...unfortunately on my next cruise the option was My Time Dining. I also try to get at a table with at most four people, as in the past I've held up tables of ten with my "special" orders, as has my wife who often orders from the vegetarian menu. On one cruise a couple years ago they had switched to staff serving you at the buffet - that was great for avoiding cross-contamination. But they've since stopped that, at least on the Equinox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markis234 Posted December 29, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted December 29, 2015 By the way, for cruisers stopping in Cozumel, I highly recommend Mr. Sancho's! They had gluten-free quesadillas and they were delicious. Also very good for vegetarian options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmonton2 Posted December 31, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 31, 2015 By the way, for cruisers stopping in Cozumel, I highly recommend Mr. Sancho's! They had gluten-free quesadillas and they were delicious. Also very good for vegetarian options. Thank you for the tip! We will be stopping in Cozumel on our cruise, so I'll be sure to check them out! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolle Posted July 24, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 24, 2016 If traditional dining is an option, are you on a waiting list? Also definitely try to talk to the dining room when you get on the ship. If you explain your situation, they may be able to adjust things. Alternatively, I think with the my time dining, you can sometimes make reservations with the same waiter each night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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