My Time Dining

[J-Hawk]

Could someone please inform me as to what this is? I have been hearing this term, but do not know what it refers to. Thanks.

[Crosboro]

Basically, it means you can eat any time you want when the dining room is open. I'm sure others will expand on this, ad nauseum.

[r&e]

Just back from the Brilliance of the Seas :mad: and we opted for "My Time Dining".

"My Time Dining" means make a reservation for the time you want.

 

The "My Time Dining" room on the BOS was in the main dining room but it was a seperate area for My Time guests only.

 

We showed up the first night without a reservation :o and were seated at a very nice table overlooking the ocean. We were then informed that there could be very long delays if you just show up and want to eat any time the dining room is open :confused: and that the preferred method was to make reservations either the day before or as we did on the second day for the whole cruise. We had no trouble adjusting our reservations when needed.

We enjoyed My time Dining and enjoyed the flexibility of adjusting our times based on the days activities but didnt find it as descibed in the RCCL brochure.

[rubrrick]

I have written before about my experience with My Time Dining. As the previous poster mentioned.........the cruise line sets aside a certain portion of the main dining room..........just for MTD.

 

The preferrable method of making reservations is to make them one day in advance.......for the time that you would like to eat.

 

We elected to have a "standing reservation" for a certain table, at a certain time......every night.

 

Since we we have access to the concierge.......on the nights that we were not going to be dining in the dining room........she would let the Maitre d' know that day. Also if we wanted to change our time......the concierge also took care of that. We always had the same table and waiter.

 

We LOVE MTD!! :) :D:)

 

Rick

[lysolqn]

We enjoyed My time Dining and enjoyed the flexibility of adjusting our times based on the days activities but didnt find it as descibed in the RCCL brochure.

 

How was what you experienced different from MTD as described in the brochure?

[Merion_Mom]

How was what you experienced different from MTD as described in the brochure?

 

Here is the website description:

 

Our Fabulous Dining Experience

 

Is now more flexible.

 

Now that you've reserved your cruise, how about enjoying some freedom of choice in your dinner options. On select ships and sailings+, we're featuring My Time DiningSM** in our Main Dining Room.

 

This great new option allows you more flexibility to plan your daily activities. Want to linger awhile at the pool and catch the day's last rays? No problem. Worked up an appetite on a shore excursion and want to dine early? Done. Our My Time DiningSM option is all about convenience and flexibility. You can choose to dine between 6:00 and 9:30 pm each evening. In addition, we will accept reservations once onboard the ship.

 

Ready to reserve? If you've reserved through a Certified Vacation Planner or on the web simply call (800) 590-6218 or email openseating@rccl.com (please include your reservation number and the number of guests in your party.)** If you've reserved through a travel agent please contact them directly.

 

Here's some additional information to keep in mind:

Dinner is served in the Main Dining Room

Same menu as traditional seating

Same impeccable service as traditional seating

Must pre-pay gratuities to participate - this includes tips for your waiter, assistant waiter, head waiter and stateroom attendant

Guests will not receive a table assignment or permanent table mates

You will have the ability to request a certain waiter (subject to availability)

 

My Time Dining waiters share their gratuities amongst the other My Time Dining waiters; feel free to reward your waiter with an extra tip for providing excellent service

 

You will be seated with the party you arrive with; you can request to be seated with other guests or alone

 

To provide you with a smooth, non-disruptive meal, once dinner service begins for your table, no additional guests will be seated

 

Reservations are recommended in order to avoid a delay in seating (reservations will be taken once onboard)

 

When reserving your cruise, you will need to provide your reservation number and the number of guests participating in the My Time DiningSM option

 

Offer is subject to availability

 

 

+Available on the following ships and dates:

 

Brilliance of the Seas

February 22 - December 21, 2008

Freedom of the Seas

October 15, 2007 - December 28, 2008

Serenade of the Seas

March 8 - December 27, 2008

Jewel of the Seas

June 16, 2008 - December 29, 2008

Radiance of the Seas

June 20, 2008 - December 20, 2008

Independence of the Seas

July 26, 2008 - December 27, 2008

 

** My Time DiningSM is subject to availability, you must prepay your gratuities to participate, and for group reservations My Time DiningSM is only available for groups of 20 or less.