wsyrob Posted January 20, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 20, 2019 My wife and I are doing a short 4 night cruise on Liberty in about a month. I signed up for early dining time. Will they seat the 2 of us at a table with others and if so is there a way to request a table for 2? This is my first Carnival cruise after several on Royal. I asked this same question on Cruise critic before a similar 4 night cruise on Majesty and was given a dining services email address. They set us up with a very nice 2 seat table by a port hole in the MDR for that trip. Does Carnival have anything like that and can you request a table for 2 ahead of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpagejr Posted January 20, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, wsyrob said: My wife and I are doing a short 4 night cruise on Liberty in about a month. I signed up for early dining time. Will they seat the 2 of us at a table with others and if so is there a way to request a table for 2? This is my first Carnival cruise after several on Royal. I asked this same question on Cruise critic before a similar 4 night cruise on Majesty and was given a dining services email address. They set us up with a very nice 2 seat table by a port hole in the MDR for that trip. Does Carnival have anything like that and can you request a table for 2 ahead of time. You can contact the maitre'd at this address... LImaitred@carnival.com Include your name, sailing date, dinner seating time,and cabin # with your request Edited January 20, 2019 by lcpagejr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsyrob Posted January 20, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted January 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, lcpagejr said: You can contact the maitre'd at this address... LImaitred@carnival.com Include your name, sailing date, dinner seating time,and cabin # with your request Awesome. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted January 20, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) Sometimes they can accommodate that request depending on demand for two tops. But two tops are not really two on these ships as you are seated rather tightly to other two tops placed in a row. Most of the time it's like eating with a table of six or more. Some of these ships will have a more private exclusive two top table but they usually go quick. You may be able to request a two top and be seated in a table for four ,but they wont seat any others with you. Edited January 20, 2019 by BoDidly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted January 20, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Just note that the Maitre'Ds are not required to respond to guest requests, though it is reported that people that choose this route are accommodated. The proper way to request a table for 2 (or any size) is to post to John Heald's Facebook page 4 days prior to your cruise and make the request. And to the people that say they always email the MaitreD, I again ask for a Carnival link that posts this information. None has been provided to me to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwjax Posted January 20, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Try this to contact maitre'd. first two letter are the ship's abbreviation plus xxmaitred@carnival.com Example for the Fantasy: famaitred@carnival.com Carnival Ship Abbreviations FA = Fantasy FS = Fascination EC = Ecstasy SE = Sensation IS = Inspiration IM = Imagination EL = Elation PA = Paradise SP = Spirit PR = Pride LE = Legend MI= Miracle DE = Destiny TI = Triumph VI = Victory CQ = Conquest GL = Glory LI = Liberty VA = Valor FD = Freedom SL = Splendor DR = Dream MC = Magic BR = Breeze SH = Sunshine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted January 20, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 20, 2019 33 minutes ago, 1025cruise said: Just note that the Maitre'Ds are not required to respond to guest requests, though it is reported that people that choose this route are accommodated. The proper way to request a table for 2 (or any size) is to post to John Heald's Facebook page 4 days prior to your cruise and make the request. And to the people that say they always email the MaitreD, I again ask for a Carnival link that posts this information. None has been provided to me to date. It is really nice that there's an alternate way for those of us who don't use that social media site to accomplish the same thing directly with Carnival. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted January 20, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) 49 minutes ago, 1025cruise said: Just note that the Maitre'Ds are not required to respond to guest requests, though it is reported that people that choose this route are accommodated. The proper way to request a table for 2 (or any size) is to post to John Heald's Facebook page 4 days prior to your cruise and make the request. And to the people that say they always email the MaitreD, I again ask for a Carnival link that posts this information. None has been provided to me to date. I got a good chuckle out of that one 😂 Edited January 20, 2019 by BoDidly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted January 20, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 20, 2019 2 hours ago, jwjax said: Try this to contact maitre'd. first two letter are the ship's abbreviation plus xxmaitred@carnival.com Example for the Fantasy: famaitred@carnival.com Carnival Ship Abbreviations FA = Fantasy FS = Fascination EC = Ecstasy SE = Sensation IS = Inspiration IM = Imagination EL = Elation PA = Paradise SP = Spirit PR = Pride LE = Legend MI= Miracle DE = Destiny TI = Triumph VI = Victory CQ = Conquest GL = Glory LI = Liberty VA = Valor FD = Freedom SL = Splendor DR = Dream MC = Magic BR = Breeze SH = Sunshine And where is this posted on the Carnival site making it public information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted January 20, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 20, 2019 15 minutes ago, 1025cruise said: And where is this posted on the Carnival site making it public information? Since when is a social media site, that many of us haven't and won't join, considered public information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsyrob Posted January 20, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I will pass on the social media contact. Does Carnival push the post cruise survey as hard as Royal? That's a good reason to answer email and make something like this happen. The email wasn't available on Royals website either. I imagine they don't want to make it public to avoid being overrun with requests. