Dining assigmnet table number

[boyerd]

What's the direct celebrity number to find out you dining table assignment?

[dkjretired]

What's the direct celebrity number to find out you dining table assignment?

 

Never heard of them having a number to do that, there will be a card in your cabin when you arrive. If there are any problems go see the Maitre'd who will be in the dining room when you board.

[Marlin girl]

what's the direct celebrity number to find out you dining table assignment?

 

1-800-867-5309

 

:)

[Lois R]

Your dining assigment? You mean what your table number will be

and location of the table?

 

Not sure what the phone number is that is listed there but most of

the time they don't actually assign the tables for each cruise until

about 1 week (or so) before each sailing.

 

As Don mentioned, you will have a card in your stateroom with

the table number on it. You can go see the Maitr'd after you board

if you need extra help.

 

Oh, just for curiousity sake I tried that 800# and nothing would

go through.......

[EithneMay]

The table numbers change every sailing! We did a B2B and were at the same "number" table both weeks, but we're in a different location. I wouldn't trust the table number assignments until you are on board and see it with your own eyes.

 

 

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[boyerd]

We like to be at a table of at least 10...12 if possible...2 years ago someone posted a phone number where you can call shortly before your cruise and they will tell you your table number and you find out exactly how many seats there are at that table. I called the number and got the info without a problem....can't find the number now.

[tallcva3344]

Can Elite members call and get prefered seating consideration like D+ members do on RCCL? Like asking for balcony seating. H

[Lois R]

We like to be at a table of at least 10...12 if possible...2 years ago someone posted a phone number where you can call shortly before your cruise and they will tell you your table number and you find out exactly how many seats there are at that table. I called the number and got the info without a problem....can't find the number now.

 

Did you book through Celebrity or with a Travel Agent? If you booked

through X? Call them and they can put the request on your reservation.

They usually do that at the time you book.

If you booked through a TA? They should have asked you what type

of table you prefer at the time you booked.

[tallcva3344]

Did you book through Celebrity or with a Travel Agent? If you booked

through X? Call them and they can put the request on your reservation.

They usually do that at the time you book.

If you booked through a TA? They should have asked you what type

of table you prefer at the time you booked.

 

I booked thru X, but all they asked at the time was the size of the table (6 or 8), and which seating (2nd). I want a balcony table, so I guess I need to call them agian. I know on RCCL as a D+ they normally give me what I ask for. When they don't I change when I get ont he ship. H

[Lois R]

I booked thru X, but all they asked at the time was the size of the table (6 or 8), and which seating (2nd). I want a balcony table, so I guess I need to call them agian. I know on RCCL as a D+ they normally give me what I ask for. When they don't I change when I get ont he ship. H

 

Hi,:) that would be my best suggestion anyway. Go see the Maitr'd

after you board the ship. He is set up outside of the dining room

on sail day. The folks on the phone are not normally going to give

you a "guaranty". They can put the request in for you but they are

not the ones who do the dining assigments.

[Freecall]

The table numbers change every sailing! We did a B2B and were at the same "number" table both weeks, but we're in a different location. I wouldn't trust the table number assignments until you are on board and see it with your own eyes.

 

 

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I am astounded if this is the case. It must make life difficult for the staff.

 

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[cruisestitch]

I don't think that they change every sailing, but I did also experience a change of numbering between two B2B cruises. The first night in the dining room when the staff escort you to your table they are all issued new maps. The staff move from station to station, too, and may not be familiar with the numbering throughout the entire dining room.

[eandj]

The table numbers don't change drastically. However, yes they can change from itinerary to itinerary depending on the number of large groups vs small groups. If you have lots of large groups ( tables of 10 or 12,) that will mix up the assigned numbers of the smaller tables nearby. Our last cruise had many more large groupings than what we have seen in the past. Several church groups, condo resort groups, etc.

 

Boyerd, Best bet is to see the maitr d when you board and request that extra large table if you aren't seated at that already. Take the card from your room that has the table assignment along with you. The maitre d will ask to see it.

[tallcva3344]

The table numbers don't change drastically. However, yes they can change from itinerary to itinerary depending on the number of large groups vs small groups. If you have lots of large groups ( tables of 10 or 12,) that will mix up the assigned numbers of the smaller tables nearby. Our last cruise had many more large groupings than what we have seen in the past. Several church groups, condo resort groups, etc.

 

Boyerd, Best bet is to see the maitr d when you board and request that extra large table if you aren't seated at that already. Take the card from your room that has the table assignment along with you. The maitre d will ask to see it.

 

Is it easy to change a table on 2nd seating (Alaska Cruise)? It seems to me most will ask for 1st seating. H

[phoenix_dream]

Whether late seating is in demand or not seems to depend on two variables - the number of children and the number of very senior citizens. (please don't flame me - I am an AARP member myself and this is an observation, not a criticism). If there are lot of either, then early seating tends to be in demand. Most of the time it is late seating that gets booked up first. You will also find that on port-heavy cruises, late seating is more desirable as it gives everyone time to enjoy themselves in port rather than rush back and change for dinner.

