This cruise had been on my mind for months! Working out to look good in my bikini and researching shore excursions were towards the top of my priority list. One thing that I was slightly worried about, though, was the food on the ship. Here's the thing: when I travel I often count on being able to run to a grocery store to grab something simple to eat. Fruit, smoothies, a salad from a salad bar, or even some frozen veggies patties to pop in a hotel microwave are always pretty accessible no matter where I am. However, I knew that a cruise would be different. Besides the beautiful views, fun in the sun, cruise entertainment, and gorgeous ports, I had also heard about the rich food offered and corresponding 10 pound weight gain. Rich food usually means not vegan... Womp Womp.
Upon boarding the ship at about 3:30 in the afternoon, I was worried. Dinner wouldn't be served until 5:30 and lunch had already passed, so we grabbed something to eat in the promenade. The restaurant offered a variety of pre-made sandwiches (with meat), pizza, pastries and cookies, and fruit cups, so I ordered five fruit cups... Yes, five. "Worried" would be an understatement with regards to how I viewed my diet for the next 7 days. Would I be eating only fruit for my stint on this boat? Don't get me wrong, I truly respect the fruitarian lifestyle and have even tried it myself and lasted a few days. I just wasn't planning on starting on my vacation!
Luckily, I was happily surprised on the first night of dinner. The menu boasted countless fancy-schmancy meat dishes, BUT I had hope! There was one lone dish, Grilled Vegetable Tacos with Soy Chili, that I could have.
It was exactly what it sounded like... Flour tortillas with a variety of grilled veggies including zucchini, peppers, carrots, and onions all atop some chili made of soy crumbles and beans. Of course, I would have loved to have some sort of sprouted grain, corn, or at least whole wheat tortillas but beggars can't be choosey. I was just happy to have something other than fruit and lettuce. However, the best part was having a the wait staff supervisor (shout out to Gianni!) approach me at the end of the meal (and every ensuing dinner) to ask what I would like to eat the following day! Now that's some GREAT service!!!
More cruise meals to follow! How do y'all stay vegan/ healthy while traveling?
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