Table for 2

[nomoreknothead]

Have you had better luck getting a table for 2 by calling ahead or by seeing the maitre d after we board ? We have always sat at a large table but this trip we are going to be enjoying a few nights in the specialty restuarants and don't want to interfer with others dining.

[George C]

I would call ASAP, if you cannot get it or do not like location I would then contact maitre d.

[Lionesss]

Upon boarding I would just go to the MDR and speak to the Maitre D, and forsee no problems with your request.

 

Enjoy your cruise

 

Sea Ya

[lakings39]

As George said, just call ahead and ask for a 2 person table. Then, once you are on board head down to the dining room and find your table, if for some reason it's not a 2 top then speak with the maitre d and they should be able to accomodate your request.

 

I always ask for a 2 person table ahead of time and that has never failed.

[Starry Eyes]

If you think about it, no matter what size table in traditional dining, you are apt to impact some other diner.

 

As you know if you assigned a table with other guests, your seats at that table will be empty when you are in the specialty dining room. It will be interesting to hear what others thnk, but personally, even if you are dining some nights in specialty restaurants, you can still be assigned to a large table in the MDR if you enjoy large tables. Just tell your table mates which nights you'll be dining elsewhere so they know they do need to wait for you. presumably they will still enjoy their meals in your absence.

 

There are relatively few tables for two in the traditional section of the MDR, so in all liklihood, if you are assigned one, somebody who really wanted a table for two. and those who coveting a table for two will see your assigned table sit empty when you are in the MDR. So, even with a table for two you impact somebody in traditional dining; you may impact somebody even more.

 

If you are going to be in specialty dining most nights and wish to minimize your impact on others, you might consider MTD. That is the least impact on others (unless of course MTD fills and somebody can't get in MTD who wants it...gosh, if it hard to avoid impacting others isn't it!)

 

If you want a table for two because you really, really want a table for two, try emailing dining department a couple weeks before your cruise.

[gms5002]

We did MTD on our last cruise because we wanted to make sure we got a table for 2. No problems with it at all, there were plenty of 2 tops available up there. I'd make a standing reservation for the same time every night and then cancel the ones you don't need when you decided when you're going to the specialty restaurants.

[nomoreknothead]

Thanks for all the answers .... I believe I'll call ahead !

[RCI Cruisers 004]

We always ask for a table for two when we book, even if its for MTD and have had good luck getting one !

Edited December 30, 2014 by RCI Cruisers 004