Archaegeo Posted June 10, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 10, 2013 We are interested in reserving lunch at Giovanni's on embarkation day as a way to have a nice lunch in a more peaceful setting. We will be 6 adults and a 9 mo infant. Anyone had experience with this? If she comes in do we get charged? She wouldn't be eating off their menu of course as she will be doing mashed up vege's and fruits along with formula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigggypup Posted June 10, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 10, 2013 We are interested in reserving lunch at Giovanni's on embarkation day as a way to have a nice lunch in a more peaceful setting. We will be 6 adults and a 9 mo infant. Anyone had experience with this? If she comes in do we get charged? She wouldn't be eating off their menu of course as she will be doing mashed up vege's and fruits along with formula. I'm not sure about your question. But I don't think you can bring infants into the specialty restaurants. Someone had previously mentioned that they have age limitations. I could be wrong. And that age limit might just be for dinner. I doubt that they would charge you anything for the baby anyway. Maybe a corkage fee..........lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted June 10, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 10, 2013 http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&pnav=2&faqSubjectName=Food+%26+Beverage&faqId=3233&faqSubjectId=336&faqType=faq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAHDofTwins Posted June 10, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 10, 2013 We took our 9 month old twins with us to dinner at Giovanni's on our recent Oasis cruise. I did not put them on the reservation and we were not charged for them. I did, however, stop by and speak to the hostess the day before to let them know they would be joining us. You obviously won't be able to do that but I don't think you will have any problems. Enjoy. Giovanni's was our favorite specialty restaurant onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted June 10, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Maybe a corkage fee..........lol. Very good! Got a good laugh out of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grumpus Posted June 10, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 10, 2013 We took our 18-month daughter to Chops Grille on Allure last December and she was not charged the sitting fee. They served her a small portion of the Filet, some chicken and some little sausages that were yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lohwj Posted June 10, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 10, 2013 On the Mariner earlier this month, I enquired at Giovanni's about having a lunch there with my wife and my 2 year old daughter. They mentioned that she won't be charged, and she was welcome at lunch (but for dinner, I think you had to be seated before 7?). Also, my 2 year old wasn't charged at Johnny Rockets etiher (even though she gobbled down a plate of half a serving of fries and a half a sundae :p) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted June 10, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 10, 2013 We are interested in reserving lunch at Giovanni's on embarkation day as a way to have a nice lunch in a more peaceful setting. We will be 6 adults and a 9 mo infant. Anyone had experience with this? If she comes in do we get charged? She wouldn't be eating off their menu of course as she will be doing mashed up vege's and fruits along with formula. No charge, unless she screams relentlessly. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted June 10, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 10, 2013 On the Mariner earlier this month, I enquired at Giovanni's about having a lunch there with my wife and my 2 year old daughter. They mentioned that she won't be charged, and she was welcome at lunch (but for dinner, I think you had to be seated before 7?). Also, my 2 year old wasn't charged at Johnny Rockets etiher (even though she gobbled down a plate of half a serving of fries and a half a sundae :p) From the RCI website: Children with a parent or guardian are welcome in our specialty restaurants throughout serving hours. The only exceptions are Chef's Table which requires all guests to be 21 years of age or older, and 150 Central Park which requires families with children under 13 years of age to dine before 7 p.m. Reservations can be made online or onboard at the restaurant based on availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted June 10, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 10, 2013 We will be 6 adults and a 9 mo infant. Here's a link with the answer to your question. (I read it as yes) http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&snav=2&faqId=3233&faqSubjectId=336&faqSubjectName=Food+%26+Beverage&faqType=faq BTW, wasn't there just a thread that said that royal dos not allow infants to cruise unless they are at least 1 year old? I guess it depends on the cruise. INFANT POLICY Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise and/or CruiseTour. HOWEVER: For transatlantic, transpacific, Hawaii, select South American and other selected cruises and/or CruiseTours, the infant must be at least 12 months old as of the first day of the cruise/CruiseTour. For the purposes of this policy, any cruise that has 3 or more days consecutive at sea will require infants to be 12 months old on the first day of the cruise/CruiseTour. Anyway, enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxHadleyxx Posted June 10, 2013 #11 Share Posted June 10, 2013 http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&pnav=2&faqSubjectName=Food+%26+Beverage&faqId=3233&faqSubjectId=336&faqType=faq From the RCI website: Children with a parent or guardian are welcome in our specialty restaurants throughout serving hours. The only exceptions are Chef's Table which requires all guests to be 21 years of age or older, and 150 Central Park which requires families with children under 13 years of age to dine before 7 p.m. Reservations can be made online or onboard at the restaurant based on availability. and FYI in case anyone is interested: We dined at the Chef's Table on our recent cruise on the Legend. The paperwork in MANY places on the ship said it was open to ages "13 and up" I was surprised, having rad 21 and up in the online policy. We did NOT pay that for our teens, it is a lot for kids too young to be allowed the wine pairings, but it appears that on at least some ships, teens may attend the Chef's Table dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted June 10, 2013 #12 Share Posted June 10, 2013 and FYI in case anyone is interested: We dined at the Chef's Table on our recent cruise on the Legend. The paperwork in MANY places on the ship said it was open to ages "13 and up" I was surprised, having rad 21 and up in the online policy. We did NOT pay that for our teens, it is a lot for kids too young to be allowed the wine pairings, but it appears that on at least some ships, teens may attend the Chef's Table dinner. You are correct. There have been post on the boards in the past about children being allowed in, I think younger than teens, some parents have the money to do that and if the ship oks it then they are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalalisa Posted June 10, 2013 #13 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Here's a link with the answer to your question. (I read it as yes) http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&snav=2&faqId=3233&faqSubjectId=336&faqSubjectName=Food+%26+Beverage&faqType=faq BTW, wasn't there just a thread that said that royal dos not allow infants to cruise unless they are at least 1 year old? I guess it depends on the cruise. INFANT POLICY Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise and/or CruiseTour. HOWEVER: For transatlantic, transpacific, Hawaii, select South American and other selected cruises and/or CruiseTours, the infant must be at least 12 months old as of the first day of the cruise/CruiseTour. For the purposes of this policy, any cruise that has 3 or more days consecutive at sea will require infants to be 12 months old on the first day of the cruise/CruiseTour. Anyway, enjoy your cruise. The 12 month old requirement was for a cruise with 3 consecutive sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temple1 Posted June 10, 2013 #14 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I didn't realize any of the specialty restaurants were open for lunch. Is that only on Oasis class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 10, 2013 #15 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I didn't realize any of the specialty restaurants were open for lunch. Is that only on Oasis class? Giovanni's and Izumi are open for lunch on other ships too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted June 11, 2013 #16 Share Posted June 11, 2013 The 12 month old requirement was for a cruise with 3 consecutive sea days. I don't believe the OP said which cruise they were on, that's why I posted the policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaegeo Posted June 14, 2013 Author #17 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Thanks for all the info, yes, just a 7 day Caribbean on the Allure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted June 14, 2013 #18 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I don't believe the OP said which cruise they were on, that's why I posted the policy. CK, do you have your signatures turned off? OP's ticker indicates Allure - no consecutive 3 sea days on that itinerary. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted June 14, 2013 #19 Share Posted June 14, 2013 CK, do you have your signatures turned off? OP's ticker indicates Allure - no consecutive 3 sea days on that itinerary. . I don't, but, I see the problem. I am an idiot! ;-) FWIW, I usually just read the message and ignore the signature. I should probably pay more attention to that, especially in cases like this. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted June 15, 2013 #20 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I don't, but, I see the problem. I am an idiot! ;-) Aww, you're not! I just thought that could be a possible explanation. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelleigh229 Posted June 15, 2013 #21 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I don't, but, I see the problem. I am an idiot! ;-) FWIW, I usually just read the message and ignore the signature. I should probably pay more attention to that, especially in cases like this. Thanks. I don't see the signature on this app so it wouldn't be obvious to everyone anyway:) Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted June 15, 2013 #22 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Aww, you're not! I just thought that could be a possible explanation. :) Thanks, but, I fear Wile E Coyote may now be the only true super genius left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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