Maitre'D confirmed request...

[mrssmith0]

I've seen questions about this come up a few times so I thought that I would share my experience--

 

I e-mailed the maitre'd of the Destiny yesterday to make a request, he e-mailed me back about 1/2 hour later and said "We will accomodate your request"

 

I was requesting to dine in the Galaxy dining room and to have a table for just my husband, daughter and myself (I don't want my little one to bother anyone if she's being a messy eater or having a fussy time).

[jsmac3]

I'm glad it worked for you. We've done this the last couple of cruises and it has worked for us as well.

 

Requests in advance can actually make things easier for a well organized Maitre'D, I'm thinking.

[douglinc@msn.com]

Glad they accepted your request, enjoy your cruise.

 

Doug

[cmalagngl]

How did you get the Maitre'D's email address. I'm on the Glory in January and would like to try to get a table for five.

[Ships R Great]

How did you get the Maitre'D's email address. I'm on the Glory in January and would like to try to get a table for five.

 

Same here. We are on Pride in 12 days. How can I get the M'D;s email, please?

[TakeMeAway1001]

The way to email is in this thread~

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1659241

[AZ Karaoke Girl]

Thanks Marine Wife. That thread is now invalid apparently. I was able to open it earlier and got the 2 digit abbreviation code for the ship but I failed to print the list of ship codes and now I can't access the thread. :(

 

I sent an email to the Inspiration maitre d about my upcoming cruise and he responded that he will file it away for that cruise since they usually can only grant requests 72 hours in advance of cruise. Good info to know.

[Ships R Great]

I emailed MD on Pride. Got a reply very fast. He said he would "do my best". I will keep my fingers crossed. Thanks for the information.

[ccruisequeen]

My request to be placed in the Mardi Gras MDR on the Inspiration was accommodated. However we had to go up a few steps and wind around the tables (our table was on the left but we had to use the right line for scheduled dining). After the first night, I parked my walker out of the way and came from the back.

[cruizn2escape]

The way to email is in this thread~

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1659241

 

I am unable to open this - any know how to get the MD's email address for the Freedom?

[GottaLuvCruising]

Carnival needs to get with the program and let cruisers express their dining preferences at booking. We prefer a large table and hate having to deal with it on embarkation day.

[jsmac3]

Carnival needs to get with the program and let cruisers express their dining preferences at booking. We prefer a large table and hate having to deal with it on embarkation day.

 

I agree - definitely.

[ScootsMom]

Originally Posted by ohiogymrat

Its the two letter ship code then maitred@carnival.com

 

 

Maitre d' - xxmaitred@carnival.com

Steakhouse - xxsteakhouse@carnival.com (for ships with a steakhouse)

 

BR Breeze

CQ Conquest

DE Destiny

DR Dream

EC Ecstacy

EL Elation

FA Fantasy

FD Freedom

FS Fascination

GL Glory

IM Imagination

IS Inspiration

LE Legend

LI Liberty

MC Magic

MI Miracle

PA Paradise

SE Sensation

SL Splendor

SP Spirit

TI Triumph

VA Valor

VI Victory

Hope this helps.:)

[GottaLuvCruising]

Originally Posted by ohiogymrat

Its the two letter ship code then maitred@carnival.com

 

 

Maitre d' - xxmaitred@carnival.com

Steakhouse - xxsteakhouse@carnival.com (for ships with a steakhouse)

 

BR Breeze

CQ Conquest

DE Destiny

DR Dream

EC Ecstacy

EL Elation

FA Fantasy

FD Freedom

FS Fascination

GL Glory

IM Imagination

IS Inspiration

LE Legend

LI Liberty

MC Magic

MI Miracle

PA Paradise

SE Sensation

SL Splendor

SP Spirit

TI Triumph

VA Valor

VI Victory

Hope this helps.:)

 

AWESOME information! Thanks! (I'm going to save it). Janet

[travlngrl1996]

Carnival needs to get with the program and let cruisers express their dining preferences at booking. We prefer a large table and hate having to deal with it on embarkation day.

 

 

Where is the "like" button??? I too agree. :)

[tedbearz]

Do they always confirm requests? I haven't received a reply sent to the Breeze.

[MrPete]

Yup. Eliminate the middle man, and proceed directly to the people that can help you.

 

Works wonders!

[Brenna's Mom1]

Carnival needs to get with the program and let cruisers express their dining preferences at booking. We prefer a large table and hate having to deal with it on embarkation day.

 

I think the issue with this could just be a matter of logistics. Lots of peeps would request a table for 2 or 4 because they don't like eating with strangers and the dining rooms aren't configured for this or like in YTD the tables are so close you might as well have banquet sitting. We are a family of 12 on our next cruise and the big tables sit 8 (or 10 if they squish). I bet we end up with a 4 and an 8....we'll just play musical chairs each night and joke with our waiters to see if they are paying attention. But I wouldn't mind two 8s. It would be fun to meet another family or some couples...and I guarantee they would like us (maybe not me, but the rest of the clan).

[Moobaby214]

I emailed the Maitre'd on the conquest yesterday for a January 20 sailing, table for two, upstairs. He responded within 15 minutes with a "done." I was definitely very pleased.

 

 

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[AZ Karaoke Girl]

I'm surprised he agreed that far out. I leave on Dec 21st and he said he only makes seating assignments 72 hours in advance.

[Dixie24]

I didn't get a response. Hope the maitre d on Elation saw my request, and I hope it is a man because I used the word "Sir"

[Daddyfto]

What do you tip when you get your request? And do you tip personally at the beginning or at the end as usual?

[fla2nc]

I have emailed twice w/dining requests...once I rec'd a reply & once I did not...different ships so maybe it depends upon the ship and/or matre'd...it is so much better than doing it on the ship after boarding & I'd think they would like it better as well! :p

[martinchem]

Can you do this if are set up for Your Time Dining?

[welshcorgie]

Where is the best place to be seated with YTD to see the staff dance? On Glory in 4 days.