[phoenix_dream]

Forgot to add as well that when seatings book up, it can take an act of Congress to get a table changed. On our last several cruises we tried to change our table in late seating, and even though there were only four of us, and we are Elite cruisers with 20+ Celebrity cruises under our belt we had to really fight hard to get a decent table. The maitre'd was very much less than cooperative, and in fact downright surly even though we initially approached very politely as we always do. On prior cruises, did not have the same maitre'd issue, but had alot of difficulty in changing tables.

 

Reading this one might assume that we are really picky about our table to ask to change so much. Not really the case. On our last cruise we had what I think I could honestly say was one of the worst tables on either floor - we were at the foot of the stairs, back around the corner, right where the rush of people enter and leave the room. On the cruise prior, we were put in a table that was butting up right next to not one but two of the server stations, where there is always alot of hustle and bustle. Can't remember the last time we had a nice table by the window. I know they can't cater to everyone's opinion of 'nice table' but you would think they would keep the worst tables for 'just in case we need them' instead of assigning people upfront.

[JanineM]

Is it easy to change a table on 2nd seating (Alaska Cruise)? It seems to me most will ask for 1st seating. H

 

We are Elite and there is no special consideration. And honestly, in my opinion, that's the way it should be. Why should new cruisers be stuck in the back corners?

 

Anyway, last cruise I waited in line for 2 HOURS to meet with the maitre d' to give up our table (we ate in specialty dining every night). I did it out of courtesy because we had early seating and knew someone else would want the table, but if you think you can breeze in and quickly/easily change a table, you're bound to be disappointed. Everyone seems to want to change tables. It's a nightmare for the staff.

 

So if you decide to make that trek on Sunday afternoon, take your Seapass so you can at least pass the time with some cocktails.;)

[tallcva3344]

Forgot to add as well that when seatings book up, it can take an act of Congress to get a table changed. On our last several cruises we tried to change our table in late seating, and even though there were only four of us, and we are Elite cruisers with 20+ Celebrity cruises under our belt we had to really fight hard to get a decent table. The maitre'd was very much less than cooperative, and in fact downright surly even though we initially approached very politely as we always do. On prior cruises, did not have the same maitre'd issue, but had alot of difficulty in changing tables.

 

Reading this one might assume that we are really picky about our table to ask to change so much. Not really the case. On our last cruise we had what I think I could honestly say was one of the worst tables on either floor - we were at the foot of the stairs, back around the corner, right where the rush of people enter and leave the room. On the cruise prior, we were put in a table that was butting up right next to not one but two of the server stations, where there is always alot of hustle and bustle. Can't remember the last time we had a nice table by the window. I know they can't cater to everyone's opinion of 'nice table' but you would think they would keep the worst tables for 'just in case we need them' instead of assigning people upfront.

 

Did you call a few weeks earlier and put in a request as an Elite member of Celebrity? I Have had more success with tables since I became a D+ with and they give me the best table they can. I have only changed about 1 out of three times the last nine cruises. (Small children at the table, or people that did not speak english, and one gentleman that got unrully drunk the first night). I do not settle for a problem at my table as that is a big part of the cruise. The ones in Aug to Alaska will be 70 cruises. H

[phoenix_dream]

Did you call a few weeks earlier and put in a request as an Elite member of Celebrity? I Have had more success with tables since I became a D+ with and they give me the best table they can. I have only changed about 1 out of three times the last nine cruises. (Small children at the table, or people that did not speak english, and one gentleman that got unrully drunk the first night). I do not settle for a problem at my table as that is a big part of the cruise. The ones in Aug to Alaska will be 70 cruises. H

Have you had success doing this on Celebrity? I didn't know you could do that. Is it the number posted earlier in this thread?

 

I disagree with a previous poster who said Elite members should not get better seating (although I agree it is not a posted benefit). As with anything, money talks when it comes to business. I expect the higher paying Suite guests to get better seating, and after that I expect the more loyal customers to get better seating, and at the very least to get better service from the maitre'd when attempting to change seats. Many businesses, especially service businesses, do more for their more loyal customers. I realize that assigning seating is no small task and that I won't always get the 'best' table in the house, but I am actually seeing a trend over the years that the more loyal I am, the worse the assigned tables seem to be. I kid you not! The table is in fact a big part of the cruise and a main reason I choose the MDR - I like a decent table and I like to get to know the wait staff personally.

[tallcva3344]

Have you had success doing this on Celebrity? I didn't know you could do that. Is it the number posted earlier in this thread?

 

I disagree with a previous poster who said Elite members should not get better seating (although I agree it is not a posted benefit). As with anything, money talks when it comes to business. I expect the higher paying Suite guests to get better seating, and after that I expect the more loyal customers to get better seating, and at the very least to get better service from the maitre'd when attempting to change seats. Many businesses, especially service businesses, do more for their more loyal customers. I realize that assigning seating is no small task and that I won't always get the 'best' table in the house, but I am actually seeing a trend over the years that the more loyal I am, the worse the assigned tables seem to be. I kid you not! The table is in fact a big part of the cruise and a main reason I choose the MDR - I like a decent table and I like to get to know the wait staff personally.

 

Maybe Celebrity should do what RCCL does when an Elite member reaches 25 cruises and call them an Elite Plus. This is slightly different, but they could have a number they call and ask for specific dining. Dining is determined by an on board assignment. All he needs is the 10 to 50 E+ requests as he assigns the tables. He could probably use the help and would cost him no more time to do the assignments. A win-win. H