Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Hi all, The whole family has been invited to join my in-laws to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next spring on a Princess cruise to Hawaii. We're very excited, of course, but this brings up the question of how to handle diet issues for . Have any of you gone on a cruise with your kiddos? I've never even been on a cruise myself, so I'm completely green about how things are done. Were you able to make special arrangements for dietary concerns? I was wondering, for example, if I could provide a supply of goat mozzarella for the chef to use on pizza? Any insight, advice, pointers -- very much appreciated! Thanks, Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 That sounds like fun, Donna. What a great experience for . I found this info on Princess Cruises' website: Special Diets Princess is happy to meet your request for low-sodium, low-fat, low-sugar, and vegetarian diets. In addition, kosher meals (frozen entrées only) and baby food are available upon advance written request. Any other special diet requests must be authorized in advance by the Princess corporate office.Please ask your travel agent to advise Princess in writing at least four weeks before you sail of any special diet, allergies or medical needs. For exotic cruises, please advise us of any special dietary requirements at least two months prior to sailing. For your convenience, you can also supply this information online using our Cruise Personalizer. Once onboard, please check with the Maître d'hôtel to confirm your request. I'm sure they have had issues with special dietary restrictions before. I wouldn't be surprised if they had their own supply of goat cheese. Goat cheese's pizzas are kind of trendy right now. Good luck! Robyn From: donnaaron@... <donnaaron@...> Subject: on a Princess cruise Date: Sunday, August 16, 2009, 10:01 PM Hi all, The whole family has been invited to join my in-laws to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next spring on a Princess cruise to Hawaii. We're very excited, of course, but this brings up the question of how to handle diet issues for . Have any of you gone on a cruise with your kiddos? I've never even been on a cruise myself, so I'm completely green about how things are done. Were you able to make special arrangements for dietary concerns? I was wondering, for example, if I could provide a supply of goat mozzarella for the chef to use on pizza? Any insight, advice, pointers -- very much appreciated! Thanks, Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Donna, We went on a Crusie this spring with Royal Crebean, had very good time. I was told that I can request different on line, but I did not find it (someone else was able to find it), how ever, I requested to see next day's menu, and the waiter made sure to tell cook there is no milk in the food, and choose which food he like. To my surpeise, looked at youth program everyday, and choose the one he like, and come and go all by himself. My daughter on the other hand, did not go to any of the program. |The food was good, we went to dining room first, if kids does not find food they like, then we go to buffet. went to program most of time, my doughter and I want to watch shows, swimming, and just hang out. To me, the Cruise is like life in a big city, there are good restruant, nice bars, good theather, parades, park, and all of them near by. I let did what he want, and was glad to see he wants to go to different programs, was very happy to see he talk to his friends about his trip. Have a great trip, Jin > > Hi all, > > The whole family has been invited to join my in-laws to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next spring on a Princess cruise to Hawaii. We're very excited, of course, but this brings up the question of how to handle diet issues for . > > Have any of you gone on a cruise with your kiddos? I've never even been on a cruise myself, so I'm completely green about how things are done. Were you able to make special arrangements for dietary concerns? I was wondering, for example, if I could provide a supply of goat mozzarella for the chef to use on pizza? > > Any insight, advice, pointers -- very much appreciated! > > Thanks, > > Donna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 >Hi Donna--We took my parents on a Princess cruise last year for their 40th. We have a 13 yo son on the protocol. Princess did an excellent job of meeting our needs. Plenty of food choices and they will always honor your requests. The rooms are small, but if you book a handicap room they have a little more floor room and Giant Bathroom. Our son is in a wheelchair so the large bathroom was great. the handicap room is also very close to elevators. We felt very comfortable and don't be afraid to ask for whatever you need. Our room attendant changed our bed configuration every morning and night just to give us the extra room needed for our son during the days. Our son even soiled the linens one night and we felt so bad--but the room attendant went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. Enjoy!! Blair > Hi all, > > The whole family has been invited to join my in-laws to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next spring on a Princess cruise to Hawaii. We're very excited, of course, but this brings up the question of how to handle diet issues for . > > Have any of you gone on a cruise with your kiddos? I've never even been on a cruise myself, so I'm completely green about how things are done. Were you able to make special arrangements for dietary concerns? I was wondering, for example, if I could provide a supply of goat mozzarella for the chef to use on pizza? > > Any insight, advice, pointers -- very much appreciated! > > Thanks, > > Donna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Wow. As usual, great info, Robyn! The Princess website has a ton of info on it...I couldn't find anything about special diets. Good to know! Thanks again Donna > > From: donnaaron@... <donnaaron@...