afmd

Because I've eaten on and toured more than 30 ships including several Princess ships.

Yeah that's a hefty difference. Not so much in the US.

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Try the Aqua class on Celebrity. Nice perks and the price difference is minimal. You get the spa experience and healthier menu selections. I really loved it.

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Try Celebrity. Much better food, great staterooms and a better experience overall while still being adult-centric.

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AFMD,

 

The selection is good. Barry ate what we "knew" was gluten-free at the buffet. We never asked a waiter there. Some of it is pretty self-explanatory. At the dining room, however, you can order any dining room meal through the hostess and it will be delivered to you--gluten-free. When you get on the ship and can go to the dining room to speak w/ the Maitre'd, this is when you will tell them that you have a gluten issue and the hostess will step right up and get you started on the evening's meal. She will visit your table every night and order up your food for the next day for the dining room. It doesn't apply to the buffet.

 

HOWEVER, having said that, if you want a pizza or a burger you can order them. The burger is GF because there are no fillers; however, if you want one on a bun, you have to ask for it a day ahead of time (at least that was our experience and it worked fine). Pizza only takes about a 15 minute wait and they will make you a gluten-free one.

 

They also have gluten-free pasta as well as gluten-free warm chocolate melting cake. Barry was pretty happy with the food he was offered. They had the stuffed mushrooms for him, and his favorite WCMC so he was a happy camper. :)

 

Hope this helps!

Thanks for the input! We've cruised on Carnival and others before - some ships do GF better than others. I tend to eat a lot salad and fruits for lunch and breakfast. I wish I didn't have to preorder dinner on Carnival - but the food has always been decent. This will be the first time my youngest has had to be GF so it should be interesting.

I also have to eat gluten-free. How was the selection? How knowledgeable were the servers at the buffet? Were Guy's burgers themselves gluten-free? I don't mind eating them without the buns.

Thanks!

St Thomas

Here are some picture I took while I was there. Enjoy!

 

http://kimbakerphotography.smugmug.com/Vacation/4th-day-St-Maarten-1/13875332_BZdcm#1017703050_nhpoV

What kind of camera did you use? I'm looking for a decent underwater camera.

Was this on the Epic? Looks like you stayed in a Studio - how crowded was it for 2 people?