Going on a cruise -- worried about what to eat (is that possible?)

[Guest guest]

My family and I are going on a cruise in early Spring, and I'm getting

a little worried about what will be available for me to eat. Yes, I

know there will be fruit and maybe lots of salad stuff... but I also

know cruises are notorious for having rich foods as their standard

fare. I want to feel satisfied and not get too distracted/frustrated by

the lack of options.

 

I am planning to call the cruise line and let them know I'm eating fat

free vegan... besides that, do any of you have any recos?

 

Thanks for your advice.

 

Angela

[Guest guest]

That is a very interesting question Angela. I will be interested in seeing the answers that people post.

Stef

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***Christine Stevens--- On Sat, 2/21/09, angelapaulweis <angelapaulweis wrote:

angelapaulweis <angelapaulweis Going on a cruise -- worried about what to eat (is that possible?) Received: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 8:29 AM

 

 

My family and I are going on a cruise in early Spring, and I'm getting a little worried about what will be available for me to eat. Yes, I know there will be fruit and maybe lots of salad stuff... but I also know cruises are notorious for having rich foods as their standard fare. I want to feel satisfied and not get too distracted/frustrat ed by the lack of options.I am planning to call the cruise line and let them know I'm eating fat free vegan... besides that, do any of you have any recos?Thanks for your advice.Angela

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Because all of the waitstaff and most of the other staff on a cruise

earn tips, in addition to a low base wage, they are usually very

helpful. If there is something in particular you need help with, get

to know one of the staff in a position to help you. For example, if

you always go to the same dining room, make friends with one or more

of the waiters early on and explain that you are on a strict vegan

diet. Ask him or her to help you find and choose foods that are not

only fruit or salads. (Remember to leave a big tip at the end of the

trip, or whenever the cruise line promotes tipping, if all goes well.)

It's not unheard of for a waiter who is friendly with the cooks to

arrange for special foods or meals.

 

, " angelapaulweis "

<angelapaulweis wrote:

>

> My family and I are going on a cruise in early Spring, and I'm getting

> a little worried about what will be available for me to eat. Yes, I

> know there will be fruit and maybe lots of salad stuff... but I also

> know cruises are notorious for having rich foods as their standard

> fare. I want to feel satisfied and not get too distracted/frustrated by

> the lack of options.

>

> I am planning to call the cruise line and let them know I'm eating fat

> free vegan... besides that, do any of you have any recos?

>

> Thanks for your advice.

>

> Angela

>

[Guest guest]

Besides talking to your waitperson, I recommend talking to the

hostess/dining room manager the first time you eat and explaining the

situation (which you should already have lined up in advance, by

phone). I made the mistake of assuming that my waitress was the

person I should talk to, and up until the end of the cruise, I was

eating the vegetarian selection from the menu, as she indicated I

should. It was only when I asked if something that obviously

contained cheese could be made vegan that she called over the hostess,

who arranged a complete custom meal to be made for my husband and me.

We found out that they would have been doing this all along if I had

just spoken to the hostess; in fact, they were expecting to have vegan

guests but didn't know that we were there because I hadn't spoken to

the right person!

 

This was on a Carnival cruise, so other cruises may vary. Just be sure

you contact the cruise line way in advance (I think they recommend 3

months, so do it now) and ask them specifically who you should talk to

when you get on the ship.

 

Susan

 

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Susan Voisin

FatFree Vegan Kitchen

http://blog.fatfreevegan.com

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-

" hinton_johnson " <hinton_johnson

 

Saturday, February 21, 2009 11:02 AM

Re: Going on a cruise -- worried about what

to eat (is that possible?)

 

 

> Because all of the waitstaff and most of the other staff on a cruise

> earn tips, in addition to a low base wage, they are usually very

> helpful. If there is something in particular you need help with, get

> to know one of the staff in a position to help you. For example, if

> you always go to the same dining room, make friends with one or more

> of the waiters early on and explain that you are on a strict vegan

> diet. Ask him or her to help you find and choose foods that are not

> only fruit or salads. (Remember to leave a big tip at the end of the

> trip, or whenever the cruise line promotes tipping, if all goes

> well.)

> It's not unheard of for a waiter who is friendly with the cooks to

> arrange for special foods or meals.

[Guest guest]

Make sure you are persistent!

 

I just went away and thought that telling my travel agent my diet

would have been good enough, but it wasnt.

 

You would think a place like disney would have tons of options, but

there wasnt much... just the odd vegetarian thing, not much vegan,

and definitely not fat free

 

good luck!

Joyce

 

, " angelapaulweis "

<angelapaulweis wrote:

>

> My family and I are going on a cruise in early Spring, and I'm

getting

> a little worried about what will be available for me to eat. Yes,

I

> know there will be fruit and maybe lots of salad stuff... but I

also

> know cruises are notorious for having rich foods as their standard

> fare. I want to feel satisfied and not get too

distracted/frustrated by

> the lack of options.

>

> I am planning to call the cruise line and let them know I'm eating

fat

> free vegan... besides that, do any of you have any recos?

>

> Thanks for your advice.

