NCteacherlovescruising Posted July 9, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 9, 2019 I’ve read about some bad Select dining experiences, mostly dealing with long lines and wait times, even with reservations, which in itself seems to defeat the purpose. Is this the exception or the norm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted July 9, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 9, 2019 There are definitely challenges during the first night of dining.... Then things get sorted out, for the most part. That 'norm' always happens when there are an over abundance of passengers who want to eat between 6.30p - 7.15p, after all the Select MDR only has X number of seats and as such some wait time may need to be expected. Yes, you are correct, it does defeat the purpose when many want to eat at the same time, otherwise when reservations are made in advance, frequently they are honoured within a reasonable time frame as the staff cannot always move the lingers or those who just sat, out... bon appetite and bon voyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberCascades Posted July 9, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 9, 2019 The only time I've ever found there to be a wait of longer than 5 minutes, on any Celebrity ship we've been on, is on chic nights. Everyone seems to want to eat at the same time. We've learned to get there closer to 6:30 than 7:00 on those nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCteacherlovescruising Posted July 9, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Bo1953 said: There are definitely challenges during the first night of dining.... Then things get sorted out, for the most part. That 'norm' always happens when there are an over abundance of passengers who want to eat between 6.30p - 7.15p, after all the Select MDR only has X number of seats and as such some wait time may need to be expected. Yes, you are correct, it does defeat the purpose when many want to eat at the same time, otherwise when reservations are made in advance, frequently they are honoured within a reasonable time frame as the staff cannot always move the lingers or those who just sat, out... bon appetite and bon voyage The first night won’t be an issue because we have reservations at Qsine. The nights I have made reservations for select dining are at 6:30, looks like right during the rush. Thanks! 42 minutes ago, AmberCascades said: The only time I've ever found there to be a wait of longer than 5 minutes, on any Celebrity ship we've been on, is on chic nights. Everyone seems to want to eat at the same time. We've learned to get there closer to 6:30 than 7:00 on those nights. That’s good! I already asked, and has been answered, but I forget when chic nights are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted July 9, 2019 #5 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Try to arrive 10 - 15 minutes early for your reservation, if you can. bon appetite and bon voyage 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keep on cruisin Posted July 10, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 10, 2019 We have been on Summit 3 times, all with select dining. We made our reservations early, for between 6 and 7. We have never waited more than 5 minutes. And that is just waiting for our turn with the hostess. One of the sailings we had 15 of us at 3 tables with 6 pm reservations. So that was a little different. They just arranged that we had the same 3 tables nightly. That was easier for them than trying to figure it out each night. There was another large family at a near by table nightly as well. I think 12. I can't speak to not having reservations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruzerDeb Posted July 10, 2019 #7 Share Posted July 10, 2019 So if you have select (anytime) dining, you need to make reservations? You can't just go when you feel like it, which seems to me to be the point of having a fexible dining time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted July 10, 2019 #8 Share Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, CruzerDeb said: So if you have select (anytime) dining, you need to make reservations? You can't just go when you feel like it, which seems to me to be the point of having a fexible dining time. c - Yes you can do a walk up for sure, not an issue. Another, albeit possibly minor for some, point for Select Dining is the ability to start dining at any time between the fixed 'Traditional' early and late dining times. e.g. if one prefers to eat at 6.15p each night, then they have the opportunity to make a reservation for this time each night. Which can be changed or cancelled at any time aboard. bon appetite and bon voyage Edited July 10, 2019 by Bo1953 Clarification 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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