Rare charliedalrymple Posted December 17, 2023 #1 Share Posted December 17, 2023 We leave Sydney next Friday, December 22, on Majestic for a 14-day NZ cruise (wheeee!). I am coeliac and am wondering about the range of gluten-free options on Majestic (or other Princess ships, which are probably similar). We have been on Princess several times before, and they are generally very good about helping me avoid gluten. I also know that they can do bread in the dining room and gluten-free pizza crust in Alfredo's, but I'm wondering if someone who has sailed recently can talk about other gluten free options, including: - "Real" hamburger and hot dog buns - Croissants and other breakfast pastries - Cake in the International Cafe (and other flour-based desserts in the MDR and buffet besides the ubiquitous orange/almond cake) - Gluten-free soy sauce for sushi For once, I'd love to have some viable gluten-free alternatives, instead of just avoiding things with gluten. Any information would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted December 17, 2023 #2 Share Posted December 17, 2023 1 hour ago, charliedalrymple said: We leave Sydney next Friday, December 22, on Majestic for a 14-day NZ cruise (wheeee!). I am coeliac and am wondering about the range of gluten-free options on Majestic (or other Princess ships, which are probably similar). We have been on Princess several times before, and they are generally very good about helping me avoid gluten. I also know that they can do bread in the dining room and gluten-free pizza crust in Alfredo's, but I'm wondering if someone who has sailed recently can talk about other gluten free options, including: - "Real" hamburger and hot dog buns - Croissants and other breakfast pastries - Cake in the International Cafe (and other flour-based desserts in the MDR and buffet besides the ubiquitous orange/almond cake) - Gluten-free soy sauce for sushi For once, I'd love to have some viable gluten-free alternatives, instead of just avoiding things with gluten. Any information would be appreciated! Currently on Majestic, I'll see what I can find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare charliedalrymple Posted December 17, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted December 17, 2023 1 hour ago, boeckli said: Currently on Majestic, I'll see what I can find out. Thanks you so much--I really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted December 17, 2023 #4 Share Posted December 17, 2023 2 hours ago, charliedalrymple said: We leave Sydney next Friday, December 22, on Majestic for a 14-day NZ cruise (wheeee!). I am coeliac and am wondering about the range of gluten-free options on Majestic (or other Princess ships, which are probably similar). We have been on Princess several times before, and they are generally very good about helping me avoid gluten. I also know that they can do bread in the dining room and gluten-free pizza crust in Alfredo's, but I'm wondering if someone who has sailed recently can talk about other gluten free options, including: - "Real" hamburger and hot dog buns - Croissants and other breakfast pastries - Cake in the International Cafe (and other flour-based desserts in the MDR and buffet besides the ubiquitous orange/almond cake) - Gluten-free soy sauce for sushi For once, I'd love to have some viable gluten-free alternatives, instead of just avoiding things with gluten. Any information would be appreciated! If you visit the IC, regularly, please talk to Patrick (Ireland), he helped many guests with gluten free requests while we were OB recently. He’s the fella with the tall chef’s hat. Lol At the IC just about every day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted December 17, 2023 #5 Share Posted December 17, 2023 1 hour ago, PacnGoNow said: If you visit the IC, regularly, please talk to Patrick (Ireland), he helped many guests with gluten free requests while we were OB recently. He’s the fella with the tall chef’s hat. Lol At the IC just about every day. Sorry, it wasn’t the Magestic. I need another cup of coffee.🥴 I would get to know the DR mgr in each area you frequent, like the Lido and the IC. Of course the DRO and your head waiter in the MDR, so you can order the day before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bethfelk Posted December 17, 2023 #6 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Was on Ruby last year and will be on Regal next week. Gluten free pizza crust was available at the on-deck pizza place also and very good imo (although you'll have to wait for them to cook your pizza ofc). International cafe had great gluten free options at breakfast time (bread and several different pastries as well as naturally gf things like yogurt and smoothies) but I don't remember seeing gf options at other hours which I remember thinking was odd. I did not enquire about hot dog/hamburger buns bc I honestly prefer mine without a bun now. I remember being pleased with the dining room desserts, although I mainly ate naturally gluten free things like creme brûlée which is my favorite dessert. If there's a specific dessert you're wanting tho I wouldn't be surprised if they can make it for the next night, I ordered ahead for the next night's dinner every night and they could pretty much make anything I wanted off the menu. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare charliedalrymple Posted December 17, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted December 17, 2023 4 hours ago, bethfelk said: International cafe had great gluten free options at breakfast time (bread and several different pastries as well as naturally gf things like yogurt and smoothies) but I don't remember seeing gf options at other hours which I remember thinking was odd. Thanks, Beth. That's very helpful and good to hear. Yes, I do remember that we can order from the menu the night before, which is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camelia- Posted December 17, 2023 #8 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Recently off the Enchanted and there was a small corner of the Pastry section which was dedicated to Gluten free bites all day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare charliedalrymple Posted December 18, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted December 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Camelia- said: a small corner of the Pastry section which was dedicated to Gluten free bites all day. That sounds lovely--thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted December 18, 2023 #10 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Found this at the buffet this morning 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted December 18, 2023 #11 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Same area in bakery at lunchtime 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare charliedalrymple Posted December 18, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted December 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, boeckli said: Same area in bakery at lunchtime Thanks, boeckli. Not bad, but not great either... