green105 Posted March 31, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 31, 2016 New cruiser with many questions, please help :) If I do schedule dining for 2, do I get a table for 2 or am I seated in a group with others? What if I missed my schedule time, can I still walk in and wait for a table? I'm not a big eater but some reviews said the food portion was small? Am I allowed to order more than just one entree or appetizer? Any tips will help, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 31, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 31, 2016 New cruiser with many questions, please help :) If I do schedule dining for 2, do I get a table for 2 or am I seated in a group with others? What if I missed my schedule time, can I still walk in and wait for a table? I'm not a big eater but some reviews said the food portion was small? Am I allowed to order more than just one entree or appetizer? Any tips will help, thanks. Welcome to Cruise Critic. If you are in My Time Dining, then you will get a table for 2, unless you ask to be seated with others. You can walk in whenever you want, even if you miss your reservation. You can order multiple appetizers, entrees, desserts, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 31, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 31, 2016 The nice thing about cruising is it provides a nice opportunity to order many items to try out. You can order as much or as little as you want and certainly multiple items such as multiple appetizers. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green105 Posted April 1, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Thanks, what about Traditional Dining? Will I have a reserved table with other people since there's only 2 of us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 1, 2016 #5 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Thanks, what about Traditional Dining? Will I have a reserved table with other people since there's only 2 of us? Possibly. If you want to request a table size, send an email to rcldining@rccl.com about 3 weeks before the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted April 1, 2016 #6 Share Posted April 1, 2016 If you feel the MDR is not to your liking, or feel uncomfortable there, give the Windjammer a try. It is a self serve mega buffet, usually having a similar menu (plus lots more) to what is served in the main dining room that night. No lines, no hustling waiters, no noise. Just a quiet place for dinner. And you just walk right in, pick a table you like. Go stroll thru the buffet and take what you like. You will find a 'cook to order' station for that night's specials. Servers will stop by your table to offer anything you may have missed. Drinks, deserts, something you could not find? If none stop by, don't be bashful. Get their attention. They are there to help you. Please don't confuse this with the WJ breakfast or lunch. Dinner there is an entirely different world. Rick and Deirdra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peeker28 Posted April 1, 2016 #7 Share Posted April 1, 2016 You can request a table with others. I just got off and the table next to us had 2 different couples at it and they were seated together for the whole cruise. They had the early dinner (6 pm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted April 1, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 1, 2016 It is important to remember that you must select My Time Dining or Traditional Dining. You can't switch back and forth. With MTD you can eat when you want, and request a table for 2. With Traditional dining you have either early or late seating - approximately 5:30 or 8:30. You can request a table for two, but you are still expected to show up on time each evening. You can also eat at a specialty (pay) restaurant or Windjammer buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted April 1, 2016 #9 Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Traditional dining...be there on time. If you "miss" your time, you'll have to use the buffet, room service or some other venue. It's pretty easy NOT to miss your dining time, since it's the same time every day! No confusion!!! Edited April 1, 2016 by cb at sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green105 Posted April 13, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted April 13, 2016 We decide to go with traditional dining. So once onboard, do I still need to call/confirm reservation every night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 13, 2016 #11 Share Posted April 13, 2016 We decide to go with traditional dining. So once onboard, do I still need to call/confirm reservation every night? Nope, just show up at the proper time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawkfan21 Posted April 14, 2016 #12 Share Posted April 14, 2016 We decide to go with traditional dining. So once onboard, do I still need to call/confirm reservation every night? No need. If unsure about where you'll be seated, I would recommend heading to your assigned dining room once you get on board. They can give you your table number and you can go see if it's to your liking. If you are unhappy with it, they will do their best to find you a better table. We've switched to MTD in the last couple cruises and love it, but have had set time dining in the past and no issues with swapping our table on day 1. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted April 14, 2016 #13 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Another possible new RCI cruiser here! With My Time dining do you have to reserve a table first? Or is it best to? I thought the whole idea of "My Time" was that you can show up when it suits you. I won't know 3 months before how late I'll be out onshore etc. Also what times are the shows usually - that would help me decide when I want to dine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 14, 2016 #14 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Another possible new RCI cruiser here! With My Time dining do you have to reserve a table first? Or is it best to? I thought the whole idea of "My Time" was that you can show up when it suits you. I won't know 3 months before how late I'll be out onshore etc. Also what times are the shows usually - that would help me decide when I want to dine. You do not have to make reservations for MTD, it;s your choice. The theory is that those with reservations will have a shorter wait. The shows are timed to be convenient for the two traditional dining times, so picking an MTD time near one of those times will work for the shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiaBia41 Posted May 16, 2016 #15 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hello. Not sure if you went on your cruise yet or not but you can get a table for two with an assigned dining time. Just make sure you contact RCL and let them know your seating preferences. I just went on a cruise on Independence last month and it was just my mom and I at a table. We had the 8:30 pm seating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted May 16, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 16, 2016 You do not have to make reservations for MTD, it;s your choice. The theory is that those with reservations will have a shorter wait. The shows are timed to be convenient for the two traditional dining times, so picking an MTD time near one of those times will work for the shows. Thank you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 16, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Thank you :) You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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