scottraveller

Thanks Biker. Moved as the times available for MTD were too late for the kids and we all want to sit together. I’ve followed up with an email to RCCL dining. Not heard a thing yet. Next step is concierge then straight to the MDR when we board

I’ve now been advised that my daughter and her family are on the waitlist for the early main dining room on Explorer. My wife and I have been transferred from MTD to the 6pm session. We had MTD booked for all of us but we’ve been moved and they haven’t. My question is how successful is being on the waitlist for the early dining. I suspect that it’s dependent on others cancelling I guess and they may keep some tables free for just this occurrence.  It would be useful to know if others have been successful. It’s for two adults and three kids. Thanks

Spoke with my TA and they have confirmed that my wife and I have been given an early dining room slot. My daughter and her family have been put on the waitlist for the early dining (6pm). Anyone know how likely it is that we will be successful and get the additional 6pm slot so we are all together. I’m guessing how long is a piece of string here

Thanks Biker couldn’t agree more

Cruise is definitely not cancelled but it’s really strange that my wife and I are cancelled from MTD and my daughter isn’t. Looked at MTD reservations on the app and they are sold out now. Looks like the cruise is full. Will phone my TA today as they don’t come out of this smelling of roses. This should have been arranged when I booked it in early 2022. 

Just checked the emails and on the cruise planner and the cancellations are only for my wife and I. My daughter and her family (includes three kids) are still booked on at the times I reserved. This is even more worrying now and I don’t want to be split from my family. Jeez

Thanks for the reply. Could be but I haven’t received any communication at all so a bit worrying. 

Posted earlier that I was trying to book early dining for 7 of us (3 kids) on Explorer our of Ravenna next month but no availability for 6pm or thereabouts. As a backstop I booked MTD a couple of weeks ago for later times each day (7.30 etc). However I’ve just received a load of emails advising that they are all cancelled by Royal Caribbean. They gave no reason for doing so and I wonder if anyone has experienced this before and what the reasoning was please. 

We’re on Explorer in May and have checked in on line. It asks for a time slot to attend the terminal but didn’t advise if there was still a leeway for suite guests. Does anyone know if it is still the one hour before, one hour after this time please? Sailing out of Ravenna in Italy. 

Thanks. Interesting about the MTD turn up without a booking scenario. Im a bit of a control freak so like to have things all organised. I’ve spoken with my TA (who originally has cocked up on this) and they are contacting RCI on this to get us on the early sitting. Can’t say that’ll bring about a solution but you live in hope. I’ll also try the concierge and the maitre’d if necessary. Fingers crossed. The good news is we won’t starve and the kids will get spoiled anyway. 

Thanks Len

Thanks Merion will do. The youngest is only 1 as well. 

Thanks 

I’d prefer to transfer to the main dining room now rather than MTD so that’s what I’ll try and change either before boarding or once I get on board. Whether I’ll be successful or not we’ll see. 

Thanks. Tried to get on the early dining option but no space apparently. With young  grandkids joining us in this cruise it’s a real pain I can’t get the early time at the MDR. Hindsight is a wonderful thing

50 minutes ago, Scottdalfonso said:

You can just show up and wait, basically like a regular restaurant. Once a table is open and the reservations are fulfilled, they'll seat people waiting for tables. 

That’s what I’m worried about. Kids couldn’t handle that. 

Ta Biker. I’m in a suite so I could ask the concierge to see if he can help 

On Explorer in May and had booked MTD for the seven of us (4 adults and 3 kids). Tried to change this to the 6pm main dining room slot but couldn’t. Presumably fully booked.  Question is can you just turn up at 6pm for MTD or is it a requirement to pre book. What if the 6pm time isn’t available could someone advise what happens then please 

This is the note from RCI that I was referring to. Not sure if still available though

Hi we’ve organised a transfer through our hotel in Ravenna (palazzo bezzi) who have arranged a company called Scaioli. As there’s 7 of us we will need two vehicles apparently. I’ve only found this out this morning. The cost would be €160 for one and €110 for the other. They will also take us to the cruise port from the hotel and pick us back up after the cruise to take us to the airport. Having looked at all other options it looks like this is still the cheapest way for the transfers. The only other option for the transfer back to the airport after the cruise is Royal Caribbean themselves. I’ve seen this offered by RCI on the ship but not sure if it is still available. I read that it was $40 per person and for seven this would still be on a par with Scaioli even allowing for two vehicles. 

10 hours ago, pcur said:

Giovanni's accidentally charged me for dinner last Friday, 3/17, that was covered by my UDP.  The charge including 18% gratuity was $53.09.

That’s interesting and not much difference between that and the on line price which is around $50 when converted to US (I’m in the UK)

12 hours ago, orville99 said:

Depending on the demographic on a particular cruise, specialty dining can go from over subscribed to virtually empty. We have been on numerous cruises where the specialty dining wait staff were wandering the ship trying to get people to book a dinner. Typically that ends up with you getting a 2-fer or better. 

Thanks Orville. 
 

26 minutes ago, crewsweeper said:

Prices are also listed on the  app under Dining and selecting the restaurant.  Chops dinner for my upcoming cruise on the Wonder is $69 per adult.  $12.99 for children under 12.

Izumi dinner 1 entree is $59.99 +18% gratuity for 1 entree.  $64.99 + 18% for 2 entrees.

Thanks Crewsweeper very helpful, appreciate the info

34 minutes ago, alicam said:

If I already know it's cheaper online then why would I need to know the difference,  knowing that won't change a thing 

No need, only asking a question. It’s not about you ok

My family and I are on Explorer this summer out of Ravenna. Was going to book speciality restaurants (Izumi and Chops) on line but was wondering how much they are per adult once were on board. Does anyone have any information please. I know it’ll be cheaper on line but would rather have an idea how much of a difference it might be