cruising3 Posted February 2, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I thought I read that it may be possible to dine in Blu if you are not in Aqua Class and the restaurant isn't full. Is that correct? Are there special arrangements that need to be made? Is this something that should be handled through Captain's Club before sailing? (We are sailing in about a week.) Thanks in advance for any replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted February 2, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 2, 2009 For now you have to be in a suite to request to dine in Blu if you are not Aqua class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynelleeagle Posted February 2, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Dining in Blu, if you are not in an AQ cabin or a suite, is based on availability. Just check with the maitre'd on board the ship to see if there are any openings. Many people will miss 1 or 2 nights to eat at the speciality restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1185 Posted February 3, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Last week they were not allowing anyone to dine in Blu that was not Aqua or a Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2131 Posted February 3, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 3, 2009 We saw people turned away when there were empty tables (late seating) on our cruise. On the first day I tried to tell the matre 'd the nights we would not be dining there, but he said our table would always be ready. I think this arrangement should be adjusted, but I am not sure how the logistics would work. At this point, I think it is still a work in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
embellish Posted February 3, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 3, 2009 We were booked in Aqua Class and ate in Blu most nights at our table for two. One evening we were able to have Blu accommodate us with a table for four so as to have two of our friends join us (they were booked in Concierge Class). The additional service charge for our guests was nominal (I think $5 per person) and we tipped the Maitre d $20. Based on my experience, the way to broker it would be through a guest who already has Blu privileges. Even through the above process, we needed to wait until 8:45 p.m. to be seated (15 minutes after the commencement of late seating) to ensure that the guests assigned to our table for four didn't arrive to find their table taken. That same evening, I noticed they had seated a couple in our usual table for two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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