quick question re: Portofino reserv. online

[astrohip]

I was attempting to make a reservation for Portofino on the AOS for a Jan 2009 cruise, and the online form is only allowing a choice of two dates, neither a day I want. Is this because the other five nights are already booked? Totally booked?

 

If this is the case, would it do any good to make a phone call, versus the online form? Also, does being booked in a GS give us any better shot at a date, or is it first-come, first-served?

 

TIA for your help!

[HorrorFan]

First come first served for booking. Probably it does mean those dates are booked, but they hold a certain number of tables for people to book once you board the ship. Go there first when you get on and you may get the date you want. I doubt it would do any good to call, unless maybe the online booking is just screwy today.

[tinkerme1]

Keep checking online before you leave for your vacation. Sometimes bookings are canceled, which open up tables. If you are looking for a table for two, there are very few of those. You may want to add a couple to your reservation and see if that makes a difference.

 

Being in a GS doesn't really give you much better leverage, except the Concierge may be able to help you find a suitable date once you arrive onboard. Do check with the restaurant the first thing you board and you may be able to book the date you want anyway.

 

I canceled my original booking, since they didn't have a day I wanted, but found a better date while onboard.

 

Good Luck!