Almond Milk

[imajavalover2]

Does anyone know for sure if Carnival has almond milk available? I am sailing on the Splendor in May and need to know for sure. Just found out I have a dairy allergy and should be avoiding dairy. My timing is not good for a cruise. :( Is it available in the specialty coffee shop? I figure I can buy a cup of it to put in my coffee in the morning if they don't have it available during breakfast. Any info would be great!

[johno1234]

Interested to hear any answer too. I just stopped dairy but I found almond milk tasted a bit thin and bitter in my coffee so am currently trying out soy milk. Might end up just sticking to black eventually!

[imajavalover2]

I have thought about just trying to get used to black coffee too, but I love cereal! lol! Dr. told me to stay away from soy also! :( What about all of those yummy desserts! Hopefully, I will find something that will work!

[imajavalover2]

I did contact Carnival and am just waiting for a response back regarding the Almond Milk. I will keep you posted.

[johno1234]

It does seem that every nearly manufactured food product has some kind of dairy ingredient in it.

 

I too have heard negative anecdotes about soy but haven't been able to back them up from mainstream authoritative sources. Like anything, best to keep consumption of it in moderation.

[NCteacherlovescruising]

I'm lactose intolerant and don't put milk in my coffee, just a Tablespoon of nondairy creamer or a scoop of protein powder. In my opinion , they taste better than almond milk does in coffee.

 

 

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[Yellow Fish]

I do not think Carnival has almond milk. For creamer, may I suggest the coconut based ones, I believe I saw them in a Walmart, but for sure check health food stores. Also, Smart & Finals sell small no-frig needed flavored creamers that are non dairy.

[doneinne]

The make small, non-refrigerated cartons.

 

 

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[crewsweeper]

There should be soy milk available (I know, I know, all you paranoid types think soy is a GMO killer---look at science, not marketing and socio-political hype). You can request it or lactose free type milk through Special Needs. Or bring your own. Check the ingredients of your brand of almond milk. Mostly water and a sweetener of some sort. Maybe a couple of almonds and then almond extract for flavoring. It'd take nearly a tree of almonds to get a glass of "milk" .:rolleyes:

[imajavalover2]

I actually have checked my almond milk ingredients very carefully. I would rather spend the extra bucks and buy the real stuff. As far as the soy milk.. no thanks. I have contacted special needs and they are setting me right up with my request! [emoji6]

 

 

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[docboy]

I'm a big fan of almond milk...

 

On my last sailing on Carnival in 2016, during breakfast I asked one of the chefs standing behind the scrambled eggs if they had almond milk. They said no almond milk, but they did have soy milk. You just have to ask for it :)

[johno1234]

I tried almond milk and found the taste and consistency awful. Bitter and thin.

[ccruisequeen]

If your cabin has a refrigerator/cooler bring a small box of almond milk. After you open it at least you can keep the rest fresh

 

 

I cruise for creme brûlée, lobster and warm chocolate melting cake!

[pblack]

The individual coffee creamer pods are non-dairy. (i.e. coffeemate or international delight) If you like coffee creamer bring some of those with you.

[imajavalover2]

Good idea! The only problem is I won't have a car when going to the port to pick some up. [emoji11] Although Carnival did get back to me and said they will have almond milk available for me! I hope they are right about that! I can't live without my coffee! I suppose the special coffee shop may carry it to or flavored creamers?

 

 

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[chipperberg]

Did you email carnival or call? My kids and i only drink almond or coconut milk and i would much rather not have yet another thing to carry on board along with a 2 year old and a 6 year old. Any help with whom to contact and how would be much appreciated.

 

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[imajavalover2]

specialneeds@carnival.com is the department you should email. It may take about 3 days to here back. You can also call them directly and they will note it on your cruise reservation. Hope this helps! [emoji4]

 

 

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[bUU]

The individual coffee creamer pods are non-dairy. (i.e. coffeemate or international delight) If you like coffee creamer bring some of those with you.

We typically bring the Coffeemate powder; much less likely to damage clothing in our luggage than the liquid in pods.

 

Just don't repackage the Coffeemate powder in plastic bags if you're flying to the port: White powder in plastic bags attracts the attention of TSA.

