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Cruise Experience…

Last summer, Summer 2019, I went on a cruise. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had. However, the time leading up to the cruise was very stressful.

Due to my allergy, I was anxious because I was unsure of what I would be able to eat. My mom and me came up with an idea of making a list of the things I could and couldn’t eat.

Here are the lists:

Once I got on the cruise ship, the first thing we needed to do was speak to a dietary consultant. They would find foods I could eat on their menu. However, I needed to wait to speak to the dietary consultant at dinner because there was a lot of chaos and everyone was working on getting the ship ready for the departure.

The first night on the cruise ship we ate in the dining room. I looked at the menu and I felt very frustrated because I couldn’t eat anything. Moments later, I was brought a plate with cucumbers and avocado for an appetizer. I wondered how they knew I could eat that.

To my surprise, my boyfriend went to talk to the dietary consultant, while I took a little nap (I had never been on a ship so big so I was nauseous and laid down for a little). I was very surprised they found something I could eat, my eyes started to water. That night the chef also made me a baked potato and salmon, it was delicious.

The following 6 days, I had cucumber and avocado every night as an appetizer. I also had salmon and a baked potato every night, except for one night where the chef made me white rice and pork. I did not really eat desert but when I did they would give me the fruits I could eat. For breakfast I usually had cereal; I was able to take milk (powdered) and cereal I could eat onto the ship.

Thanks to all the dietary accommodations, the dining experience on the cruise ship was marvelous.