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Hi Everyone,

I contact RCCL a few days ago regarding booking a cruise with them to find out how compliant they might be with this new GF diet.  Carnival has a typical CYA disclaimer on their FAQ but did not go further with a request yet.

However almost simulatenouly I just received my copy of "Against the Grain" (excellent book- thank you to all for recommending it) which indicates that RCCL is not on top choice of cruise lines evidently.

Below is the RCCL response I received via email.  It gives a phone number and contact name fortunately so if anyone else is thinking about a trip with them here is the contact info.

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My question however is if anyone has a good/better than average experience with any particular Cruise line or ship- please email me.  I prefer to go on either Carnival or RCCL since we can stay local, however will consider others (for a U.S.port of departure only though- (IE: CA. or Florida).

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IMHO I did not like the "Free Style" cruising on our Alaska trip with Norwegian and the food service/attitude was the worst I believe since all tips are practically guaranteed and built in and do not have to earn them like the traditional cruises.  Freestyle I felt was where the 80/20 rule applies (20% do all the work) You also do not have a dedicated waiter like the traditional seat assigned dining.

Any input would be appreciated.

One more thing, my endoscope biopsies (he took several too) came back negative when I went to the GI this week so more blood taken for the Prometheus full celiac panel in addition to confirm or contradict. Main thing is I am feeling excellent after being Gluten Free for now 3 weeks as of today.  I cannot believe how good I am feeling too, though I still have LBM I cannot seem to figure out why, perhaps a soy intolerance so have to eliminate some more to figure it out.

Once again thanks to all of you for your previous emails and help.  This is a great group.

Dave

Subject: re: Other
To:
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 17:47:58 -0400

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Good afternoon.  I do not foresee a problem in accommodating your special
dietary needs.  To better answer your questions, you may send a fax to our
Food
Operations department attention Randi Galex at 305-539-6018 who can better
assist you. As her area handles these types of requests. Please include a
telephone number so she can contact you via phone or via fax.  Or you may
contact her directly at 1-800-722-5472 extension #36275.

Have a nice day!

Best regards,
Access Staff








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