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted January 20, 2019 #12 Share Posted January 20, 2019 3 hours ago, 1025cruise said: Just note that the Maitre'Ds are not required to respond to guest requests, though it is reported that people that choose this route are accommodated. The proper way to request a table for 2 (or any size) is to post to John Heald's Facebook page 4 days prior to your cruise and make the request. And to the people that say they always email the MaitreD, I again ask for a Carnival link that posts this information. None has been provided to me to date. It isn't the proper way to contact John. The proper way is to meet with the Maitre at 1 pm on embark day to make table requests. Not only does John drop the ball or if he isn't on FB that day, he also can't overrule the Maitre should such requests conflict with his dining room. Maitre email addresses are frequently posted here but Maitres are not require to respond to emails. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahacca Posted January 20, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I used the maitre d email for Imagination. I requested a 4 top and 2 8 tops for our party. We were seated at a 4 top and 2 8 tops. So, for me, it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreynjoey Posted January 26, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 26, 2019 On 1/20/2019 at 8:43 AM, jwjax said: Try this to contact maitre'd. first two letter are the ship's abbreviation plus xxmaitred@carnival.com Example for the Fantasy: famaitred@carnival.com Carnival Ship Abbreviations FA = Fantasy FS = Fascination EC = Ecstasy SE = Sensation IS = Inspiration IM = Imagination EL = Elation PA = Paradise SP = Spirit PR = Pride LE = Legend MI= Miracle DE = Destiny TI = Triumph VI = Victory CQ = Conquest GL = Glory LI = Liberty VA = Valor FD = Freedom SL = Splendor DR = Dream MC = Magic BR = Breeze SH = Sunshine Any idea what Vista would be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermarkim Posted January 26, 2019 #15 Share Posted January 26, 2019 For years, I have emailed the Maitre'D directly at the addresses listed above and have always gotten my request honored. I generally email within 2-3 weeks of cruising. I have never received an acknowledgement of my email or a response. However, I have always gotten my request for a private table for two or for my family and in some cases exactly where I prefer to sit. Not only have they honored my request, but I have had the Maitre'D come over to see if I was content with my table and location. When I have waited to meet the Maitre'D on the ship, no options have been available. This happened to me for years and then I saw on a post here, to email directly and it has worked ever since. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted January 26, 2019 #16 Share Posted January 26, 2019 42 minutes ago, coreynjoey said: Any idea what Vista would be? Vista is vs vsmaitred@carnival.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted January 26, 2019 #17 Share Posted January 26, 2019 We too have had positive results by e-mailing the maitred for our dining request. We also check after we've boarded to see which table we have been assigned. It has always matched our request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmwmarmstrong Posted January 26, 2019 #18 Share Posted January 26, 2019 On 1/20/2019 at 8:43 AM, jwjax said: Try this to contact maitre'd. first two letter are the ship's abbreviation plus xxmaitred@carnival.com Example for the Fantasy: famaitred@carnival.com Carnival Ship Abbreviations FA = Fantasy FS = Fascination EC = Ecstasy SE = Sensation IS = Inspiration IM = Imagination EL = Elation PA = Paradise SP = Spirit PR = Pride LE = Legend MI= Miracle DE = Destiny TI = Triumph VI = Victory CQ = Conquest GL = Glory LI = Liberty VA = Valor FD = Freedom SL = Splendor DR = Dream MC = Magic BR = Breeze SH = Sunshine Would you happen to know Vista? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENHANDEL Posted January 26, 2019 #19 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I emailed the maitre d' on Horizon before our Christmas trip. We also had a food allergy in our group. Not only did he email me back, he also reached out with a phone call to help clarify something that was tough to communicate over email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted January 26, 2019 #20 Share Posted January 26, 2019 2 hours ago, wmwmarmstrong said: Would you happen to know Vista? See post 16 above. vs vsmaitred@carnival.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmwmarmstrong Posted January 26, 2019 #21 Share Posted January 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, bury me at sea said: See post 16 above. vs vsmaitred@carnival.com I looked at that list three times...sorry. But thank you for answering. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted January 26, 2019 #22 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I am planning on waiting about 2 weeks (we leave March 31st) out before I do my request. Everyone is different, but we (2 of us) like being at a large table. I have cruised many times, and I have met and learned a lot about different countries, culture, and the people, by being at a large table.🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwjax Posted January 26, 2019 #23 Share Posted January 26, 2019 On 1/20/2019 at 11:43 AM, jwjax said: Try this to contact maitre'd. first two letter are the ship's abbreviation plus xxmaitred@carnival.com Example for the Fantasy: famaitred@carnival.com Carnival Ship Abbreviations FA = Fantasy FS = Fascination EC = Ecstasy SE = Sensation IS = Inspiration IM = Imagination EL = Elation PA = Paradise SP = Spirit PR = Pride LE = Legend MI= Miracle DE = Destiny TI = Triumph VI = Victory CQ = Conquest GL = Glory LI = Liberty VA = Valor FD = Freedom SL = Splendor DR = Dream MC = Magic BR = Breeze SH = Sunshine vsmaitred@carnival.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavners5 Posted January 27, 2019 #24 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Does anyone know what Horizon would be? My daughter has severe food allergies. TIA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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