Booking specialty dining pre-cruise

[shuang6]

Is it cheaper to book specialty dining pre-cruise?

I am not as familiar with Carnival.  I know with Royal Caribbean, it is usually cheaper to book specialty dining pre-cruise.  Thanks!

[Drazil65]

Its not cheaper but if you are interested in a certain venue (date and time frame) and it is popular, reservations can go fast.  

[jeblack1]

No real advantage to booking before cruise other than the ability to pick the specific date you are wanting.  I do like to do the steakhouse on the first night and get the free cheap bottle of wine.  It also starts the cruise off with a great meal.  Bonsai is usually booked up quickly, so do book that if you are interested.

[shuang6]

3 hours ago, jeblack1 said:

No real advantage to booking before cruise other than the ability to pick the specific date you are wanting.  I do like to do the steakhouse on the first night and get the free cheap bottle of wine.  It also starts the cruise off with a great meal.  Bonsai is usually booked up quickly, so do book that if you are interested.

Thank you for the information!  We decided to book first night at the steakhouse too.