Thread: Dinning time preferences

Originally Posted by MilliesMom

Janice, did your travel agent "link" your reservations? If yes, that may be the reason. Any time we travel with family or friends, we link the reservations and have always be seated togehter at dinner no matter which cruise line we were on. Never had to see the manager either.

Yes I did link all of the reservations. That assured that they would be seated together. To actually place people at specific tables, requires the restaurant
manager visit.

Originally Posted by becca23

Thanks Reggie. Our we only having dinner in the dining room or are we going to have at least one dinner in a Specialty Restaurant??????

I'll have to check out the menus. I do appreciate a good steak, but can't see having to spend a bunch extra to get one.

I've never cruised yet, but I am trying to plan my first cruise to be perfect!

Originally Carly and I booked "Anytime" dining as Princess has that for one of their options. But after reading many reviews it didn't sound so good anymore. Apparently you still need to make reservations or you wait in line.

Many people suggested the late dining option, so that you had time to leisurely dress for dinner after a full day in port. So that is the option we went with. I hope it was a good choice.

Originally Posted by Tracey

I've never cruised yet, but I am trying to plan my first cruise to be perfect!

Originally Carly and I booked "Anytime" dining as Princess has that for one of their options. But after reading many reviews it didn't sound so good anymore. Apparently you still need to make reservations or you wait in line.

Many people suggested the late dining option, so that you had time to leisurely dress for dinner after a full day in port. So that is the option we went with. I hope it was a good choice.

From what you said Tracy, l think you made the best decision. I hate both times, one is way to early and the other is too late. Just don't go right to bed after dinner, and it might spoil you pigging out and the Chocolate Buffet, but otherwise its the best of the two evils for most of us!

Did you guys know that Escargot was on the Alternative menu on the Mercury! Dru was in Snail Heaven!

Mmmm! When is the chocolate buffet??

Originally Posted by Renorita

From what you said Tracy, l think you made the best decision. I hate both times, one is way to early and the other is too late.

I completely agree with you. I hate both times as well. In a perfect world, I'd have a 7pm seating.
So..When I rule the world . . . . .

Originally Posted by Tracey

I've never cruised yet, but I am trying to plan my first cruise to be perfect!

Originally Carly and I booked "Anytime" dining as Princess has that for one of their options. But after reading many reviews it didn't sound so good anymore. Apparently you still need to make reservations or you wait in line.

Many people suggested the late dining option, so that you had time to leisurely dress for dinner after a full day in port. So that is the option we went with. I hope it was a good choice.

The good thing about it is that you can still do anytime dining if you want.
And, you will always have your assigned dining available.
Be kind, advise your waiter and tablemates if you don't plan on having dinner
at the assigned time. It will keep them from waiting for you.

BTW, you're gonna love the Sapphire Princess.

Originally Posted by reggierail

Already done that Ziggy. I've put in dining requests for everyone as they requested. I've also linked everyone on both dining options so they will be seated together.

Thanks Reggie, wish I could join the late seating but hope they will be plenty wanting early too

Originally Posted by Renorita

Did you guys know that Escargot was on the Alternative menu on the Mercury! Dru was in Snail Heaven!

Note to self: MUST book next cruise on the Mercury!!!

What is the chocolate buffet that was mentioned, and when is it served? I'm such a sucker for chocolate dipped fruit!