costa deliziosa: cruising on an extremely limited diet

I'm taking my mother on a cruise on Costa Deliziosa at the end of January, our first mother-daughter vacation in over a decade! We are very much looking forward to it.

Unfortunately, since I booked my doctor has put me on an elimination diet (Autoimmune Protocol), and I will still be on at diet by the time we leave for the cruise.

Costa was able to accommodate me when I was just Gluten-Free. This is a whole new ballpark, however: no sugar, no nuts, no seeds, no seed-based spices, no grains, no nightshades, no preservatives, no corn, no alcohol, no dairy, no oils except olive, coconut and avocado . . . you get the idea. Basically, I can have meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, vegetables and a limited amount of fruit.

I know that someone on a Carnival cruise managed to comply with the AIP diet after meeting with the maitre d and a chef. Do you think Costa will work with me?

I'm also concerned about day trips with provided lunches.

I am so looking forward to this trip, and am sad that I have a complex (medically necessary) situation to deal with.

For such health issues I would not ask such questions here, but go straight to Costa either by phone or email (email is better as you then have the answers in writing).

Also ask about day trip lunches.

As suggested do please talk to Costa before going, they are able to provide for many diets but certainly best to start process before boarding, and keep them informed.

Should you require their email it is

customercare@us.costa.it

Don't waste any time in starting this communication

On of my table mates on my last cruise had a lot of allergies and every night he had a menu that was marked up with pen telling him all the things he could have and what could be made with substitutions if possible. Our waiter also walked him through everything and it was taken very seriously. Just contact them as others have said, I'm sure they will help you.