Vegan Experience on Princess Cruise

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A Vegan's Cruise Experience: A Tale of Two Halves! As a dedicated vegan, I approached my recent Princess Cruise with a mix of excitement and trepidation. While the prospect of a week-long vacation was thrilling, the question of dietary accommodations loomed large. Initially, the experience was a bit of a rollercoaster. Many staff members seemed unfamiliar with vegan dietary needs, leading to confusion and disappointment. Simple requests for vegan alternatives were often met with blank stares or dismissive responses. It was clear that veganism was not a priority for the cruise line. However, a few individuals truly shined, transforming my cruise experience. I want to give a special shoutout to Executive Sous Chef Kuldeep, Sous Chef Randy, and especially Demi Chef DPartie Kareem, and even more importantly First Commis ChefJavier (Jamaican), whose passion and commitment to creating delicious vegan meals were truly inspiring. Kariem and Javier’s culinary skills and willingness to go the extra mile made every meal a delightful experience. I truly appreciate these four amazing chefs for their kindness and dedication to my medical dietary needs. I truly am grateful! For the first time ever in nine years, I was feeling embarrassed and shame for being vegan. It didn’t matter where I was on the ship or what vegan treat or meal or drink I was met with a No and felt like a burden. So again, these four gentlemen cheered me up and were simply wonderful! Thank you! I also want to acknowledge the incredible work of the cruise director, Kristoff, and his team. Their infectious energy, engaging activities, and hilarious trivia nights made the cruise even more enjoyable. While the available vegan options for food, cocktails, and the bakery highlights were few and far between, the ship itself offered a pleasant atmosphere and a variety of activities. The couples massage and especially the blowout with scalp massage were both a standout, that was truly luxurious, relaxing, and rejuvenating. Huge and generous thank you to Alvin our cabin keeper. Alvin, you were wonderful! Thank you Princess Cruise offered some enjoyable aspects, but it fell very short in terms of catering to the needs of vegans; unless Chef Kuldeep, Randy, Kariem, and especially Javier (from Jamaica) are aboard. Honestly, with a little more effort and training, the cruise line could significantly improve the experience for plant-based travelers. By prioritizing vegan options, providing comprehensive staff training, and partnering with reputable vegan food and alcohol suppliers, Princess Cruises could be a leader in vegan-friendly cruising! Food for thought: Vegetarian can eat vegan, Vegan can’t eat vegetarian. Vegan Options take care of vegetarians and vegans!

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San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Mazatlan, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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