>

> Angela

>

[Guest guest]

Oh dear, Disneyland and vegan?  No match! On Feb 21, 2009, at 10:54 AM, joyinc wrote:Make sure you are persistent!I just went away and thought that telling my travel agent my diet would have been good enough, but it wasnt. You would think a place like disney would have tons of options, but there wasnt much... just the odd vegetarian thing, not much vegan, and definitely not fat free :(good luck!Joyce--- In  , "angelapaulweis" <angelapaulweis wrote:>> My family and I are going on a cruise in early Spring, and I'm getting > a little worried about what will be available for me to eat. Yes, I > know there will be fruit and maybe lots of salad stuff... but I also > know cruises are notorious for having rich foods as their standard > fare. I want to feel satisfied and not get too distracted/frustrated by > the lack of options.> > I am planning to call the cruise line and let them know I'm eating fat > free vegan... besides that, do any of you have any recos?> > Thanks for your advice.> > Angela> jennifer trumpjennifur

[Guest guest]

Susan - Thanks for this info, it is very helpful. We are going on a

Royal Caribbean cruise.

 

I have learned they can accommodate most special dietary needs except

for Vegan/Macrobiotic. :-(

 

On all their daily menus they offer a vegetarian selection (an

appetizer or soup, salad and main entrée). Unfortunately, these meals

are not specific to any style of vegetarian preparation and do

contain eggs and/or dairy.

 

I have requested my meals be designated Vegetarian and I will work

with the head waiter upon my arrival. I fully anticipate my needs

will be met, and I plan to tip accordingly.

 

*********

 

" Susan Voisin " wrote:

 

Besides talking to your waitperson, I recommend talking to the

hostess/dining room manager the first time you eat and explaining

the situation

[Guest guest]

get in touch with the cruise and tell them. what you need....(SPECIAL DIET) soy milk......hummus.etc... and they will cook for you. Most times I eat at the buffet. I never had a problem BUT call the cruise line......

PS if concern pack the small soy milk traveling packs and they can always keep it in the kitche refrigerator....

 

Have Fun--- On Sat, 2/21/09, joyinc <divabutterfly wrote:

joyinc <divabutterfly Re: Going on a cruise -- worried about what to eat (is that possible?) Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 1:54 PM

 

 

Make sure you are persistent!I just went away and thought that telling my travel agent my diet would have been good enough, but it wasnt. You would think a place like disney would have tons of options, but there wasnt much... just the odd vegetarian thing, not much vegan, and definitely not fat free :(good luck!Joyce, "angelapaulweis" <angelapaulweis@ ...> wrote:>> My family and I are going on a cruise in early Spring, and I'm getting > a little worried about what will be available for me to eat. Yes, I > know there will be fruit and maybe lots of salad stuff... but I also > know cruises are notorious for having rich foods as their standard > fare. I want to feel satisfied and not get too distracted/frustrat ed by

> the lack of options.> > I am planning to call the cruise line and let them know I'm eating fat > free vegan... besides that, do any of you have any recos?> > Thanks for your advice.> > Angela>

[Guest guest]

SORRY... also when you get on the cruise ask to speak to the HEAD manager in each restaurant, ex ....Buffet and dinning room, and tell them you notified the cruise line of your special diet and what will they be able to do for you.

 

Carol--- On Sat, 2/21/09, Susan Voisin <susan wrote:

Susan Voisin <susanRe: Re: Going on a cruise -- worried about what to eat (is that possible?) Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 12:17 PM

 

 

Besides talking to your waitperson, I recommend talking to the hostess/dining room manager the first time you eat and explaining the situation (which you should already have lined up in advance, by phone). I made the mistake of assuming that my waitress was the person I should talk to, and up until the end of the cruise, I was eating the vegetarian selection from the menu, as she indicated I should. It was only when I asked if something that obviously contained cheese could be made vegan that she called over the hostess, who arranged a complete custom meal to be made for my husband and me. We found out that they would have been doing this all along if I had just spoken to the hostess; in fact, they were expecting to have vegan guests but didn't know that we were there because I hadn't spoken to the right person!This was on a Carnival cruise, so other cruises may vary. Just be sure you

contact the cruise line way in advance (I think they recommend 3 months, so do it now) and ask them specifically who you should talk to when you get on the ship.Susan------------ --------- --------- --------- -------Susan VoisinFatFree Vegan Kitchenhttp://blog. fatfreevegan. com------------ --------- --------- --------- -------- "hinton_johnson" <hinton_johnson@ ><>Saturday, February 21, 2009 11:02 AM Re: Going on a cruise -- worried about what to eat (is that possible?)> Because all of the waitstaff and most of the other staff on a

cruise> earn tips, in addition to a low base wage, they are usually very> helpful. If there is something in particular you need help with, get> to know one of the staff in a position to help you. For example, if> you always go to the same dining room, make friends with one or more> of the waiters early on and explain that you are on a strict vegan> diet. Ask him or her to help you find and choose foods that are not> only fruit or salads. (Remember to leave a big tip at the end of the> trip, or whenever the cruise line promotes tipping, if all goes > well.)> It's not unheard of for a waiter who is friendly with the cooks to> arrange for special foods or meals.

[Guest guest]

I wanted to add that you can call disney ahead of time and they will have specialty food there for you even in the fast food type places all you have to do is ask. The chefs usually enjoy the challenge.

[Guest guest]

Hi - I think you may have to pack some kind of nutritious bars or something... I'm afraid that saying fat free and vegan both is going to result in complete resistance. Just my thought. If you're going on the cruise, can you set aside fatfree living for a week and just let them know you are vegan? It's not like they'll load up your food with cheese or something....I mean maybe you'll get a little more fat but not like if you were saying you are vegetarian....I think that may be the closest you'll come to staying on your ideal diet in this case....

But have fun!

 

[Guest guest]

yeah that's what they told me as well.

 

it wasnt like that when i got there however.

 

, Heidi Crawford

<heidicrawford wrote:

>

> I wanted to add that you can call disney ahead of time and they will

have

> specialty food there for you even in the fast food type places all

you have

> to do is ask. The chefs usually enjoy the challenge.

>