Dining table

[myshipcamein]

For a family of four, would you recommend a table for 4 or a table for 8. I hate the thought of sitting with 2 others only, and feeling like they are left out in conversations. I'm thinking maybe it would be better to sit by ourselves. Are there tables for 8.

[tef43]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by myshipcamein:
Are there tables for 8.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yes.

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[hstrybuf]

We prefer a table for 8. We were once seated with a family of four and two other singles. We found the interaction to be more enjoyable with the larger table.

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[KristiFree]

Get a table for 8. You will love it





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[Jason26]

I agree. Go for the larger table. We have made a lot of good friends meeting others at dinner.

Jason

[yst347]

I agree, go for the larger table. We have always enjoyed the company of those we have been joined with. I have heard the stories of lousy tablemates and I am sure they are true but I think they are not the norm. The larger group should be fun for you two and should be a good learning experience for your youngsters.

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[imatarb]

Have to agree on this one with the larger table. We were seated at a table for four, and while our tablemates were a blast, they were only there two nights out of seven, so a few more people would have been nice for conversation. I think the larger tables and reviewing the day with tablemates is part of the cruise experience.

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[kapcruiser]

We have 7 in our group - do you think they will automatically give us a table with no one else. We want to sit just the 7 of us.

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[Cotton]

I would think they would seat y'all at a table for 8, removing one chair. That would be ideal - and also give you more elbow room. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

To OP, I really do like sitting with a variety of folks. Just more fun and lively conversation. I'm a solo cruiser, and I love large tables.

I was once seated at a 4-person table, just me and a honeymoon couple. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif They were cute and sweet, but we had nothing in common, and they even told me (nicely) that they had requested a table for two.

I was moved to a large table the next night at my request. I went back over to tell them I 'arranged' for them to have their alone time, and they were SO grateful - even bought me a drink on deck when I saw them there! Happy ending. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif



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[Cyt4SoreEyes]

The more the merrier..yep they have tables for 8 and even for 11 just incase anyone else may wonder.

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