[springs741]

We typically bring the Coffeemate powder; much less likely to damage clothing in our luggage than the liquid in pods.

 

Just don't repackage the Coffeemate powder in plastic bags if you're flying to the port: White powder in plastic bags attracts the attention of TSA.

 

 

But do seal the container of Coffeemate powder in a bag. Trust me on this one. Opened a suitcase after a flight and there were a mushroom cloud of Coffeemate. All the clothing had to be washed and the bedroom dusted and vacuumed. It wasn't a good end to a vacation.

[bUU]

Definitely! Factory-sealed container goes in securely-closed plastic bag!

[FlaMommy75]

BUMPING this in case anyone found the answer. I did read on another thread that soy and almond milk cartons were found in the Lido buffet and breakfast but can anyone else confirm? I was thinking maybe the coffee shop would offer almond milk? If not, I saw Costco makes individual almond milk cartons. However, we are getting Cheers to avoid the hassle of having to bring onboard beverages (flying from Fla to Seattle for Alaska cruise) so would love to have a definitive answer. Thanks!:)

[CruisinJerseyMom]

We cruised when my son was 18 months and still drinking from a bottle. He is lactose intolerant. We had no issues getting soy milk. Interesting enough depending on which area of the ship we were on they had Lactaid as well.

[maryred]

Most of Carnival's quartermasters order Lactaid, Almond Milk, Soy Milk, skim, 2%, and whole milk in quart containers to be stocked in the MDR, Specialty Restaurants, Coffee bar, Lido Buffet, and at select bars (usually the ones w/ a espresso machine). BUT ultimately it is up to the Maitre'D, restaurant manager, lead barista, buffet manager, and lead bartender to make sure they have it on hand at those particular areas at all service times. Other than the MDR and by asking at the Buffet sometimes the other areas may lack 1 or more of the 3 alternate milks, so be prepared to go "hunting" or wait if not available currently at a chosen venue.

 

At the buffet only skim or low fat, 1%, 2%, chocolate, and sometimes strawberry milk are put out in the little individual serving cartons. At the self serve coffee stations only whole milk and cream (half-n-half) are in the pitchers. You need to ask a buffet server if looking for a glass of Lactaid, Almond, or Soy milks.(Also if allergies or severe intolerance are involved ask to see the carton being poured, once in my case they gave me soy milk, something I'm highly allergic to, instead of Lactaid.)

 

Most of all be proactive even if it is only a preference indicate on your booking the need for the milk alternatives and at the MDR inform both the hostess staff and your head waiter. As one last note I have been told, though never have done it, that room service can deliver a quart of whatever milk alternative you may want to the cabin.

[saraet4464]

The last time I cruised I brought a couple of boxes of almond milk and kept them in the fridge. It worked great.

 

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[FlaMommy75]

Most of Carnival's quartermasters order Lactaid, Almond Milk, Soy Milk, skim, 2%, and whole milk in quart containers to be stocked in the MDR, Specialty Restaurants, Coffee bar, Lido Buffet, and at select bars (usually the ones w/ a espresso machine). BUT ultimately it is up to the Maitre'D, restaurant manager, lead barista, buffet manager, and lead bartender to make sure they have it on hand at those particular areas at all service times. Other than the MDR and by asking at the Buffet sometimes the other areas may lack 1 or more of the 3 alternate milks, so be prepared to go "hunting" or wait if not available currently at a chosen venue.

 

At the buffet only skim or low fat, 1%, 2%, chocolate, and sometimes strawberry milk are put out in the little individual serving cartons. At the self serve coffee stations only whole milk and cream (half-n-half) are in the pitchers. You need to ask a buffet server if looking for a glass of Lactaid, Almond, or Soy milks.(Also if allergies or severe intolerance are involved ask to see the carton being poured, once in my case they gave me soy milk, something I'm highly allergic to, instead of Lactaid.)

 

Most of all be proactive even if it is only a preference indicate on your booking the need for the milk alternatives and at the MDR inform both the hostess staff and your head waiter. As one last note I have been told, though never have done it, that room service can deliver a quart of whatever milk alternative you may want to the cabin.

 

Thanks so much! That was extremely helpful! :)