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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
I asked cruise lines and the List about experiences with the land
portion of Alaska cruise tours.
On a phone call, Princes said they didn't know, but they were getting
more questions about it.
Got this reply from the NCL Access Desk:
My suggestion is to inform your Tour Director right away. They will
help steer any guest towards the restaurants and cafes that focus on
fresh, local, vegetarian, non-gluten options OR they can recommend the
greasy spoons.
I myself am a bit of a health food junkie and can vouch that there are
many non-gluten options. It's a little tougher when in the more remote
areas, such as Denali National Park. I suggest packing a few snacks for
those times when you might be traveling on the motorcoach and the road
stops/restroom breaks are more limited. Your Tour Director will also be
great about advising if it's time to stock up -- for example, they'll
let you know that tomorrow is a long day of travel without many stops
so you may want to go to the grocery store down the road from the hotel
and have a little extra with you.
By the way, the Fred Meyers in Fairbanks, Anchorage and Wasilla are
pretty amazing. You'll find anything you need there unless you're
buying a new car.
Replies from the ListServ:
If you'd consider an inland passage cruise with The Boat Company they'd
accommodate your diet throughout your entire time with them. Our trip in
June of 2012 was fantastic.
My husband and I went through AAA last year on a Princess tour. It
included staying at Princess lodges in the interior of Alaska and a
cruise to Vancouver. The menus are pretty much the same at all Princess
lodges. In one, the chef took me as a challenge and I had a wonderful
meal with sauces and flavors. Other meals were barebones food. I never
got sick anywhere. They seem to understand gf most places and do their
best. The train trip had the worst experience. Just very limited. I did
better when I was on the Alaska public train. Even when a bus portion of
the trip took us to an isolated restaurant, I was able to eat well from
their limited buffet. Good luck. It is a wonderful vacation. Just be
sure to take nuts or snacks for when there is nothing for you. I ate a
lot of nuts.
Princess. Five yes ago. Be aware that the lodges on the land tours are not in communication with the ships. Ask questions. I caught errors, and got glutened, but still had a good time.
I did the Denali Part last spring. didn't find anything that was really "GF" but I was able to get acceptable food by choosing carefully and with cooperation from restaurants. at the Denali lodge dinner show most things were eatable and was nice.
I was on Royal Caribbean twice. They did an amazing job of making gluten
free meals for me. I had my travel agent contact them about my gf
status. I was there when she did it. They told me they did not have the
info so the first day was a little hard. I would contact them yourself a
week before. They can get gluten free bread for you.
I took the inland cruise and land tour 2 years ago. The cruise on Royal
Caribbean was great but there was no such service during the land tour.
I do remember that the best meal was during the train ride and they did
serve me a GF meal. Hopefully the restaurants are more knowledgeable
now. If you go, have a wonderful time.
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