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When we booked or 11/08/08 voyage last year, Oosterdam was not yet doing "As You Wish" dining. At the time we requested 6:15pm dining - lower level. It was waitlisted. TA called HAL a few weeks ago when we asked about whether we would have "Traditional" dining, which is what we definitely wanted, and was told by HAL that we were confirmed for Traditional dining at the 6:15pm seating on the lower level.

Everything I have seen on these boards and in the trip documents I picked up today reflects that the fixed Traditional dining times are at 5:45 and 8:00pm on the upper level. When I pointed this out, TA called HAL again and confirmed that we are definitely scheduled for 6:15pm, lower level, Traditional dining.

I wonder if there were more Traditional diners than they could accommodate on the upper level and they decided to expand the Traditional dining to some tables on the lower level, too. It will be interesting to see how it all works out!

Has anyone else had a similar experience?

My first cruise in 1998 was on the Norwegian Sea, which was originally called the Seaward on their Texarribbean route from Houston to Cancun, Cozumel and Roatan. I think she is operating as a charter in Asia now.

Speaking of the SS France, in 2000 I had the privilege of sailing on the SS Norway (formerly SS France) on an Eastern Carribbean route. This was a fabulous cruise with so many treasures to find on board. My favorite was the old swimming pool, which was at one time surrounded by cabins that overlooked the pool area. The pool had glass windows so that you could watch people swim from below. The entire area was closed, but you could still sneak in and take a look.

My first cruise in 1998 was on the Norwegian Sea, which was originally called the Seaward on their Texarribbean route from Houston to Cancun, Cozumel and Roatan. I think she is operating as a charter in Asia now.

Speaking of the SS France, in 2000 I had the privilege of sailing on the SS Norway (formerly SS France) on an Eastern Carribbean route. This was a fabulous cruise with so many treasures to find on board. My favorite was the old swimming pool, which was at one time surrounded by cabins that overlooked the pool area. The pool had glass windows so that you could watch people swim from below. The entire area was closed, but you could still sneak in and take a look.