> > Subject: on a Princess cruise > > Date: Sunday, August 16, 2009, 10:01 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > The whole family has been invited to join my in-laws to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next spring on a Princess cruise to Hawaii. We're very excited, of course, but this brings up the question of how to handle diet issues for . > > > > Have any of you gone on a cruise with your kiddos? I've never even been on a cruise myself, so I'm completely green about how things are done. Were you able to make special arrangements for dietary concerns? I was wondering, for example, if I could provide a supply of goat mozzarella for the chef to use on pizza? > > > > Any insight, advice, pointers -- very much appreciated! > > > > Thanks, > > > > Donna > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Sounds like had a great time, Jin! We're really looking forward to it! Donna > > > > Hi all, > > > > The whole family has been invited to join my in-laws to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next spring on a Princess cruise to Hawaii. We're very excited, of course, but this brings up the question of how to handle diet issues for . > > > > Have any of you gone on a cruise with your kiddos? I've never even been on a cruise myself, so I'm completely green about how things are done. Were you able to make special arrangements for dietary concerns? I was wondering, for example, if I could provide a supply of goat mozzarella for the chef to use on pizza? > > > > Any insight, advice, pointers -- very much appreciated! > > > > Thanks, > > > > Donna > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Thank you everyone for your helpful replies! This brings to mind another question... will -- ideally -- be involved in the ship's kids' activities which will separate him from us for parts of the day. This is great, but at the same time, his dad and I would like to be able to check in with him occasionally throughout the day in case he feels overwhelmed or needs a break...the ship being very, VERY large presents a challenge. We thought about getting walkie-talkies (cumbersome and not private!) or cell phones (will they work aboard ship?). Will pre-paid phones work aboard a ship? How can I find out? Am I asking too many questions??? Thanks again! Donna > >Hi Donna--We took my parents on a Princess cruise last year for their 40th. We have a 13 yo son on the protocol. Princess did an excellent job of meeting our needs. Plenty of food choices and they will always honor your requests. The rooms are small, but if you book a handicap room they have a little more floor room and Giant Bathroom. Our son is in a wheelchair so the large bathroom was great. the handicap room is also very close to elevators. We felt very comfortable and don't be afraid to ask for whatever you need. Our room attendant changed our bed configuration every morning and night just to give us the extra room needed for our son during the days. Our son even soiled the linens one night and we felt so bad--but the room attendant went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. Enjoy!! > > Blair > > > Hi all, > > > > The whole family has been invited to join my in-laws to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next spring on a Princess cruise to Hawaii. We're very excited, of course, but this brings up the question of how to handle diet issues for . > > > > Have any of you gone on a cruise with your kiddos? I've never even been on a cruise myself, so I'm completely green about how things are done. Were you able to make special arrangements for dietary concerns? I was wondering, for example, if I could provide a supply of goat mozzarella for the chef to use on pizza? > > > > Any insight, advice, pointers -- very much appreciated! > > > > Thanks, > > > > Donna > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Donna, Do not use cell phone, you will be charged international roaming rate. Do not use internet if you can help it too. What condition is in? can he stand noise, and confined place with a lot of kids? If not, you need to realize he may not going to stand the club. Let him lead you. I know is not too much younger than , and he is started about same time as . Can you really start to let him go? I have been asked that by 's scout leaders (laughed at) many times. I have started to let him go. Two week ago he went to 6 flag with 7 other 15/16 year olds without adult supervision. I gived him a cell phone, I sent him a text, but did not call him during the day. He had a greate time, and went over to a friend house for dinner afterwords. Donna, let him go. The boat is a very controled place. Show him how to get to your cabin, how to get to buffet, and dinning room table, give him a schedule, a watch and a boat card with some money on it, let him have some friendom, do thing, buy treats by himself. He will be just fine. jin > > >Hi Donna--We took my parents on a Princess cruise last year for their 40th. We have a 13 yo son on the protocol. Princess did an excellent job of meeting our needs. Plenty of food choices and they will always honor your requests. The rooms are small, but if you book a handicap room they have a little more floor room and Giant Bathroom. Our son is in a wheelchair so the large bathroom was great. the handicap room is also very close to elevators. We felt very comfortable and don't be afraid to ask for whatever you need. Our room attendant changed our bed configuration every morning and night just to give us the extra room needed for our son during the days. Our son even soiled the linens one night and we felt so bad--but the room attendant went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. Enjoy!! > > > > Blair > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > The whole family has been invited to join my in-laws to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next spring on a Princess cruise to Hawaii. We're very excited, of course, but this brings up the question of how to handle diet issues for . > > > > > > Have any of you gone on a cruise with your kiddos? I've never even been on a cruise myself, so I'm completely green about how things are done. Were you able to make special arrangements for dietary concerns? I was wondering, for example, if I could provide a supply of goat mozzarella for the chef to use on pizza? > > > > > > Any insight, advice, pointers -- very much appreciated! > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Donna > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Thank you so much, Jin. Actually, we