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I'm a celiac and have safely cruised many times with HAL. In the Lido, the servers do sometimes forget and use the same tongs for Different foods. If I see that I take the time to advise the chef or one of the lido management staff. Also the lido breakfast bacon and sausage pans have bread at the bottom to soak up grease so avoid those. I received warm GF bread in the dining room every night and they do have flourless chocolate cake that's really good. Just ask. I always do fixed seating at night so I have the same waiters and the poster above is correct, you do get the menu the night before to circle what you want to eat for dinner the next day. Not sure how it works in as you wish dining but upon arrival go down to the dining room manager's office and speak with him. Enjoy!

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I am also a celiac and have cruised with HAL at least 7 times since my diagnosis. My nephew has a peanut aclergy and has sailed with us twice. Phone guest services when or after you book and they will send you a form so that you can order various types of GF food - bread, cereal, pasta, muffins, etc. I have only ever had the GF bread in in dining room. I'm not super sensitive so if you are, and are worried about the same toaster, don't eat it. I have never asked and never had a problem. When you arrive on the ship, go down to the dining room office and speak to them. Make sure they know you are super sensitive. Each night you are given the menu for the next day to circle what you want . I was able to order anything I wanted...other than, of course, something covered in pastry. The dining room stewards are very knowledgable and will tell you if its impossible to make something GF for you. In the Lido, the chefs are always available if you have questions. There can be slip up with the tongs and I have made a point of asking for fresh ones or that I get a fresh piece of roast chicken if I think there has been contamination. (That's my go to for lunch, roast chicken). For breakfast there are hard boiled eggs, and fruit and yogurt. Don't eat the lido bacon...its resting on bread to soak up the grease. You can also eat in the dining room which you might prefer to avoid the buffet.

I would also recommend fixed seating for dinner so you have the same wait staff every night.

If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer them. I'm not sure if there is a way to send a private message on this board.

Hi all, the HAL excursion brochure states that this excursion is not suitable for people using a wheelchair. What about people who use a cane or might be unsteady on uneven ground? Thanks