Can We Get a Table of Our Own?

[Diane67B]

Hi there! This is my first cruise with Royal Caribbean. I booked over a year ago on Oasis of the Seas for September 2023. I just noticed that my, My Time Dining was booked for the 6:45 to 9:00 pm slot. That is very late for my sister and I so I called and changed it to the traditional dining 5:30 time. My sister and I would prefer to dine alone. The representative said he would request a table for two. What do you think my chances that we will get one? I appreciate any responses. Thank you!

[ONECRUISER]

Normally not an issue

[iahawkfan21]

Would suggest heading to the MDR as soon as you board next year and put in your request directly with the dining room staff. As mentioned, it's usually not an issue but easier to address early.

[Sunshine3601]

When you are within 30 days or less of your sail date you can email rcldining@rccl.com

Provide your booking/reservation, names, ship name and sail date and request a table for 2.  Maybe ask for a window seat, if you like.

Then once onboard go to the main dining room to confirm table location.

[reallyitsmema]

19 minutes ago, Diane67B said:

Hi there! This is my first cruise with Royal Caribbean. I booked over a year ago on Oasis of the Seas for September 2023. I just noticed that my, My Time Dining was booked for the 6:45 to 9:00 pm slot. That is very late for my sister and I so I called and changed it to the traditional dining 5:30 time. My sister and I would prefer to dine alone. The representative said he would request a table for two. What do you think my chances that we will get one? I appreciate any responses. Thank you!

 

You will have no issue getting a table for two.  We request a table for two every cruise and have never been given anything else.

[Diane67B]

Holy moly! You guys answer quickly!! Thank you so very much!! I feel a lot better!

[sowhat]

Be careful  when requesting  a table for two next to the window.
This is a our table  on Wonder of the Seas

[sullyd]

8 hours ago, Diane67B said:

Hi there! This is my first cruise with Royal Caribbean. I booked over a year ago on Oasis of the Seas for September 2023. I just noticed that my, My Time Dining was booked for the 6:45 to 9:00 pm slot. That is very late for my sister and I so I called and changed it to the traditional dining 5:30 time. My sister and I would prefer to dine alone. The representative said he would request a table for two. What do you think my chances that we will get one? I appreciate any responses. Thank you!

On celebrity that meant seperating a table for 4 ,6” apart.

[matj2000]

Why do people always want to sit by themselves?

[poocher]

9 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

When you are within 30 days or less of your sail date you can email rcldining@rccl.com

Provide your booking/reservation, names, ship name and sail date and request a table for 2.  Maybe ask for a window seat, if you like.

Then once onboard go to the main dining room to confirm table location.

Did this Wednesday, got an email back yesterday that the request was forwarded to the ship and to email again at 14 days out for the table assignment.  Sounds good, we’ll see if it works!

[SargassoPirate]

40 minutes ago, matj2000 said:

Why do people always want to sit by themselves?

Because of boors, slow eaters who slow down service for the entire table, people who think shorts, T-shirt and a ball cap are smart casual, religious zealots, political zealots, drunks, and feral children.

 

Need more?

 

 

[Diane67B]

1 hour ago, matj2000 said:

Why do people always want to sit by themselves?

I love to socialize with people.  However, when I am relaxing and enjoying my dinner after a long day, I would prefer to be with someone I can totally be myself with.  

[retired dude]

the magnet on our frig says "happiness is being married to your best friend".....table for two is perfect..I have also noticed that a picture of andrew jackson gently placed into the palm of the hand of the person that handles the seating in the dining room helps with location and service alot...just sayin'

[Cru1s1ng2009]

1 hour ago, SargassoPirate said:

Because of boors, slow eaters who slow down service for the entire table, people who think shorts, T-shirt and a ball cap are smart casual, religious zealots, political zealots, drunks, and feral children.

 

Need more?

 

 

all this! The Massholes ruined it for me. Wearing sweatpants with their diamond pins on formal night while blowing their noses into the napkins put me over the edge. 

[Belgian fry]

1 hour ago, matj2000 said:

Why do people always want to sit by themselves?

My husband is French and his English is very limited. There isn't a way of being paired-up with other French-speakers. Being at a large table when you're the only one who doesn't speak the language isn't much fun

[darthvadrouw]

12 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

When you are within 30 days or less of your sail date you can email rcldining@rccl.com

Provide your booking/reservation, names, ship name and sail date and request a table for 2.  Maybe ask for a window seat, if you like.

Then once onboard go to the main dining room to confirm table location.

Correct, I've been doing that for the last few years and have always had my request granted. Removes the stress of doing it on boarding day.
If you don't want to be stuck next to another table, I've found that the tables by the railings to be private.

[klfhngr]

12 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

When you are within 30 days or less of your sail date you can email rcldining@rccl.com

Provide your booking/reservation, names, ship name and sail date and request a table for 2.  Maybe ask for a window seat, if you like.

Then once onboard go to the main dining room to confirm table location.

I did this about 2 months prior to cruise, they told me to email when I'm 14 days out, which happens to be today! 🙂

[klfhngr]

3 hours ago, matj2000 said:

Why do people always want to sit by themselves?

Cuz we have Covid silly! ;O

[moposh]

3 hours ago, matj2000 said:

Why do people always want to sit by themselves?

One time, my mother and I sat with a woman and her daughter.  The woman told us her whole life story--husband had died doing some flying thing.  The dinner dragged on and on.  Anyway, my mother said she wasn't being paid to be this woman's therapist so we switched tables.   (We sat with them just once.)

 

With MTD, we've had a table to ourselves.  However, that doesn't preclude us from talking to our table neighbors.  We have met some nice people and had good conversation.

Edited September 30, 2022 by moposh

[Diane67B]

50 minutes ago, darthvadrouw said:

Correct, I've been doing that for the last few years and have always had my request granted. Removes the stress of doing it on boarding day.
If you don't want to be stuck next to another table, I've found that the tables by the railings to be private.

This is helpful. Thanks!

[poocher]

6 hours ago, klfhngr said:

I did this about 2 months prior to cruise, they told me to email when I'm 14 days out, which happens to be today! 🙂

Please report back with their response.

[Tomnsgirl]

On 9/30/2022 at 7:37 AM, SargassoPirate said:

Because of boors, slow eaters who slow down service for the entire table, people who think shorts, T-shirt and a ball cap are smart casual, religious zealots, political zealots, drunks, and feral children.

 

Need more?

 

 

Period!

[steveru621]

Your table number will be on your seapass card.  Check it out in the MDR after you board.

 

It's happened to us, someone requested a table change, and we got to the MDR that night only to find our great table moved to a horrible location.

[Diane67B]

2 minutes ago, steveru621 said:

Your table number will be on your seapass card.  Check it out in the MDR after you board.

 

It's happened to us, someone requested a table change, and we got to the MDR that night only to find our great table moved to a horrible location.

Good tip! Thanks!

[steveru621]

On 9/30/2022 at 7:37 AM, SargassoPirate said:

Because of boors, slow eaters who slow down service for the entire table, people who think shorts, T-shirt and a ball cap are smart casual, religious zealots, political zealots, drunks, and feral children.

 

Need more?

 

 

 

Those passengers are put on the ship for your entertainment!

 

We always request a large table.  if it's less than ideal, we move on.