Excellent dining for restricted diets
Serenade of the Seas Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York
7 Night Canada & New England (Boston Roundtrip)
Sail date: October 02, 2016
Ship: Serenade of the Seas
Cabin type: Oceanview
Cabin number: 2012
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 8 years ago
Review summary
We chose Royal Caribbean because they are reasonably priced and have good reviews for gluten free and dairy free service. We were not disappointed. Our head waiter (Jerome) oversaw each dish to assure our needs were met, and we were able to enjoy all courses safely. We chose from the menu for appetizers and main dishes, and he came up with a surprise dessert after each meal. Everything was flavorful and we had plenty to eat-- not what we are used to at restaurants, where we cannot have appetizers or desserts, and everything is plain. Kudos to RC! Food for special diets is only in the dining room and buffet-- not snack bars. Room service was not reliable.
Our room was straightened multiple times each day, and very clean. Space was small, but, as a married couple, we don't mind.
Some shows were better than others. The visiting entertainers were much better than their own singers/dancers.
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If you need special food, schedule your time so you can dine with the same head waiter when possible, and ask for help from a chef when eating at the buffet. Some chefs are better than others at helping, though.