Book Ember prior to boarding
We enjoyed it but had trouble getting a 2nd reservation
Contrary to some opinions it IS a popular restaurant
No need to ask the waiter to slow down they will server each course to match your tablemates
If you orfer less you may just be waiting for the next course to arrive
Enjoy
You caan order as many as you like sometimes I order 2 appitzers instead of the main
or a smaller portion of the main course
JUST ASK the waiters do not read minds
Well I needed some humour in my sad little life so decided to check out CC 😉
Nothing has changed in 9 mths 🙄
Back to the OP
We are always in the 45 day window
What I do if I cannot get the earlier time slot is book something then check back every few days to see if something more suitable opens up
Be flexible on the day you may have to juggle restaurants around to get the earlier seating
If all else fails go to the reservations desk (deck 5) on embarkation day & ask if they can get you a more suitable to you time slot
JMO
Enjoy
Lyn
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I had special menu ..you get the menu a day or so before check off what you want they adapt the item to suit your needs like sodium free gluten free etc
When you give your room number at the reservations desk you are flagged that you have a special meal they bring out the pre filled in menu & give it to the waiter that escorts you to the table your meal is served along with other tablemates course by course
No one needs to know you have a special menu
Some waiters will confirm with you that items are what you ordered to be sure that is no issue
I pack mix n match / wash n wear type clothing
even for a month we manage with 1 -26 " case each
Pack for a week then do laundry or use the sink in the cabin for what you can hand wash
I have washed DH Columbia shirts in the sink they dry overnight
Enjoy
You could probably just be in the last group off the 1st cruise then go to the 2nd berth & drop your bags
You can check here to see what berth the ship will be at
https://www.southamptonvts.co.uk/Live_Information/Shipping_Movements_and_Cruise_Ship_Schedule/Cruise_Ship_Schedule/
Thanks for that info
So other reports by some were incorrect then
the speculation that everyone even if they did not switch to SM got 2 accounts was incorrect