Now that standard dining of early and late have gone away so has the speed if service. The need of rotating tables is not that important
and Baked Alaska was a show and enjoyed by the whole restaurant venue
The upper decks will have plenty away from the pool you will just need to pick out a good spot that will work.
or plan on your own balcony especially the rear cabins.
Well put, only way to really know is try it.
I the early years it was easy to get a space, now it’s a race on embarkation day with B2B cruisers reserving before you. Yes and shade is a premium.