bagney Posted February 17, 2017 #26 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Yes, it seems as of today you can now reserve (and pay) for Specialty Dining via the Cruise Personalizer. On our Ruby Princess cruise in April of this year, you have the options for Crown Grill and Share. You choose which night and then which time slot (5:30 or 7:30 or 9:30). The website indicates that in order to make the reservation online it has to be paid (Credit Card or PayPal) and can be canceled up to 7 days prior to cruise via Cruise Personalizer and a refund is processed or cancel while onboard at least 24 hours prior to reservation and then your onboard ship account will be credited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted February 17, 2017 #27 Share Posted February 17, 2017 On our free dining for one night ... we had no problem changing to another specialty restaurant and time once on board by calling Dine Line/Dinner reservations from our cabin. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 17, 2017 #28 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Why would it be something to be angry about? Just adds another option to take care of ahead of time and not feel like you have to rush after boarding. I highly doubt they would make all of the inventory available online, there would certainly be tables still available to reserve after boarding for those who don't deal with the internet well. We like to go when we decide onboard not weeks or months ahead of time. We don't rush anywhere when we board. We also don't want to go at 5:30/7:30/9:30. We don't plan our meals ahead of time. I imagine it will fill fast and most will be unavailable if at the last minute we want to head to the specialty restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mermaid1987 Posted February 17, 2017 #29 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I have reserved the anniversary package for the Crowne Grill but I see no way to choose a time. How does this work? Also my TA has gifted us a specialty dinner for the first night of the cruise, how do I choose the time for that. I have seen the new link that lets you choose the time but I can't figure out how to choose for my previous reservation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtrek Posted February 17, 2017 #30 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Is there a way to make Specialty Dining reservations ahead of boarding?Or are reservations only taken once on the ship? I just checked my April 29 cruise on the Ruby and it had the option in the Cruise Personalizer to reserve CG and Share. I made reservations for CG right away just in case it sells out before the cruise even sails! I had to pay for it now, but thats OK - I will use OBC for something else. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiring cajun Posted February 17, 2017 #31 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I would love to reserve Crab Shack ahead!! Can it be done? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiring cajun Posted February 17, 2017 #32 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Ruby on 18th[emoji924][emoji305] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 17, 2017 #33 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I would love to reserve Crab Shack ahead!! Can it be done? Sent from my iPad using Forums Crab Shack is usually not on set nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 17, 2017 #34 Share Posted February 17, 2017 No nasty words in this link, but it kept replacing a section with asterisks and did not work when I clicked on it before editing. http://i.**********/EKxujEH.jpg If you go to the urban dictionary you will see that Imgur does have an alternate "not so nice" definition. That is probably why it was blocked. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Imgur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopco Posted February 17, 2017 #35 Share Posted February 17, 2017 It looks like you can now book online prior to your cruise. We have on booked for May 2017 and April 2018 and both are now allowing specialty restaurant reservations on your "upcoming cruise" page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dides Posted February 17, 2017 #36 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Is this new online reservation option only available for certain ships then? Can't see it on my upcoming cruises with Majestic and Regal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuigiC Posted February 17, 2017 #37 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I just went on my cruise personalizer and reservations can be made for the Emerald for November Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntcardz Posted February 17, 2017 #38 Share Posted February 17, 2017 For my Aug 2018 cruise on the Ruby I am still not able to book on line. It says to call the DINE line once on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoutandlive Posted February 17, 2017 #39 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I'm sailing on the Ruby on Feb 25th and I was able to access reservations for specialty dining via my Cruise Personalizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedy Posted February 17, 2017 #40 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I was just going to pose this exact question until I saw this thread as I noticed the "specialty dining reservations" tab appeared on my upcoming bookings. However, I wasn't sure if you had to prepay to if pre-reserved and it sounds as though you do. I think it is a great option but if one wants to us OBC, then it doesn't work. We will just book online instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jwattle Posted February 17, 2017 #41 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I went on to our reservation on the Grand in November and made our reservations in Sabatinis and Crown, paid for them, and BAM! All set :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBGuy Posted February 17, 2017 #42 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Interesting. We are cruising on the Grand Princess in September. Sure enough, when I went to the Cruise Personalizer just now, there was a link to book specialty restaurant reservations. We always dine in one of the specialty restaurants on embarkation day. Interestingly enough, embarkation day was not one of the options available for either Sabbatini's or Crown Grill. So, I really doubt that I will use this new feature. I can imagine a couple reasons why embarkation day is not offered as an option. A specialty restaurant dinner was included in the price of my ticket. So, I'll see what day that is scheduled when we arrive at our cabin. If it is not for embarkation day, I'll just call the DINE line and make my own reservation. Yes, the times that were offered for either Sabbatini's or Crown Grill were limited to 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30. I, personally, am comfortable with this limitation, and it makes sense to me. I am sure they want to have the flexibility to offer times to passengers who book onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterty Posted February 18, 2017 #43 Share Posted February 18, 2017 It looks like a new feature added to the cruise personalizer. It popped up yesterday on my cruise personalizer for a cruise scheduled for tomorrow but was marked as "closed". I checked my booking scheduled for a year out and it allowed me to purchase a photo package but when selecting the "specialty dining option" it would keep bouncing me out of my personalizer and log me out of princess.com all together. So it would appear is an option they are slowly rolling out that is a bit buggy at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted February 18, 2017 #44 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Not available on my cruises coming up in the near future, but the ones that are further out have this option. I think it's to get more bookings for specialty dining. Sabatinis's is never sold out, in fact seems 1/4 to 1/2 filled when I pay attention, and Crown Grill usually books ups, but does not appear sold out either. We will definitely be booking in advance. I like that this is offered now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 18, 2017 #45 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I think it's to get more bookings for specialty dining. Sabatinis's is never sold out, in fact seems 1/4 to 1/2 filled when I pay attention, and Crown Grill usually books ups, but does not appear sold out either. We will definitely be booking in advance. I like that this is offered now. I think it is response to the many, many requests to have this feature available like it is on some other cruise lines. It will be interesting to see if all spots are taken by embarkation day or if some space is being kept to be reserved on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted February 18, 2017 #46 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I think it is response to the many, many requests to have this feature available like it is on some other cruise lines. It will be interesting to see if all spots are taken by embarkation day or if some space is being kept to be reserved on board. I think having this available will turn into more bookings overall Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tensixmom Posted February 18, 2017 #47 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I just booked a new reservation with the special Princess has right now that includes some OBC's and a specialty dining reservation. It seems like it would be fun to get the Ultimate Balcony Dining one! We will be celebrating an anniversary on our cruise so that might be a neat thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollon Posted February 18, 2017 #48 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I have a free voucher for dinner, and I'll be on the Star in May, does Princess pick the restaurant and time or do I? Hopefully there will be time slots left - I assume I reserve as soon as I get on the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbt001 Posted February 18, 2017 #49 Share Posted February 18, 2017 My Crown Princess 5 day cruise that's 30 days out does NOT have the option, while Grand Princess 10-day at the end of May does have "Specialty Dining Reservations" as a icon choice across the top of the cruise personalizer. Dining times for Crown Grill are 5:30, 7:30, 9:30. Embarkation evening is not a choice. There's also a note: "Be sure to pay immediately in order to confirm your selected reservation time once added to cart." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzeKrazy! Posted February 18, 2017 #50 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Our December Ruby cruise now allows reservations for specialty dining but only if pay the cover charge at the time of making the reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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