weren't planning to call so much as give him a way to contact *us* should he need a break from the kids and the noise, because he CAN get a bit overwhelmed by a lot of activity, especially when there are a lot of other kids around. Just ask Robyn. I know what you mean about the roaming charges, although Princess has it's own cell phone service and you can transfer your phone to it for the duration of the trip. We were actually wondering if pre-paid phones would be an option. As far as letting him go...we'll definitely let him lead us. He'll be twelve when we go. Thing is, he looks much younger than his age, and of course, he acts much younger. On the other hand, I want to encourage as much independence as possible, and there are things he definitely can do on his own. We'll have to do what we can to strike a balance. Thanks so much again for your insights, Jin! Donna He > > > >Hi Donna--We took my parents on a Princess cruise last year for their 40th. We have a 13 yo son on the protocol. Princess did an excellent job of meeting our needs. Plenty of food choices and they will always honor your requests. The rooms are small, but if you book a handicap room they have a little more floor room and Giant Bathroom. Our son is in a wheelchair so the large bathroom was great. the handicap room is also very close to elevators. We felt very comfortable and don't be afraid to ask for whatever you need. Our room attendant changed our bed configuration every morning and night just to give us the extra room needed for our son during the days. Our son even soiled the linens one night and we felt so bad--but the room attendant went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. Enjoy!! > > > > > > Blair > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > The whole family has been invited to join my in-laws to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next spring on a Princess cruise to Hawaii. We're very excited, of course, but this brings up the question of how to handle diet issues for . > > > > > > > > Have any of you gone on a cruise with your kiddos? I've never even been on a cruise myself, so I'm completely green about how things are done. Were you able to make special arrangements for dietary concerns? I was wondering, for example, if I could provide a supply of goat mozzarella for the chef to use on pizza? > > > > > > > > Any insight, advice, pointers -- very much appreciated! > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > Donna > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 We just got back from our Princess cruise to Alaska on saturday. When you book your cruise you will be asked if you have any diet restrictions. Then you will need to fax in your specific diet requests to the cruise line. On the cruise our son was provided with all GFCF foods. Your first night on the cruise you just speak with the head waiter, you will hand him a card given to you by princess when you board, that says you have already confirmed a diet request with the cruise line in advance. Our son had everything from hamburgers with gluten free buns, to GFCF spaghetti and meatballs, grilled chicken & potatoes, etc. They even made sure he had GFCF cookies and sorbet and jello for desserts. At the buffet you can get hard boiled eggs and eggs fried in olive oil, not butter, breakfast meats, lunchmeats, fruit, etc.As far as the kids club goes, you can get a pager if you request one and they can page you if your child wants you. Our phones did not get service when out at sea, but that was in Alaska, I dont know about Hawaii. Walkie talkies are a really good option too, I saw lots of families with them. A mini suite or a suite is definately worth the money. You will have a bunkbed that pulls down from the ceiling so that it is not in the way during the day, and two TV's so that you arent stuck watching the cartoon network. From: donnaaron@... <donnaaron@...> Subject: Re: on a Princess cruise Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 6:43 PM Thank you everyone for your helpful replies! This brings to mind another question... will -- ideally -- be involved in the ship's kids' activities which will separate him from us for parts of the day. This is great, but at the same time, his dad and I would like to be able to check in with him occasionally throughout the day in case he feels overwhelmed or needs a break...the ship being very, VERY large presents a challenge. We thought about getting walkie-talkies (cumbersome and not private!) or cell phones (will they work aboard ship?). Will pre-paid phones work aboard a ship? How can I find out? Am I asking too many questions??? Thanks again! Donna > >Hi Donna--We took my parents on a Princess cruise last year for their 40th. We have a 13 yo son on the protocol. Princess did an excellent job of meeting our needs. Plenty of food choices and they will always honor your requests. The rooms are small, but if you book a handicap room they have a little more floor room and Giant Bathroom. Our son is in a wheelchair so the large bathroom was great. the handicap room is also very close to elevators. We felt very comfortable and don't be afraid to ask for whatever you need. Our room attendant changed our bed configuration every morning and night just to give us the extra room needed for our son during the days. Our son even soiled the linens one night and we felt so bad--but the room attendant went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. Enjoy!! > > Blair > > > Hi all, > > > > The whole family has been invited to join my in-laws to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next spring on a Princess cruise to Hawaii. We're very excited, of course, but this brings up the question of how to handle diet issues for . > > > > Have any of you gone on a cruise with your kiddos? I've never even been on a cruise myself, so I'm completely green about how things are done. Were you able to make special arrangements for dietary concerns? I was wondering, for example, if I could provide a supply of goat mozzarella for the chef to use on pizza? > > > > Any insight, advice, pointers -- very much appreciated! > > > > Thanks, > > > > Donna > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I forgot to mention that you can bring your own food for your son on board with you