First time on Anthem of the Seas. I have 8pm seating.

[Diamonddidi]

I don't understand what is "Main dining room"? They all seem to have other names so I am confused.  Can I try the other main dining rooms or am I required to stay at original table in same dining room? My last cruise was 35 years ago so everything is different! Thanks for any information as I have no idea where to go.

[Clarea]

Sounds like you have fixed (traditional) dining, which means you will be assigned a specific table in one of the 4 dining rooms that serve as the "Main Dining Room".  Each dining room serves the same food from the same menu that changes nightly.  The only difference is the decor.

[Diamonddidi]

Thank you Host Clarea! So how do I find out which place to go? Aren't they on different floors?  Will I be notified?  When I booked the cruise this was only choice given to me but that's ok. Also, If I want to do say buffet for dinner, can I do that one night?

Edited August 15, 2019 by Diamonddidi

[Clarea]

Just now, Diamonddidi said:

Thank you Host Clarea! So how do I find out which place to go? Aren't they on different floors?  Will I be notified?  When I booked the cruise this was only choice given to me but that's ok.

 

Your dining assigment will be on your SeaPass card.

[Ourusualbeach]

19 minutes ago, Diamonddidi said:

Also, If I want to do say buffet for dinner, can I do that one night?

Sure, you can do the buffet as many nights as you like. 

[Merion_Mom]

There are also several for-a-fee specialty restaurants, plus the Solarium Bistro which has no charge.  (unless you choose one of the 3 upcharge entrees)

 

You are not obligated to eat in the Main Dining Room, but if you do, you must go at 8 and sit at your assigned table.  (this would be the same as you experienced 35 years ago, I suspect)

 

Here is a sample Anthem SeaPass card.  Note the dining information.  🙂  

 

[Another_Critic]

10 hours ago, Diamonddidi said:

So how do I find out which place to go? Aren't they on different floors?  Will I be notified? 

You will be in The Grande or Chic on deck 3 Aft.

 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/anthem-of-the-seas/deck-plans/1876/03

[Diamonddidi]

Thank you all for your help! It's all very exciting. Last cruise we took we had a porthole in the room and there was no such thing as a balcony cabin!

[Spidybabe1]

You can even go to the main dining room and the buffet on the same night, and then the pizza place, or hot dog stand!

Safe sailing 

[Diamonddidi]

wow! very cool. Thanks for info!