Cruising Gluten-Free: A Rough Sail Through the Mediterranean

Travel Gluten Free Podcast

Season 09 Episode 22

Do you struggle with food allergies and often wonder how to navigate your way through a cruise ship dietary minefield? Prepare to embark on a journey that will equip you with the skills to deal with such situations. You see, I recently sailed through the Mediterranean on a Celebrity cruise line. The cruise was a mixed bag of experiences - from kayaking in the sea caves of Corfu, Greece, discovering a dedicated gluten-free gelato shop in Rome, to exploring the history-steeped ruins of Olympia. But it wasn't all smooth sailing.

Getting Food Poisoning, Food Mislabeling, and getting Cross-Contamination on Celebrity Cruise Line

Along with the highs, there were some serious lows. As a person with food allergies, the lack of transparency and limited options onboard the Celebrity cruise line lead to some challenging times. I'll share my story of dealing with the ship's chefs, my frustrations regarding the limited gluten-free options, and even the case of an unfortunate food poisoning. But don't worry, I didn't let these difficulties dampen my spirit. Instead, they fueled my resolve to help others navigate through similar situations.

Tips and Advice When Traveling with Food Allergies on a Cruise

To conclude this episode, I will share some valuable tips and tricks that can be lifesavers when you travel with food allergies. You'd be surprised to know the potential of powdered chicken broth and electrolyte drink mix! Also, never underestimate the power of carrying a list of your food allergies in several languages. I look forward to sharing my positive experiences too - the ship's beautiful decorations, top-notch shows, and a sandwich that I can only describe as a gluten-free revelation. So, hop on board the Travel Gluten-Free Podcast; your journey towards a stress-free, allergy-friendly travel experience begins here!

(0:00:01) - Horrible Experience on Celebrity Cruise

(0:08:34) - Review of Celebrity Cruise Experience

(0:16:35) - Food Handling on a Cruise

(0:24:51) - Limited Food and Medical Support on Cruise

(0:30:03) - Negative Experience on Celebrity Cruise

(0:36:58) - Food Allergies on Celebrity Cruise

(0:42:02) - Negative Experience on a Celebrity Cruise

(0:50:24) - Ship Experience and Captain Appreciation

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