as well. It is supposed to be store bought and packaged, not homemade, but they didnt even check. There is a small fridge in your stateroom. We brought food with us but we never had to use any of it. The cruise line supplied everything, even rice milk that I requested before the cruise. From: donnaaron@sbcglobal .net <donnaaron@sbcglobal .net> Subject: Re: on a Princess cruise groups (DOT) com Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 6:43 PM Thank you everyone for your helpful replies! This brings to mind another question... will -- ideally -- be involved in the ship's kids' activities which will separate him from us for parts of the day. This is great, but at the same time, his dad and I would like to be able to check in with him occasionally throughout the day in case he feels overwhelmed or needs a break...the ship being very, VERY large presents a challenge. We thought about getting walkie-talkies (cumbersome and not private!) or cell phones (will they work aboard ship?). Will pre-paid phones work aboard a ship? How can I find out? Am I asking too many questions??? Thanks again! Donna > >Hi Donna--We took my parents on a Princess cruise last year for their 40th. We have a 13 yo son on the protocol. Princess did an excellent job of meeting our needs. Plenty of food choices and they will always honor your requests. The rooms are small, but if you book a handicap room they have a little more floor room and Giant Bathroom. Our son is in a wheelchair so the large bathroom was great. the handicap room is also very close to elevators. We felt very comfortable and don't be afraid to ask for whatever you need. Our room attendant changed our bed configuration every morning and night just to give us the extra room needed for our son during the days. Our son even soiled the linens one night and we felt so bad--but the room attendant went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. Enjoy!! > > Blair > > > Hi all, > > > > The whole family has been invited to join my in-laws to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next spring on a Princess cruise to Hawaii. We're very excited, of course, but this brings up the question of how to handle diet issues for . > > > > Have any of you gone on a cruise with your kiddos? I've never even been on a cruise myself, so I'm completely green about how things are done. Were you able to make special arrangements for dietary concerns? I was wondering, for example, if I could provide a supply of goat mozzarella for the chef to use on pizza? > > > > Any insight, advice, pointers -- very much appreciated! > > > > Thanks, > > > > Donna > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Wow -- great info, Sonya! Thank you! Donna > > > > > >Hi Donna--We took my parents on a Princess cruise last year for their 40th. We have a 13 yo son on the protocol. Princess did an excellent job of meeting our needs. Plenty of food choices and they will always honor your requests. The rooms are small, but if you book a handicap room they have a little more floor room and Giant Bathroom. Our son is in a wheelchair so the large bathroom was great. the handicap room is also very close to elevators. We felt very comfortable and don't be afraid to ask for whatever you need. Our room attendant changed our bed configuration every morning and night just to give us the extra room needed for our son during the days. Our son even soiled the linens one night and we felt so bad--but the room attendant went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. Enjoy!! > > > > > > > > > > Blair > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > > > > > The whole family has been invited to join my in-laws to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next spring on a Princess cruise to Hawaii. We're very excited, of course, but this brings up the question of how to handle diet issues for . > > > > > > > > > > > > Have any of you gone on a cruise with your kiddos? I've never even been on a cruise myself, so I'm completely green about how things are done. Were you able to make special arrangements for dietary concerns? I was wondering, for example, if I could provide a supply of goat mozzarella for the chef to use on pizza? > > > > > > > > > > > > Any insight, advice, pointers -- very much appreciated! > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > Donna > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 By the way, Sonya -- my in-laws were on that same cruise with you! Donna > > > > > > > > > >Hi Donna--We took my parents on a Princess cruise last year for their 40th. We have a 13 yo son on the protocol. Princess did an excellent job of meeting our needs. Plenty of food choices and they will always honor your requests. The rooms are small, but if you book a handicap room they have a little more floor room and Giant Bathroom. Our son is in a wheelchair so the large bathroom was great. the handicap room is also very close to elevators. We felt very comfortable and don't be afraid to ask for whatever you need. Our room attendant changed our bed configuration every morning and night just to give us the extra room needed for our son during the days. Our son even soiled the linens one night and we felt so bad--but the room attendant went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. Enjoy!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Blair > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The whole family has been invited to join my in-laws to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next spring on a Princess cruise to Hawaii. We're very excited, of course, but this brings up the question of how to handle diet issues for . > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Have any of you gone on a cruise with your kiddos? I've never even been on a cruise myself, so I'm completely green about how things are done. Were you able to make special arrangements for dietary concerns? I was wondering, for example, if I could provide a supply of goat mozzarella for the chef to use on pizza? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Any insight, advice, pointers -- very much appreciated! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Donna > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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