3 night dining package and assigned reservations

[kal72]

I want to reserve the three night dining package (4 persons) on an upcoming August 2018 Allure of the sea sailing. I understand why they make the reservation for you on the first or second night (less popular specialty dining nights) and I will take whatever restaurant choice they give me for that first or second night, however I want to make sure we get to dine at Chops and the Japanese restaurant as the #2 and #3 reservations. They told me I could change the assigned reservations once on the ship, but I am concerned that options will be limited once the cruise has started. Is the dining package a way to offload less desirable seatings? Am I better off reserving the specific 2 restaurants I DO want to visit and forget the savings of the package?

 

 

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[Clarea]

If you are somewhat flexibile with your desired dining times and you go to a specialty restaurant to make reservations as soon as you board, you should be OK.

[Ken at the beach]

We’ve never had a problem getting reservations at our preferred restaurant. It’s always been within 1/2 hour of the time I was initially looking for.

 

I am assuming that you want Izumi as Hibachi is not included with the dining packages.

[cb at sea]

You will be fine doing this once on the ship...they expect the changes!

[SP4]

I was told by RC that Izumi can’t be used in a dining package.

[Ken at the beach]

I was told by RC that Izumi can’t be used in a dining package.

Izumi can be and you get a $35 Credit towards your meal. It’s Izumi Hibachi that cant be used.

 

For venues with a la carte pricing, package includes a $35 food credit. Participating venues and cover charge prices vary by ship; additional charges may apply for food selections. Not available on holiday sailings. Not valid for premium experiences including Chef's Table, wine pairings dinners, Izumi Hibachi experience and Mystery Dinner Theater.

[Debitoo]

I was told by RC that Izumi can’t be used in a dining package.

You can, just not the Hibachi side.