sharecruises Posted May 17, 2012 #1 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Hi....I am racking my brain to remember how how do you do it for different ships?? I know there is a "formula" but I forgot it.. thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmac3 Posted May 17, 2012 #2 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I have it somewhere - I believe it goes something like this - the first two letters of the ships' name followed by maitred at carnival dot com. I'll look for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea_u_onboard Posted June 26, 2012 #3 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Did you find it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmac3 Posted June 27, 2012 #4 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I have it somewhere - I believe it goes something like this - the first two letters of the ships' name followed by maitred at carnival dot com. I'll look for it. Wow! I had forgotten about this thread - thought it was deleted. I did look for it and my original post was correct. First two letters of the ships; named followed by maitred at carnival dot com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaMomof4 Posted June 28, 2012 #5 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Do they actually reply if you email them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted June 28, 2012 #6 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Sometimes. Of course if you email too far in advance, whoever reads it might not even be on the ship for your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmac3 Posted June 28, 2012 #7 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Do they actually reply if you email them? They do respond . . . I normally don't contact them until about two weeks out - that's how the Maitre'D of the Spirit told me to do it. It helps if you have a specific table number to request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted June 28, 2012 #8 Share Posted June 28, 2012 why would you contact the ma. d or cruise director before your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrettyHazardous Posted June 28, 2012 #9 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Wow this is great to know! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmac3 Posted June 29, 2012 #10 Share Posted June 29, 2012 why would you contact the ma. d or cruise director before your cruise? I contact the MD to specify my seating preferences - I usally request a specific table and they have always accommodated me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted June 29, 2012 #11 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I contact the MD to specify my seating preferences - I usally request a specific table and they have always accommodated me. I was only curious. if people are able to email these people then why cant agents send requests via email to simplify stuff. I imagine the thousands of emails these people must get now. do you always get your requests done this way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted June 29, 2012 #12 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I contact the MD to specify my seating preferences - I usally request a specific table and they have always accommodated me. I think the more people who do this .. its going to get to where maybe they wouldnt be able to accomodate all the requests.. like everyone wants to sit by the window, or a table for 2 is popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted June 29, 2012 #13 Share Posted June 29, 2012 The CD write a letter and give it to the front desk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted June 29, 2012 #14 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I think the more people who do this .. its going to get to where maybe they wouldnt be able to accomodate all the requests.. like everyone wants to sit by the window, or a table for 2 is popular. I have seen the mess over at Johns Blog with tons of people requesting free stuff -- wow. But to be able to email cruise directors to get in touch with the head honcho in the dining room. do they respond back with your request-- or do you find out onboard? what makes a certain table more special then the others? (never paid attention to the location) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmac3 Posted June 29, 2012 #15 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I was only curious. if people are able to email these people then why cant agents send requests via email to simplify stuff. I imagine the thousands of emails these people must get now. do you always get your requests done this way? It has worked for us the last 3 or 4 cruises. The way it came to be for us - we were on the final night of a cruise and asked the Maitre'D if he was going to be on the ship the following March - we really liked our table which was a booth type table for four on the lower level of the Normandie dining room (Pride) near his station. He told us he wouldn't be on the ship but gave us the email and his replacement's name and told us to make the request several weeks before the cruise. If they have specific requests ahead of time it may be easier for them to accommodate requests than on the first day of the cruise after they've made their assignments. I would also assume if they are being overwhelmed with emails they would change their email addresses. This may work for us because we always request late seating, assigned dining. On our last several cruises there are numerous vacant tables - in fact it seems most of the tables for two are vacant. On a smaller scale, we do the same for the Steakhouse - we email them directly rather than using the Carnival website, make the reservation and tell them which table we want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmac3 Posted June 29, 2012 #16 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I have seen the mess over at Johns Blog with tons of people requesting free stuff -- wow. But to be able to email cruise directors to get in touch with the head honcho in the dining room. do they respond back with your request-- or do you find out onboard? what makes a certain table more special then the others? (never paid attention to the location) We like to sit near the Maitre'D station - the service seems to be better and it is a good spot for people watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted June 29, 2012 #17 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I wouldnt even know what table to ask for. I do know when we were on the legend the table we had was a large one to the left of the Mairte de desk. I can imagine all the people sending emails asking for a window seat and only be seated at a table for two- not realizing #1- its dark out and you will not be seeing anything anyhow #2- those tables seat 8-10 people. Next cruise we are a family of 3 and I do NOT want a booth. can I request something like that-- I mean I do not care where the table is-- but please do not put me in a booth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted June 29, 2012 #18 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I wouldnt even know what table to ask for. I do know when we were on the legend the table we had was a large one to the left of the Mairte de desk. I can imagine all the people sending emails asking for a window seat and only be seated at a table for two- not realizing #1- its dark out and you will not be seeing anything anyhow #2- those tables seat 8-10 people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectormm Posted June 29, 2012 #19 Share Posted June 29, 2012 How do you make reservations for the steakhouse on your ship? We will be on the Carnival Freedon beginning Oct 28. I would like to make reservations for my husband and I. Thanks for any help.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmac3 Posted July 3, 2012 #20 Share Posted July 3, 2012 How do you make reservations for the steakhouse on your ship? We will be on the Carnival Freedon beginning Oct 28. I would like to make reservations for my husband and I. Thanks for any help.:) You can contact the steakhouse via the 1st two letters of the ship's name followed by steakhouse or supper at carnival dot com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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