My time dining

[russandcheryl]

Do you think my time dining will work for a large group ...15 ... Will need 2 round tables of 8 ..?

On vista in December

Can we make reservations in advance ?

[manmachine]

Sure... You will just have to first agree on what time everyone will meet, or failing that simply round everyone up from wherever they are on the ship and make sure everyone agrees that it is time to go and then go to the dining room and let them know you are there.

 

 

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[cbCRR]

We had 12 in our group and were give an 8 person circle and 4 person booth, right next to each other.

[russandcheryl]

Can u make reservations or just show up and wait?!

[SadieN]

No reservations

 

 

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[VASOXFANN]

ATD is a bad idea with a group that large. It would be like herding cats trying to figure out when everyone wants to eat, and there is always a huge line

[happy cruzin]

ATD is a bad idea with a group that large. It would be like herding cats trying to figure out when everyone wants to eat, and there is always a huge line

 

 

....and few tables that large. So that almost guarantees a wait. ATD is not set up for larger groups.

 

On the Pride in June a group of 10 just in front of us were told it would be at least a 2 hours wait. They had one table large enough and a group had just been seated. [emoji15]

[mistycruiser]

As others have mentioned, with a group that large ATD would probably not be the best choice. I would suggest you all agree to either early or late assigned seating and then be sure and contact Carnival to link all of your booking numbers.

[manmachine]

My reply was a little tongue in cheek. It will be like herding cats that don't want to be herded.

 

 

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[VASOXFANN]

My reply was a little tongue in cheek. It will be like herding cats that don't want to be herded.

 

 

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I've never met a cat that enjoys being herded :D;):p

[crzndeb]

The earlier you go the better...if you wait until 7-7:30, you will probably have to wait. Though I travel solo, there are usually friends I know sailing also, that have YTD.

 

We set up a time and place to meet. If someone doesn't show up, it's no biggie and puts no pressure on anybody if they don't feel like going to dining room that night.

[coevan]

We are late diners and love ATD, but I agree, a group that large would be a real P.I.A. At least a fixed meal designates a time you all have to honor. I can tell you for sure as a restaurant owner, when 15 people show up unannounced, getting seats together is very difficult.

[russandcheryl]

Thanks so much for all your replies

Agree we should do a set time and probably

early as we have Kids in the group

[happy cruzin]

Thanks so much for all your replies

Agree we should do a set time and probably

early as we have Kids in the group

 

 

I think your group - especially with the kids - will like having the same waitstaff nightly. It's nice to have them understand your preferences even if the set time dining is not ideal.

[cb at sea]

No waiting on your table with traditional seating. Just like in a land-based restaurant, large parties are hard to seat.