HAL Dining

[Zagqwest]

Just booked the 14 day Alaska criuse on HAL. When doing my booking I don't believe I was given a dining option and my confirmation says Anytime. I am assuming that traditional is still available? Do I have to wait until onboard to switch if so?

[CruiserBruce]

Welcome to Cruise Critic!

 

The better place for all the Holland America info you will ever need is here, the portion of Cruise Critic devoted to Holland America:

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/103-holland-america-line/

 

How did you book this cruise? If possible, go back to that and see if you can add a request for traditional dining. If not, you can fix it when you board the ship.

[crystalspin]

15 hours ago, Zagqwest said:

Just booked the 14 day Alaska criuse on HAL. When doing my booking I don't believe I was given a dining option and my confirmation says Anytime. I am assuming that traditional is still available? Do I have to wait until onboard to switch if so?

Welcome to Cruise Critic! Do come on over to the board Bruce linked.

 

Check your confirmation email header for a Personal Cruise Consultant (name and extension number), or call 1-800-355-3017 and stay on to the final "Speak with a person" choice and ask to be assigned a PCC. 

 

Assuming that traditional (early or late) is available may not be valid! As a firm HAL fan, I have to say that dining-room seating on Holland America is a zoo. Ask to be wait-listed for the time you want if it is full.

Edited January 31, 2023 by crystalspin

[YourWorldWithBill]

19 hours ago, Zagqwest said:

Just booked the 14 day Alaska criuse on HAL. When doing my booking I don't believe I was given a dining option and my confirmation says Anytime. I am assuming that traditional is still available? Do I have to wait until onboard to switch if so?

Ditto what others said, but I bet that if you call (after being on hold for a lifetime) you can choose early or late booking.