Specialty Dining All Booked - What to Do

[thehenningscruise]

We were late bookers (having booked 40 days before cruise) and chose a specialty dining package, since on our last NCL cruise we enjoyed it. One the last cruise, being first timers, we did not make reservations, but luckily didn't really have a problem - we may not have dined at our perfect time but we always got a table at some point. This time I thought I would book ahead but there is little to no availability when I try to do so - so my question is, will spots open up as people change their reservations etc? or are we totally screwed?

[scottmeredith]

We were late bookers (having booked 40 days before cruise) and chose a specialty dining package, since on our last NCL cruise we enjoyed it. One the last cruise, being first timers, we did not make reservations, but luckily didn't really have a problem - we may not have dined at our perfect time but we always got a table at some point. This time I thought I would book ahead but there is little to no availability when I try to do so - so my question is, will spots open up as people change their reservations etc? or are we totally screwed?

They reserve some times for booking once aboard. I would recommend booking as soon as you arrive on the ship if you cannot book before then.

 

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[casofilia]

1) Keep looking but I doubt if anything will change.

2) Find the dining desk as soon as you board and make your bookings then.

[chars]

It also depends on your party size. My husband and I are not really into booking so much ahead of time. For us, we are not sure what we want to eat and what day or time. I find it takes the "free-style" out of cruising. That being said, we have really never run into problems getting reservations for two onboard. The only reservation we make ahead of time is Tepanyaki.

[NMLady]

We were late bookers (having booked 40 days before cruise) and chose a specialty dining package, since on our last NCL cruise we enjoyed it. One the last cruise, being first timers, we did not make reservations, but luckily didn't really have a problem - we may not have dined at our perfect time but we always got a table at some point. This time I thought I would book ahead but there is little to no availability when I try to do so - so my question is, will spots open up as people change their reservations etc? or are we totally screwed?

 

A large percentage of seats are kept back for onboard booking. So, after you board go to restaurant reservations desk and make all your reservations.

[casofilia]

Unless like on le Bistro on the cruise from Yokohama to Seattle!!!!! A "big party" has booked it out EVERY evening till 8pm!!!!!!!

[callmebetty]

No worries, download the iconcierge app. While waiting to board, keep trying to connect to the ship until you can. From there, you can make reservations!

 

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[BirdTravels]

We were late bookers (having booked 40 days before cruise) and chose a specialty dining package, since on our last NCL cruise we enjoyed it. One the last cruise, being first timers, we did not make reservations, but luckily didn't really have a problem - we may not have dined at our perfect time but we always got a table at some point. This time I thought I would book ahead but there is little to no availability when I try to do so - so my question is, will spots open up as people change their reservations etc? or are we totally screwed?

 

There are tables held for on board booking. Go to a touch screen kiosk in public areas and make reservations when you embark.

[ray98]

No worries, download the iconcierge app. While waiting to board, keep trying to connect to the ship until you can. From there, you can make reservations!

 

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That is exactly what I did. Had to sit near the window close to the ship but it worked.