spcl4cs_gal Posted July 9, 2006 #1 Share Posted July 9, 2006 When sailing solo does the crew at the restaurants try and seat you with others (not necessarily solos) who are onboard, or do you dine alone? Just wondering what my week on the Dawn is going to be like. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneCruiser Posted July 9, 2006 #2 Share Posted July 9, 2006 On any NCL cruise, you can request to be seated with others regardless of your party size. (a throwback to the traditional cruising.) Just like with larger parties, you may to wait awhile for them to find someone who would like to sit with others as well. Of course, you probably will want to avoid the specialty restaurants since it is harder to match up people there since it is by reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spcl4cs_gal Posted July 9, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted July 9, 2006 On any NCL cruise, you can request to be seated with others regardless of your party size. (a throwback to the traditional cruising.) Just like with larger parties, you may to wait awhile for them to find someone who would like to sit with others as well. Of course, you probably will want to avoid the specialty restaurants since it is harder to match up people there since it is by reservation. I really don't mind eating alone and plan to visit the specialty restaurants just the same. Sailing solo is a great way to people watch. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoothdancer Posted July 9, 2006 #4 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I sail with my husband, but I know what you mean about eating alone. Often I go down to the buffet or pool area and sit by myself and just watch! It is really interesting. And then sometimes it is so nice not to have conversation but just sit in silence. On a recent cruise, when we boarded and went to the buffet a lady asked if a seat was taken at our table. There were plenty of empty tables. We chatted with her, had interesting conversation. Later throughout the cruise everybody seemed to know her name. I think she is a perfect example of how solo cruising can be quite fun. She took the steps to meet other cruisers and looked like she had a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxchan Posted July 9, 2006 #5 Share Posted July 9, 2006 spcl4cs_gal I sailed solo on the Dream last summer and asked some mornings to be seated with others in the main restaurant for breakfast. I met some very nice people that way and had dinner with some of them during the cruise. There is a section for solo cruisers on CC which has an interesting (sometimes very funny) thread about dining alone in the speciality restaurants. The link is http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=334576 I love solo travel/cruising, too. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roswellmom Posted July 9, 2006 #6 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Be sure to enter the Roll Call for your cruise. You'll meet other passengers before you even get on board. This way, you could make dinner plans in advance. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spcl4cs_gal Posted July 9, 2006 Author #7 Share Posted July 9, 2006 spcl4cs_gal I sailed solo on the Dream last summer and asked some mornings to be seated with others in the main restaurant for breakfast. I met some very nice people that way and had dinner with some of them during the cruise. There is a section for solo cruisers on CC which has an interesting (sometimes very funny) thread about dining alone in the speciality restaurants. The link is http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=334576 I love solo travel/cruising, too. Have a great time. Thanks! I usually have room service bring me my breakfast so won't need to worry about table selection for that meal. Lunch I have done solo on HAL before and it was no big deal, so dinner will be the challenge. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted July 10, 2006 #8 Share Posted July 10, 2006 When sailing solo does the crew at the restaurants try and seat you with others (not necessarily solos) who are onboard, or do you dine alone? Just wondering what my week on the Dawn is going to be like. Thanks. The one time I was in the main dining room I was asked if I wanted to dine alone or with others (so was everyone else). I said I would like to share. I was seated at at table for four and within a minute a family of three was seated with me. So basically it is your choice. In the specialty restaurants restaurants I was never asked. I usually ended up at a table for two by myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea-2 Posted July 10, 2006 #9 Share Posted July 10, 2006 join your roll call and go to the meet & greet....you may not always want to eat alone......;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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