Gluten free food on Royal Caribbean Cruises

[amberjohn]

Does anyone know if there are Gluten free options in the complimentary restaurants?

Do they have a Gluten free pizza?

 

thanks

[Teeara]

1 hour ago, amberjohn said:

Does anyone know if there are Gluten free options in the complimentary restaurants?

Do they have a Gluten free pizza?

 

thanks

Yes, there are gluten-free options.  Also make sure to put down on your reservation that you would prefer gluten-free meals.  Your waiter in the main dining room will confirm that with you and help you to make the right choices.  There is also a gluten-free section in the Windjammer Cafe, too.  There is gluten-free pizza at Sorrento's, but it's nothing special.  

Edited September 28, 2021 by Teeara

[amberjohn]

21 minutes ago, Teeara said:

Yes, there are gluten-free options.  Also make sure to put down on your reservation that you would prefer gluten-free meals.  Your waiter in the main dining room will confirm that with you and help you to make the right choices.  There is also a gluten-free section in the Windjammer Cafe, too.  There is gluten-free pizza at Sorrento's, but it's nothing special.  

 

21 minutes ago, Teeara said:

Yes, there are gluten-free options.  Also make sure to put down on your reservation that you would prefer gluten-free meals.  Your waiter in the main dining room will confirm that with you and help you to make the right choices.  There is also a gluten-free section in the Windjammer Cafe, too.  There is gluten-free pizza at Sorrento's, but it's nothing special.  

thanks

[smokeybandit]

My wife is gluten free and of all the GF pizza she's had, the RC version isn't the best but definitely is not the worst.

 

Be sure to ask for GF bread in the MDR.

[barb in ga]

You didn't mention which ship you are sailing, but most of the ships are very helpful with GF diets.

The menus for MDR and specialty restaurants will code which items are GF, but if you talk to your waiter or Maitre d'Hotel, you'll find they can accommodate your needs, especially if you plan a day ahead with them.

 

Windjammer has a gluten-free section, with a variety of options offered for breakfast and lunch. GF bread and rolls are by request and there are usually 3 or more options for dessert, plus daily ice cream. If you want pasta, inquire at the pasta bar and it will be cooked to order.

MDR will offer GF rolls and bread, as well as pancakes and french toast.

Nightly  snack is available at Sorrento's--they make your pizza to order.

 

DH has celiac, and has never failed to have great choices from Royal ships. Enjoy!

Barb

[Case1096]

18 hours ago, amberjohn said:

Does anyone know if there are Gluten free options in the complimentary restaurants?

Do they have a Gluten free pizza?

 

thanks

Our DD has Celiac and we've done RCCL and Disney.  Both cruise lines have been wonderful.  But each handle it differently.  First question, are you GF for Celiac or for preference?  If Celiac make sure to fill out the special services forms in advance.  For Celiac our pre-Covid strategy has always been to meet with the Windjammer manager on embarkation day.  They would introduce us to the head Chef and take us on a mini tour telling us what is OK to take directly from the buffet and what they could do in the back.  Plan some extra time for dining since some things have to be specialty made.  MDR is chaotic the first night, but after that they know the routine.  We would pre-order dinner the night before.  Overall the crew really went above and beyond to make sure things were safe and she never went hungry!  A memorable example, one day my DD got very sad that she couldn't eat the ice cream from the soft serve machine.  We went into the Windjammer, saw our usual contact, he reiterated that we should not go anywhere near the soft serve machine.  He told us to give him a few minutes and he came back with a big sundae in a bowl for her that he took everything fresh from the supply room!

[amberjohn]

21 hours ago, amberjohn said:

Does anyone know if there are Gluten free options in the complimentary restaurants?

Do they have a Gluten free pizza?

 

thanks

Everyone, thanks for all your help.

[carlandlyn]

As most have indicated, give the company a heads up prior to departing. My wife is gluten intolerant and on the first night the staff discussed the options with her. She would also order the next evenings meal the night before so they could prepare it.
We did a Galley tour and were shown the area that they have for special orders, so we were very impressed. My wife can stomach some items and when we order something that had some gluten in it the staff were quick to point this out, but happy for us to continue after we informed them it was OK.
things like the bread were a little bland, but you get that pretty much everywhere, and there were plenty of options at WJ.
Just talk to your waiters, they are generally pretty good with this.

[lakelorain]

Fill out this form and send it to RC. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/resources/guest-special-needs  They like to know if people need special foods.  Some of the GF food is made in the GF kitchen but the bread is brought in.  

[molik]

My husband is Celiac and had no trouble finding something to eat on our cruises. The Head Waiter would give him the next nights menu and he would make his selection. The waiter and asst waiter were also very good  at making sure that he got the correct food. He always had gluten free bread. They really catered to him.

 

You should have no worries.

[Case1096]

15 hours ago, Heymarco said:

All fresh fruit and vegetables are gluten-free. Cheers!

Might be different now in the Windjammer because the staff is doing the serving.  But unfortunately much of the fruit and vegetables are subject to cross contamination.

[SoccerMom#3]

Thanks for all the tips.  This is our first cruise since my daughter was diagnosed with Celiac so knowing GF options and procedures is very helpful.

[Marie51]

My sister and I were on the Mariner recently and she eats GF. Talk to the head waiter on the first night. They were very  accommodating with her meals. They even have gluten-free bread but you have to ask for it.  They even made her a gluten-free dessert each night. 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

On 9/28/2021 at 10:51 PM, Case1096 said:

Our DD has Celiac and we've done RCCL and Disney.  Both cruise lines have been wonderful.  But each handle it differently.  First question, are you GF for Celiac or for preference?  If Celiac make sure to fill out the special services forms in advance.  For Celiac our pre-Covid strategy has always been to meet with the Windjammer manager on embarkation day.  They would introduce us to the head Chef and take us on a mini tour telling us what is OK to take directly from the buffet and what they could do in the back.  Plan some extra time for dining since some things have to be specialty made.  MDR is chaotic the first night, but after that they know the routine.  We would pre-order dinner the night before.  Overall the crew really went above and beyond to make sure things were safe and she never went hungry!  A memorable example, one day my DD got very sad that she couldn't eat the ice cream from the soft serve machine.  We went into the Windjammer, saw our usual contact, he reiterated that we should not go anywhere near the soft serve machine.  He told us to give him a few minutes and he came back with a big sundae in a bowl for her that he took everything fresh from the supply room!

What is the special services form and when do you get it?