Anytime dining

[love2vacation]

I read on one of the threads that RCCL will be rolling out anytime dining in the near future throughout the line. Does anyone know what ships and the time line?

 

Thanks in advance!!

[negc]

When this question was asked a month or two ago, I believe that someone posted a tentative schedule. At this point several ships have added MyTimeDining to their dining options, but I am not sure exactly how many. They have frequently indicated that they planned to offer it on all the ships in the fleet by the end of this year, but I am not sure whether or not they are still on schedule to do so. It was offered on Jewel of the Seas on our Transatlantic cruise in September, has been available on Freedom for nearly a year and it was added to several other ships since then. If someone doesn't have an up to date list to post, a call to RCI may get you the information you desire. :)

[love2vacation]

I tried the "search" tool but it was no help..................:rolleyes: My last resort is to call RCCL because I hate to be put on hold.

 

Instead I googled it and came up with this- thanks-

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[frogfuzz]

After reading the online link I read this:

 

"You can choose to dine between 6:00 and 9:30 pm each evening. In addition, we will accept reservations once onboard the ship."

 

Does it mean you have to reserve a time such as 7:15 each night and must eat at that 7:15? Not like NCL where you can just walk in anytime between 6pm & 9:30 pm? correct?

[suzyluvs2cruise]

After reading the online link I read this:

 

"You can choose to dine between 6:00 and 9:30 pm each evening. In addition, we will accept reservations once onboard the ship."

 

Does it mean you have to reserve a time such as 7:15 each night and must eat at that 7:15? Not like NCL where you can just walk in anytime between 6pm & 9:30 pm? correct?

 

You can do it either way. On our recent Jewel of the Seas b2b we signed up for My Time dining.................and it was terrific!!!! We opted to make a reservation for 7:45 each evening with the same wait staff and the same table location (by the window). On the few nights we needed to come earlier or later we let them know (in advance) and it never was a problem.

 

There were others who came when they wanted and it didn't appear that they had to wait long for a table.

 

We're planning to do My Time dining on the Radiance in April '09. For us it was our best dining experience in 30 cruises on Royal Caribbean. :)

[phoenix1181]

We were hoping for My Time Dining on the Navigator TA in November but it isn't happening. :( If our request for a table for 4 isn't honoured, we'll be taking all our meals in the Windjammer, Chops, and Portofino.

[karena1]

I just switched our reservations. I can tell you it is on all the Radiance Class ships through 2009 and it is on Oasis from the beginning. I did not check on the Freedom class since I don't have a reservation with them right now. So I already changed to MyTime on Serenade for next April and Oasis for April 2010

 

Here is the MyTime # if you want to call 800-590-6218. They can give you the details on what ships currently is offering this option. I called every couple of weeks until I found out it was offered on my cruises.

[love2vacation]

You can do it either way. On our recent Jewel of the Seas b2b we signed up for My Time dining.................and it was terrific!!!! We opted to make a reservation for 7:45 each evening with the same wait staff and the same table location (by the window). On the few nights we needed to come earlier or later we let them know (in advance) and it never was a problem.

 

There were others who came when they wanted and it didn't appear that they had to wait long for a table.

 

We're planning to do My Time dining on the Radiance in April '09. For us it was our best dining experience in 30 cruises on Royal Caribbean. :)

 

I have questions for you- do they seat the any time diners on a particular floor of the dinning room?

Were you seated a a table for two or did you dine with different table mates each night.

 

We are VERY excited to try anytime dining!

[suzyluvs2cruise]

I have questions for you- do they seat the any time diners on a particular floor of the dinning room?

Were you seated a a table for two or did you dine with different table mates each night.

 

We are VERY excited to try anytime dining!

 

On the Jewel the area for My Time dining was part of the right side of the dining room on deck 5. My Time dining space is according to how many are signed up for it and, if there are alot, could be the whole side of the dining room.

 

We were cruising with another couple and ate at a table for 4 every night. There were several tables for 2 so you could dine alone if you wanted. I would assume you dine with different table mates if you chose to do so.

[Elizanessie]

MyTimeDining is available on these ships-

 

Oasis of the Seas

Dec 12th 09-Nov 27th 2010

 

Brilliance of the Seas

now - December 23, 2009

 

Freedom of the Seas

now - December 27, 2009

 

Serenade of the Seas

now - December 26, 2009

 

Jewel of the Seas,

now - December 21, 2009

 

Radiance of the Seas

now - December 20, 2009

 

Independence of the Seas

now - December 26, 2009

[HMSDingy]

You can do it either way. On our recent Jewel of the Seas b2b we signed up for My Time dining.................and it was terrific!!!! We opted to make a reservation for 7:45 each evening with the same wait staff and the same table location (by the window). On the few nights we needed to come earlier or later we let them know (in advance) and it never was a problem.

 

There were others who came when they wanted and it didn't appear that they had to wait long for a table.

 

We're planning to do My Time dining on the Radiance in April '09. For us it was our best dining experience in 30 cruises on Royal Caribbean. :)

 

I read on another thread that you have to go to the MDR and speak to the Maitre D' with your request. One of the posts stated that there was a long line up in order to do this with a 3 hour wait. Did you have similar problems on the Jewel? We are booked MY Time and would like a table for 2 and have been told not only by others here but also confirmed by RCI of the rairty of a table for 2.

[negc]

I read on another thread that you have to go to the MDR and speak to the Maitre D' with your request. One of the posts stated that there was a long line up in order to do this with a 3 hour wait. Did you have similar problems on the Jewel? We are booked MY Time and would like a table for 2 and have been told not only by others here but also confirmed by RCI of the rairty of a table for 2.

 

On the Jewel TA we did not hear of any lengthy wait to sign up for MTD and we did notice more than a few tables for two scattered around the two level dining room. There are clearly more tables set for larger parties but it should not be impossible to get a table for two on MTD, since not all of the tables in MTD will be in use at the same time.:)

[HMSDingy]

On the Jewel TA we did not hear of any lengthy wait to sign up for MTD and we did notice more than a few tables for two scattered around the two level dining room. There are clearly more tables set for larger parties but it should not be impossible to get a table for two on MTD, since not all of the tables in MTD will be in use at the same time.:)

 

 

Thanks. I think we'll stay with MTD and take our chances while onboard. It's not just the need for a table for 2 but we think it's far too early a 6:15 seating and of course the opposite ofor the later seating. On our past cruises we usualy ate at 7.

[seetosea]

I read on another thread that you have to go to the MDR and speak to the Maitre D' with your request. One of the posts stated that there was a long line up in order to do this with a 3 hour wait. Did you have similar problems on the Jewel? We are booked MY Time and would like a table for 2 and have been told not only by others here but also confirmed by RCI of the rairty of a table for 2.

 

On the Jewel, there was no line whatsoever. We were the other couple with Suzyluvs2cruise and went to deck 5 at one o'clock and were the only ones there.

 

The table configurations (for 2, for 4, etc) seemed to be dependent upon what was requested. It didn't appear to be a problem getting a table for two.

 

Jackie

[HMSDingy]

On the Jewel, there was no line whatsoever. We were the other couple with Suzyluvs2cruise and went to deck 5 at one o'clock and were the only ones there.

 

The table configurations (for 2, for 4, etc) seemed to be dependent upon what was requested. It didn't appear to be a problem getting a table for two.

 

Jackie

 

Then I'll guess we'll leave the booking for MTD. Once onboard, we'll go to deck 5 by 1:00 and try and get a table for 2. Since you mentioned 1:00, how early can we board the ship?