Atpx Posted June 10, 2019 #1 Share Posted June 10, 2019 For a group of 11, I have one day where we are at port until 10PM, so the plan was to get back on the ship at 8:30PM, rest/get ready for an hour, and go to the MDR at 9:30PM. Is this considered too late? Select Dining says I can go anytime between 6 and 9:30, but is the 9:30 really them saying you can come in at 9:30 latest or is it more "please for the love of God finish your meal around this time or be halfway done at least." Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NantahalaCruiser Posted June 10, 2019 #2 Share Posted June 10, 2019 arrival at a little before 9:30 will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserchuck Posted June 10, 2019 #3 Share Posted June 10, 2019 As long as you get through the door by 9:30 pm, you should be ok. I would go about 10 minutes before just to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted June 10, 2019 #4 Share Posted June 10, 2019 You might give the Maitre’d a heads up the day prior that you’ll be coming in just prior to 9:30pm with 11 people. Den 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papadave Posted June 10, 2019 #5 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Try it once. It is possible that a lot of people do this, after seeing the show. If, however, you are the only folks in the dining room, you are probably keeping waitstaff and kitchen staff that could use the 30 minutes of rest, 30 minutes too late. Crew staff can be quite accommodating, smiling while they are working harder than most of us can imagine. It is the job that they applied for and were happy to be hired to perform. However, once you have a chance to assess the situation, be as good a person as you can be. Enjoy your cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alakegirl Posted June 10, 2019 #6 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I agree with the advice to let the MDR management know in advance.....they will appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckiestmanonearth Posted June 10, 2019 #7 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I’m guessing there will be almost nobody waiting in line to get in at 9:30 . Heck I’m usually ready for bed at 9:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheleata Posted June 10, 2019 #8 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I say skip the rest and go to the MDR when you get back. 11 people at 9:30 will keep the employees there until at least 11:00. Or you could always choose the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted June 10, 2019 #9 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Have our considered dinner at a restaurant at the port ? You could try to research a good restaurant and reserve a table,by e mail, for a group of 11. Or, it may be easier,once on board, to get something at the Oceanview Cafe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted June 10, 2019 #10 Share Posted June 10, 2019 take into account that you will be the last to attend and maybe the food is not freshly made and the service will not be the best, at that time the employees already want to go to rest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnydays456 Posted June 10, 2019 #11 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I would try to get there closer to 915? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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