<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi everyone. Thank you for so much wonderful information going back and forth on this list.Two questions for you. 1. I will be on a 4 day cruise on a Carnival boat. Has any one else done this? I've already called the agent twice and she's verified with them that I need to be gluten free. They say meet with the Maitre 'd and he'll advise on the meals. Does this mean I should or should not bring my own breakfasts, breads and cakes? (No way am I going to watch other people indulge in goodies without me!!) Any ideas how I should handle breakfasts? I've read the back packing tips on munchies and the travel advice about a hot pot/instant grits but is the chef willing to make me the full cook grits if I bring them??? 2. I have a hard time staying away from the gluten food when I'm surrounded by it for a long period of time. Any support giving advice from one who's been there? (We won the cruise through my husband's job so we're going though it wouldn't be my first choice for vacation as a somewhat new gluten intolerant person) Thanks in advance! Shari Weber in Valley Forge PA (near Philly)