edgee Posted May 11, 2019 Author #26 Share Posted May 11, 2019 On 5/8/2019 at 8:01 PM, FredT said: Sorry, when I'm on a cruise the LAST thing I am thinking about is what is healthy or not.... There is more than enough time for that silliness when I get home..... I started this thread by asking a simple question about whether healthy smoothies are available on HAL.. It was a sincere attempt to gather information to assist me in dealing with a health condition.I do not regard the subject matter as a "silly" one. I am concluding from the responses that, unlike, my experiences on Oceania and Celebrity, HAL does not offer them. That's okay, I will deal with it and have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeene Posted May 11, 2019 #27 Share Posted May 11, 2019 1 hour ago, edgee said: I started this thread by asking a simple question about whether healthy smoothies are available on HAL.. It was a sincere attempt to gather information to assist me in dealing with a health condition.I do not regard the subject matter as a "silly" one. I am concluding from the responses that, unlike, my experiences on Oceania and Celebrity, HAL does not offer them. That's okay, I will deal with it and have a great cruise. I hope you find a way to have your dietary needs met onboard. With 2 SILs with type ll, I know how important it can be to know the ingredients and carb counts of all foods. A cruise is a wonderful place to indulge in delicious foods if you are able. I do think that all the cruiselines make a strong effort to accommodate those people with special needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredT Posted May 12, 2019 #28 Share Posted May 12, 2019 2 hours ago, dundeene said: 3 hours ago, edgee said: I started this thread by asking a simple question about whether healthy smoothies are available on HAL.. It was a sincere attempt to gather information to assist me in dealing with a health condition.I do not regard the subject matter as a "silly" one. I am concluding from the responses that, unlike, my experiences on Oceania and Celebrity, HAL does not offer them. That's okay, I will deal with it and have a great cruise. Sincerely sorry to have offended you. I have always had a tendency to make light of posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted May 12, 2019 #29 Share Posted May 12, 2019 I was very excited to see the early post suggesting that HAL may have changed from their previous offering of smoothies made from pre-packaged junk. I too have just come off two Celebrity cruises where smoothies with real, healthy ingredients are created right in front of you. Sounds like that list of smoothies listed earlier is COMPLETELY misleading! Someone suggested going into the spa...Well at $50 a day, that's a high price to pay for a simple drink! Unless I pay that price, I don't have access. I do utilize the gym and free facilities, but not the Thermal Suite. Good health is never a joke and should be an option available to all! Contrary to the belief of some posters, healthy eating is VERY important to many cruisers, and HAL is at least a decade behind other cruiselines in offering healthy alternatives. We're back on the Eurodam in a week and I'll be more than happy to post if they now offer REAL smoothies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgee Posted May 12, 2019 Author #30 Share Posted May 12, 2019 To Fred T: No worries. Most of us figure we will expand our waistlines at least a little on a cruise...barring a lot of super strenuous touring. Unfortunately I need to keep my eating within some limits... I work to do this partially by keeping my breakfasts limited and healthy and when I can find a good smoothie it is helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted May 12, 2019 #31 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Does anyone remember the famous blender thread? Stupid search wouldn't find it for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbean4 Posted May 12, 2019 #32 Share Posted May 12, 2019 My mom and I were on the Zuiderdam last late October, early November so we were on for Halloween. When we found that smoothies had become available we did have some of them. To me they were OK. But then again we had started going to a local Smoothie King so we do have a way to compare them. Of course the menu at a Smoothie King is considerably bigger. I decided that those form our Smoothie King were better and more flavorful. Better and more natural ingredients also. Then when we were on the Nieuw Statendam for 18 days over the Holidays I didn't have any and my mom didn't have as many. When we disembarked we found a Smoothie King and made a stop to get get a couple to have as we started our drive home. The smoothies on the ship could be better for sure. I noticed the yogurt being used was just one of the plain little cups from the lido. Hopefully they will get better as I am a picky eater and is a way to get more fruit in me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SempreMare Posted May 12, 2019 #33 Share Posted May 12, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 5:10 PM, ZSandy25 said: I have thought about doing this but never have. Go to the Lido and fill a bowl with fruit, pick up a container of yogurt, a container of Almond Milk and head to the bar. Ask nicely if they will blend it up for you. The best idea so far is above from @ZSandy25 I would love to try that (if the Westerdam Lido bar has it) - pineapple slices or chunks - banana slices (I'd slice it up) - yogurt - almond milk or regular milk. In this case the almond milk might taste better. - something with coconut if I could find it August is so far away! ::sniff:: ;-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyeplake Posted May 25 #34 Share Posted May 25 On 5/6/2019 at 10:09 PM, SempreMare said: Such timing! Thanks to @Crew News I took above screen shot from the menu he posted on over the weekend http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/ and pasted that into my Google Drive trip docs. I'm sure the Holland America website has the same info but it's so easy to find on @Crew News website above. Are smoothies included in the have it all drink package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted May 25 #35 Share Posted May 25 1 hour ago, hollyeplake said: Are smoothies included in the have it all drink package? Yes. Both the Signature and Elite Beverage packages, that may be included in the HIA package, include the Quench Beverage package elements where you can find smoothies. Beverage Packages Contents 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaShrek Posted May 25 #36 Share Posted May 25 I read somewhere that blending fruit into a drink increases your blood sugar far more than eating the same amount of fruit whole. I am not sure if this is true. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted May 26 #37 Share Posted May 26 On 5/6/2019 at 11:09 PM, SempreMare said: Such timing! Thanks to @Crew News I took above screen shot from the menu he posted on over the weekend http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/ and pasted that into my Google Drive trip docs. I'm sure the Holland America website has the same info but it's so easy to find on @Crew News website above. And they test good ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyeplake Posted June 10 #38 Share Posted June 10 On 5/25/2024 at 3:40 PM, Crew News said: Yes. Both the Signature and Elite Beverage packages, that may be included in the HIA package, include the Quench Beverage package elements where you can find smoothies. Beverage Packages Contents Thank you so much! I love a smoothie for breakfast most mornings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love4trvl Posted June 10 #39 Share Posted June 10 Yes, they have the vegetable smoothies on the Rotterdam, so I would assume they also have them on the other Pinnacle class ships. We were on the NA in February and they did not have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Niagarawine Posted June 10 #40 Share Posted June 10 30 minutes ago, love4trvl said: Yes, they have the vegetable smoothies on the Rotterdam, so I would assume they also have them on the other Pinnacle class ships. We were on the NA in February and they did not have them. The vegetable smoothies were quite good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyglobetrotter Posted June 11 #41 Share Posted June 11 The problem with HAL smoothies is the sugar load they contain. The 'syrup' they use to make them is pure sugar, so it is very unhealthy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpmpsail Posted June 12 #42 Share Posted June 12 We were just on the Rotterdam and I couldn't find any vegetable smoothies. They did have the fruity smoothies but those are just so sweet and not really made with fresh fruit. I did find pre-made vegetable juices (green juices with spinach, etc) at the Gelato bar. A small glass cost me about $4.75 and large was around $7 - and of course, it's NOT included in the HIA drink package which is such a rip-off since they just have it ready to pour. It's not like I was having it specially made for me. I'm getting so tired of HAL nickel & dimeing passengers to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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