Sorry if this review is centered around the food but I feel there aren't enough gluten free reviews out there. I will push through the food issue in this first section so please just skip ahead if you don't need this information.

Upon booking I was told the same thing that all other lines have done. "There will be gluten free items for you on board." I have been through a few vacations since my diagnosis and they all have a breakdown in communication between the booking agents information and the ships accommodations. Upon arrival we did what we always do. Check in with the Maitre' D and confirm the allergy registration. Yes they had it and would take care of me. What I did not know is this consisted of telling me what I could not eat off the menu. There were little to no substitutes on board. The fries, hashbrowns and even mashed potatoes are NOT Gluten free on this cruise line. After talking to everyone I possibly could (even the front desk staff) I learned there was gluten free bread on board. We could not be told what else was on board. When asked what are the items, the standard answer was let us know what you want and we will do our best. So we asked for items we got on other cruiselines "Do you have bagels... no. Do you have pizza... no. Cookies...no. Muffins....no." After that I was told they do have pasta. One morning they even tried to make me pancakes. I applaud them for the effort but they were AWFUL! Egg and cornstarch does not a pancake make. Eventually I did get a gluten free desert. Flourless Chocolate cake that is served on every line and this was placed in front of me almost every night. Eventually I asked for just sherbert. (my mother-in-law really enjoyed the chocolate though).

Side note... later in the week I learned the fries at the Johnny Rockets on board are gluten free. The restaurant and buffet will get them for you if you ask..... Read more