nycruise Posted November 26, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 26, 2014 so we can eat dinner at 7PM - 8PM at the restaurants of our choice. We're thinking of booking a February sailing, which is 10 weeks away but it's my understanding people have been booking restaurant and entertainment reservations since mid October (120 days prior to sailing). So at this point we're leary to book and than find out we can't get reservations to shows and restaurants at the prime times. Since we are within 90 days we wouldn't be able to cancel the cruise without penalty. Seems like a catch 22. Any suggestions?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 26, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 26, 2014 so we can eat dinner at 7PM - 8PM at the restaurants of our choice. We're thinking of booking a February sailing, which is 10 weeks away but it's my understanding people have been booking restaurant and entertainment reservations since mid October (120 days prior to sailing). So at this point we're leary to book and than find out we can't get reservations to shows and restaurants at the prime times. Since we are within 90 days we wouldn't be able to cancel the cruise without penalty. Seems like a catch 22. Any suggestions?:confused: I believe you can call Royal and ask about dining reservations on a specific sailing, before you book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycruise Posted November 26, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Just checked with RCCL, they can't give any info until you are booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 26, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 26, 2014 As has been mentioned in several other threads, you don't need reservations - and as you've noted it's very likely all of the reserevable slots online at those times are gone by now. You either have to trust that something will be available when you get on board (it will be) or don't book. Biker, who thinks this question will be asked ad nauseum for months to come.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookmg40 Posted November 26, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 26, 2014 so we can eat dinner at 7PM - 8PM at the restaurants of our choice. We're thinking of booking a February sailing, which is 10 weeks away but it's my understanding people have been booking restaurant and entertainment reservations since mid October (120 days prior to sailing). So at this point we're leary to book and than find out we can't get reservations to shows and restaurants at the prime times. Since we are within 90 days we wouldn't be able to cancel the cruise without penalty. Seems like a catch 22. Any suggestions?:confused: I booked the Feb. 20 cruise just yesterday and today I confirmed all my dining reservations. I had no trouble getting the times I wanted - mostly between 7pm and 8:15pm. The only restaurant we had trouble with was Izumi but there were plenty of choices for all the others and I was surprised at that. Your sailing may be different but I did not have any trouble. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dame 1 Posted November 26, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 26, 2014 We are on the Jan 23rd sailing on the Quantum and we just booked all our reservations for dining and entertainment about 2 weeks ago and got the times of our choosing. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycruise Posted November 26, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks guys for the info, that's reassuring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keasel Posted November 26, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 26, 2014 We booked the Dec 12 cruise and made show and dinner reservations in mid October. All shows were available at all times (roughly 55-60 days out). Most restaurants were available at most times; but Izumi (small venue) had very limited choices of times. I went back and checked today (16 days out) and 2 of the 3 Mama Mia and Sonic Odyssey shows were closed and 4 of the 8 Starwater shows were closed. Restaurant choices were more limited; but not that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw_1970 Posted November 27, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 27, 2014 We have booked Mamma Mia for Day 2 in the afternoon and a couple of restaurants for the first couple of days. We will then take our chances for the rest of our 8 night cruise that we board on Jan 3rd. I don't like my cruises to be too regimented. There will be tables available. They never allow every single table at 7:45 to be pre booked in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 27, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 27, 2014 We have booked Mamma Mia for Day 2 in the afternoon and a couple of restaurants for the first couple of days. We will then take our chances for the rest of our 8 night cruise that we board on Jan 3rd. I don't like my cruises to be too regimented. . +1, this should be everyone's plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL&Fam Posted November 27, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 27, 2014 We have booked Mamma Mia for Day 2 in the afternoon and a couple of restaurants for the first couple of days. We will then take our chances for the rest of our 8 night cruise that we board on Jan 3rd. I don't like my cruises to be too regimented. There will be tables available. They never allow every single table at 7:45 to be pre booked in advance. I dont like to get over regimented either but I got tweets strongly recommending booking all entertainment & dining pre cruise. Just one less thing to be concerned about. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycruise Posted November 27, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I prefer the "old days" where you didn't need to book anything prior to sailing. Then they started with booking the tours prior to the cruise, now it's also restaurants and entertainment. Doesn't leave much room for spontaneity, we saw that on the NCL Breakaway. I guess I'd rather book everything in advance and then make changes as the cruise goes along. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycruise Posted November 29, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Just an update, booked the cruise and was able to get the dining and entertainment slots we wanted. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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