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrywood Posted January 11 #13 Share Posted January 11 Hi Just wondering how you found the Majestic for Gluten Free and any tips? Thanks Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare charliedalrymple Posted January 12 Author #14 Share Posted January 12 23 hours ago, merrywood said: Hi Just wondering how you found the Majestic for Gluten Free and any tips? Thanks Sue Hi, Sue. The following is from my "semi-live" blog from the cruise, which I'd urge you to read! 🙂 _______________ A quick note about gluten-free options on board, which several people have asked about. (I am coeliac, so this matters to me.) I have found them very limited in the buffet. There is a gluten-free station at breakfast that features wheat toast, raisin bread and either pancakes or french toast. It is the first station after one of the entrances, so many people take those items (probably not realising they are gluten-free). As a result, it is often out of one or more items. The gluten-free dessert options in the buffet are limited to two types of muffins and Jello. Rather disappointing, although the chocolate chip ones are quite good. There are no specifically gluten-free options in the International Cafe, although a couple of things are naturally gluten free (such as chocolate mousse). Somebody mentioned at one point that one or more of the elaborate layer cakes were gluten-free, but that's not the case on our cruise. They are very good about catering to coeliacs in the MDR and let me order from the next day's menu in advance. They seem to know what I've ordered even if we sit in a different dining room, so the system seems to work. Unfortunately, the gluten-free bread in the MDR is basically just white toast, which is not terribly appealing. Overall, I wouldn't rate the gluten-free options on Majestic very highly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrywood Posted January 12 #15 Share Posted January 12 Thank you for your information which is priceless to a fellow coeliacs! Being coeliac I've found over the years and travelling with serval different cruise ship companies it is the best and safest option to eat in MDR. I have also found nearly all the ships are sadly lacking GF snacks and cake but there are so many for "quote" normal passengers, but Coeliacs pay exactly the same fare for far less food options. Even the cocktails are restrictive for coeliacs. Sue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiingmomanddaughter Posted June 25 #16 Share Posted June 25 My daughter is gluten free and we had an incredible experience on our 7 day Mexico cruise on the discovery. The head chef in the buffet took her around every day and pointed out what items were actually GF. Just ask anyone working there for someone to walk you around. You can also ask for them to get you something from the back to avoid cross contamination. They also had her pick her dinner for the mainDR the night before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddingtonbear Posted June 25 #17 Share Posted June 25 No gluten free bread bun I have ever tasted approaches a lovely gluten bun. Better just to have a bunless burger. Even in onshore burger shops they tend to give you more of everything to replace the bun which is lovely AND you don't pay the extra $$ for awful gluten free bread. Luckily everyone seems to be able to make a great gluten free pizza base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yehootu Posted June 25 #18 Share Posted June 25 On 12/17/2023 at 12:07 AM, charliedalrymple said: Croissants and other breakfast pastries - Cake in the International Cafe (and other flour-based desserts in the MDR and buffet besides the ubiquitous orange/almond cake) Just did a TP on the Majestic. Got a Blueberry muffin every am from the IC from Habib. I don't follow gluten free, but found out the muffin was gluten free. Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Feen Posted June 25 #19 Share Posted June 25 2 hours ago, paddingtonbear said: No gluten free bread bun I have ever tasted approaches a lovely gluten bun. Better just to have a bunless burger. Even in onshore burger shops they tend to give you more of everything to replace the bun which is lovely AND you don't pay the extra $$ for awful gluten free bread. Luckily everyone seems to be able to make a great gluten free pizza base. Their gluten free bread tasted on sawdust! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer T Posted August 6 #20 Share Posted August 6 I would love to know about gluten-free dinner choices. I see they have lots of bread items, but would love to see a menu(s) with dinner choices, so I don't end up with plain fish or chicken and oil/vinegar salad for 12 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddingtonbear Posted August 23 #21 Share Posted August 23 On 8/7/2024 at 7:41 AM, Jennifer T said: I would love to know about gluten-free dinner choices. I see they have lots of bread items, but would love to see a menu(s) with dinner choices, so I don't end up with plain fish or chicken and oil/vinegar salad for 12 days. I think it's a good idea to discuss your dietary requirements with the head waiter in the MDR you are going to and he will do a work around of the menu so you don't end up with plain chicken etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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