earltonharley Posted February 22, 2022 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Good Morning to the most knowledgeable cruising public, We will be sailing the December 26th cruise (New Years Eve) and we have returned to our favorite cabin designation J4 Junior Suite. I know that we can have dinner in Costal Kitchen (if space available), but my question is, can we have my son and daughter in law join us for a meal? They are in a balcony cabin and that doesn’t qualify as is. Has anyone encountered this? Thanks for your help. It is, by no means, a deal breaker. We can’t wait to get back on board. Happy Sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted February 22, 2022 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 minute ago, earltonharley said: Good Morning to the most knowledgeable cruising public, We will be sailing the December 26th cruise (New Years Eve) and we have returned to our favorite cabin designation J4 Junior Suite. I know that we can have dinner in Costal Kitchen (if space available), but my question is, can we have my son and daughter in law join us for a meal? They are in a balcony cabin and that doesn’t qualify as is. Has anyone encountered this? Thanks for your help. It is, by no means, a deal breaker. We can’t wait to get back on board. Happy Sailing! Generally speaking - it isn't allowed. However, you may be able to have them join you for dinner one night depending on how full the CK is and how the Maitre' D is feeling when you make your reservations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocher Posted February 22, 2022 #3 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Never hurts to ask as long as you are prepared for the mostly likely answer which is no. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted February 22, 2022 #4 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Unfortunately not 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted February 22, 2022 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Unfortunately not Glad to hear it. I dont think people who didnt pay for the privilege should get it. ..otherwise it diminishes it for those who paid for it. Good for them saying no. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted February 22, 2022 #6 Share Posted February 22, 2022 25 minutes ago, earltonharley said: Good Morning to the most knowledgeable cruising public, We will be sailing the December 26th cruise (New Years Eve) and we have returned to our favorite cabin designation J4 Junior Suite. I know that we can have dinner in Costal Kitchen (if space available), but my question is, can we have my son and daughter in law join us for a meal? They are in a balcony cabin and that doesn’t qualify as is. Has anyone encountered this? Thanks for your help. It is, by no means, a deal breaker. We can’t wait to get back on board. Happy Sailing! Typically, they do not allow you to bring guests to Coastal Kitchen and I would not expect it to be allowed on a holiday sailing. However, seeing that you are sailing on Anthem, you have a much better chance of actually getting a Coastal Kitchen reservation as someone in a JS and that is a ship that has been much more flexible in the past. I would go make reservations when you board and see what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace1zoe2 Posted February 22, 2022 #7 Share Posted February 22, 2022 We were on Symphony two weeks ago in a Sky Class Suite. We asked to have friends in a balcony join us for 1 night at a table for 4. We were denied. The maitre'd advised that they must be in a JS or higher to dine in CK even as a guest. You may have a different outcome so it doesn't hurt to ask. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieRoo Posted February 22, 2022 #8 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) On the last few sailings we’ve been on since the restart, in GS and CLS, Coastal Kitchen has been very crowded for dinner. I’m not sure if it is due to the RoyalUp, but all of the higher end suites were full even though the ship was not at full capacity. Maybe that is the reason they are being strict about the policy of not allowing guests. The high end suites are paying serious money for access to Coastal. It wouldn’t be fair to them to allow everyone to eat there. Just my opinion. Edited February 22, 2022 by RosieRoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HicksRA Posted February 22, 2022 #9 Share Posted February 22, 2022 And along with the suites being pretty much fully booked, it seems there are a lot of pinnacles cruising currently as well which adds to the number of diners in CK. This leaves little room for JSes to get reservations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 22, 2022 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, HicksRA said: And along with the suites being pretty much fully booked, it seems there are a lot of pinnacles cruising currently as well which adds to the number of diners in CK. This leaves little room for JSes to get reservations. Since restart and social distancing...Pinnacles are at the level of a newbie in a JS. Same thing, no guaranteed access and have to make reservations daily for dinner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted February 22, 2022 #11 Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, earltonharley said: Good Morning to the most knowledgeable cruising public, We will be sailing the December 26th cruise (New Years Eve) and we have returned to our favorite cabin designation J4 Junior Suite. I know that we can have dinner in Costal Kitchen (if space available), but my question is, can we have my son and daughter in law join us for a meal? They are in a balcony cabin and that doesn’t qualify as is. Has anyone encountered this? Thanks for your help. It is, by no means, a deal breaker. We can’t wait to get back on board. Happy Sailing! Try $aying a very nice hello to the maitre'd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted February 22, 2022 #12 Share Posted February 22, 2022 We brought guests several times on Harmony in December. Perhaps there was just space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted February 22, 2022 #13 Share Posted February 22, 2022 On the Harmony in January, a friend of ours had a suite and DW did eat breakfast in the Costal Kitchen with her one morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghis Posted February 22, 2022 #14 Share Posted February 22, 2022 We brought a non-suite guest to dinner one night without any issue. I’m sure it helps that we like to eat at the first timeslot when there isn’t likely to be as much demand and they may be able to be flexible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnole Posted February 22, 2022 #15 Share Posted February 22, 2022 We’ve had guests join us for one dinner on a week long cruise. Of course you make the request and hope they have availability. I don’t know if being in a JS vs a GS or higher will make an impact, but it could because that JS perk is based on availability and not a guarantee for JS guests let alone someone not even eligible. My guess is that if the ship is very busy you likely won’t be accommodated. If there is low demand you stand a chance. If you were in a GS or higher, and there was low demand, I would say it is likely you could bring g a guest one night of the trip. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted February 22, 2022 #16 Share Posted February 22, 2022 As my dad used to say, it never hurts to ask... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earltonharley Posted February 22, 2022 Author #17 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Thank you all for the timely responses! You folks are great! As for the gentleman that is “happy” they say no, this was a general question. I wasn’t asking for a kidney. Happy Sailing! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleC Posted February 22, 2022 #18 Share Posted February 22, 2022 5 hours ago, reallyitsmema said: Typically, they do not allow you to bring guests to Coastal Kitchen and I would not expect it to be allowed on a holiday sailing. However, seeing that you are sailing on Anthem, you have a much better chance of actually getting a Coastal Kitchen reservation as someone in a JS and that is a ship that has been much more flexible in the past. I would go make reservations when you board and see what they say. We usually sail in JS’s and were in one on Anthem last October. We had no problem making dinner reservations in CK, however, we did notice that it was a lot busier than we have experienced in the past. We prefer to dine about 9pm and usually find CK is fairly quiet by that time but it was almost full on the nights we ate in there. If it remains the same given the ship is now sailing at a higher capacity, I think it unlikely the OP would be allowed to bring guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnole Posted February 22, 2022 #19 Share Posted February 22, 2022 56 minutes ago, earltonharley said: Thank you all for the timely responses! You folks are great! As for the gentleman that is “happy” they say no, this was a general question. I wasn’t asking for a kidney. Happy Sailing! One Suggestion. Don’t ask your first night. Maybe get to know the restaurant manager once before you ask for a special favor. If you get a friendly attitude/dialogue I’m sure that will help and you can perhaps ask the next time. I think they have discretion and some might allow it, while others simply won’t at all. If the person doesn’t give you the time of day when you try to make your own reservations, you’ll probably already know the answer. I find a sincere smile and friendly attitude goes a long way independent of a tip. Again, good luck. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homedepot124 Posted February 23, 2022 #20 Share Posted February 23, 2022 We were on Allure last week and were told any non-suite/non-pinnacle guest to CK would have to be approved by the Hotel Director. And this was immediately after some pictures of dead presidents had changed hands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CityChickCruising Posted February 23, 2022 #21 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) . Edited February 23, 2022 by rikkimiller delete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG65CB Posted February 23, 2022 #22 Share Posted February 23, 2022 My actual experience two weeks ago on Oasis: Travelling in a Grand Suite 2 Bedroom. Six people. Tried to reserve a table for 6 in Coastal Kitchen for the week, 5:30 dinner. The Coastal Kitchen Manager wanted to know the names of all six people, and made sure they were all in a suite. RC cabin booking system is odd in that they can only put four people on a booking. If you have six people in your cabin the last two go on a separate reservation number. The manager insisted these two people weren't in a suite and could not dine with us. Eventually the concierge straightened it out, but this manager I'm sure would not let you bring a non-suite guest. Since Coastal Kitchen reservations for JS are on a "space-available" basis, I'll share that the 5:30 crowd was pretty sparse, less than half the tables occupied, but the later seating each night was pretty full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovescats5 Posted February 23, 2022 #23 Share Posted February 23, 2022 So why should someone get to eat in CK if they are not in a suite. Maybe the person in the suite should join their friends in the Windjammer. I pay good money for the ability to eat in the CK. My dad always said "you get what you pay for". Pay for a suite, get dinner in the Coastal Kitchen. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earltonharley Posted February 23, 2022 Author #24 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Lovescats5, If you go back and read my original post, I was asking if anyone has done this. No more, no less. It’s not about money, it’s not about supremacy, and it definitely isn’t about getting over on anyone or anything. I’m glad your father shared such insight with you. I’m sorry I asked a question on this thread. Your attitude stinks. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted February 23, 2022 #25 Share Posted February 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, earltonharley said: Lovescats5, If you go back and read my original post, I was asking if anyone has done this. No more, no less. It’s not about money, it’s not about supremacy, and it definitely isn’t about getting over on anyone or anything. I’m glad your father shared such insight with you. I’m sorry I asked a question on this thread. Your attitude stinks. You asked a very legit question, people on Celebrity ask it all the time re the Luminae, restaurant for suite guests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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