HOw is the cruiseline with meeting special food needs?

[karebear1]

Just wondering because I am a diabetic and need to have low carb and sugarless things. Do they provide for this? Is it something you need to request? Is diet coke the ONLY diet soda they have? Or should I just bring what I need on board? I'm sure main meals will be fine, just wondering about in betweens. thanks!

 

[NCRedding]

I believe that you can buy diet sprite in the cans, which is not included in the soda card. My brother is diabetic, and enjoyed all the meals. There are sugar free desserts at all dinners. He was able to request substitutions like veggies instead of a potato. The servers worked great with this.

 

[IrishCowboy]

You can have your doctor fill out a "medical needs form" in advance of your cruise to have a small refrigerator placed in your cabin to store insulin or other medicines that may need to be refrigerated.

I don't care much for diet coke products, so I always bring my own diet Mt Dew, Diet Dr Pepper and Diet Pepsi.

 

[kcashner]

The cruise line is excellent in meeting special needs, even to the point of having special foods brought on board if necessary. There are at least 2 "no sugar added" desserts at each meal...some of them are very good.

Room service is available 24/7 with the exception of the day of boarding and the last morning, so even on the "in betweens" there is always healthy food available. There is a fruit, cheese, and cracker assortment called "All Hands on Deck" that is really wonderful for those of us needing low carbs (skip the crackers). Pizza, hamburgers, chicken fingers, etc. are available on deck 9 most of the day, and the buffet hours on deck 9 are generous. There is also a fruit bar on deck 9 (by the ice cream).

Diet coke is the only diet soda in the dining rooms (free with meals). I believe there are some others available in cans, but why not bring your own 12 pack of whatever you like. If needed for meds, you can get a regular fridge in your room.

Do the medical form at time of reservations, and call about a month ahead to make sure they have it on file. Diabetes is an "easy" problem for them as they deal with it on every cruise. As an experienced diabetic, you are used to making your own choices. They will do everything possible to meet your needs...including getting things that aren't even on the menu!