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Cruise To The Bahammahs

Kiki

By Kiki
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Kiki
Posted

soo I am going on my first cruise to the bahammahs (cant spell) and I have several questions. Are the cruise lines (carnival in this instance) accomidating. Also what alcohols are Gluten Free. Liquors and such I am 19 and will be legally able to drink. I do not drink now hence I do not know what alcoholic beverages I am able to indulge in haha. So would it be helpful if I call them ahead of time and see if they will be helpful in my dilemma, also what ahve all fo your experiences been?

Thanx a Bunch!!!!!!!

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Don't drink beer, barley malt bad. Most drinks are ok, Enjoy the cruise. My experiences have been pretty good. I go by the idea that eatig in the dining room is the best for people with Celiac. Let the staff know ahead of time that you are gluten free. On the ship make the head waiter know and if all goes well you will be given menus and they will give you suggestions. If all else fails steak and potato is not a bad meal. Sometimes you will feel let down, dessert time :( . But there are some desserts that are gluten free. They will let you have different stuff than other people to make you happy. I have not been on Carnival, but they all are aware of people and their food problems. Have a great time.

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Daxin
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I started a similar thread here about a month ago. I'm going in January, and am looking forward to it. The general idea is that mode of the major cruise lines are fine. Did you tell them when you booked your trip? We did for mine and were told it would not be a problem. Call them and ask.

When are you going?

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I can't speak to the cruise lines themselves, but as someone who's half-Bahamian, I'd warn you to be careful with eating the local cuisine when you're in port. Celiac isn't really an issue in the Bahamas, so virtually no one there is familiar with it and your needs.

Conch is the Bahamian staple, but be sure to eat only plain conch, as is fresh and untreated. Cracked conch, conch fritters, and some types of conch chowder and conch stew contain flour.

Bahamian peas and rice, which is made with salt pork and tomato paste, should be fine for you. Fried plantain is another option, as long as no flour has been added, which it rarely is.

Here is a list of alcohols which are safe -- in moderation, of course.

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