Cruising as a Vegetarian

As a traveling vegetarian getting ready to explore vibrant locales like Mexico and the Caribbean, you might think your food choices would be limited. However, that's far from the truth on a Dinogo cruise. Vegetarians will be delighted to find a plethora of delicious meat-free options across nearly all onboard dining venues—available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks alike. Savoring new, mouthwatering, chef-prepared dishes at every meal is one of the highlights of any getaway, allowing passengers with special dietary needs to indulge as well. So, with no cooking or cleaning up to do, you can add a wealth of vegetarian choices to the long list of cruising delights.

Breakfast

When it comes to vegetarian dining on a cruise, breakfast offers a myriad of choices. Eggs are cooked in countless ways: you can opt for a personalized veggie omelet or the signature huevos rancheros at Seaday Brunch. Indulge in fluffy pancakes topped with blueberry compote or revisit childhood with a plate of cereal French toast. For a hearty start to your day, try oatmeal paired with fresh fruit from the Dining Room’s breakfast selection. Another flavorful option is the veggie breakfast burrito from BlueIguana Cantina, where you can customize it with all the salsas and hot sauces you desire.

Lunch

Many of Dinogo’s onboard eateries boast “build-your-own” stations, perfect for crafting personalized meals like noodle bowls, salads, and pasta dishes, all of which make for excellent vegetarian lunch options. One day, you might visit the Lido Restaurant’s Mongolian Wok station and watch as a skilled chef expertly stir-fries your chosen noodles, veggies, and sauce. The next day could lead you to the pasta bar at Pasta Bella, where you can create your own unique combination of pasta, sauce, and toppings.

Looking for something lighter before you enjoy the beaches of The Bahamas? Opt for a healthier all-you-can-eat experience at Fresh Creations, where the salad station boasts nearly a dozen types of greens, a multitude of vegetables, and tasty dressings. Seasoned vegetarians understand that they can always find a tempting selection of flavorful dishes at an Indian restaurant, and Dinogo’s Tandoor fits the bill. From its clay ovens, a variety of naan breads, pilafs, and poppadoms emerge, along with lentil and vegetable-rich curries and an abundance of chutneys.

Dinner

If your meat-loving family members want to dine at the Steakhouse, feel free to join them! The vegetarian-friendly options include grilled Portobello mushrooms drizzled with balsamic glaze, baked onion soup for starters, and dinner salads featuring sun-ripened beefsteak tomatoes topped with gorgonzola crumbles or baby leaf spinach paired with fresh mushrooms. You can also complement your meal with sides like Yukon gold mashed potatoes with horseradish or creamy garlic spinach, and of course, indulge in a sumptuous dessert to finish your dining experience. You’re sure to leave feeling completely satisfied.

Cruisers rave about the veggie burger at Guy’s Burger Joint, an ideal spot for a laid-back, poolside dinner after a fun-filled day in the sun. It’s a robust, two-handed creation that you can customize at the toppings bar, best enjoyed with crispy, salty skin-on fries. Celebrity chef Guy Fieri also curates the menu at Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, another onboard venue that offers veggie-friendly sides to complement its meat dishes. Treat yourself to a generous serving of Mac Daddy Mac ‘n Cheese or Old Skool Potato Salad, and be prepared to guard your plate from eager kids’ forks!

Snacks

Snack time is whenever you want! Enjoy delicious bean tacos topped with homemade salsas at BlueIguana Cantina, the perfect pairing with a refreshing margarita as you watch the sunset during your cruise to Mexico. And few things are more refreshing than a towering cone of soft-serve ice cream from Swirls (open 24 hours on the Lido deck) while you sail across the stunning blue Pacific to Hawaii.

Other onboard venues available around the clock to satisfy your cravings include Pizza Pirate, offering vegetarian-friendly slices of margherita, funghi, and quattro formaggi, along with side salads. You can also visit the Dinogo Deli for a caprese sub served with pickle spears on the side, perfect for your snack needs. And don’t forget about 24-hour Room Service—just pick up the phone, place your order, and have whatever you desire delivered straight to your stateroom!

Enjoy a Vegetarian Vacation

With a plethora of amazing vegetarian options available onboard, a vegetarian cruiser will never have to eat the same meal twice, although you might just want to! You may find yourself heading straight for the Belgian waffles each morning or dreaming up countless combinations of pasta, sauces, and vegetables to try before returning home. And there's absolutely no guilt in ordering warm cookies from room service once more.

Whether you are the only vegetarian in your party or your entire family has embraced a veggie lifestyle, you'll never feel deprived when it comes to enjoying a wide variety of delicious and satisfying meals at sea.