superrupe Posted March 3, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 3, 2009 MY DW and I are cruising on the Inspiration 5 night on May 18. IF the Inspiration has windows in the dining room, would it be to much to ask when we board the ship for a table by the window in the dining room. We're not too picky, just thought it be neat to have a window table for once. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted March 3, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 3, 2009 MY DW and I are cruising on the Inspiration 5 night on May 18. IF the Inspiration has windows in the dining room, would it be to much to ask when we board the ship for a table by the window in the dining room. We're not too picky, just thought it be neat to have a window table for once. Thank you! Superrupe, There's nothing wrong with requesting a view other than other pax while enjoying your meal. Request away! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vellamint Posted March 3, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I am hoping for a window view also this summer. I need to remember to go to the Maitre de as soon as we board correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail & Marty sailing away Posted March 3, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 3, 2009 when you bored go right to the matre'd and ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankerbabe Posted March 3, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Maybe it's just the time of year that we've gone, but it's always so dark outside that there's nothing to see anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superrupe Posted March 3, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted March 3, 2009 when you bored go right to the matre'd and ask That's what we were planning on doing and tipping him $20. Thanks for the help ya'll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cks Posted March 3, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Is it common for people to request dining room changes? Do you think the maitre d's get fed up with it? I can imagine there are some people who just like to hear themselves complain, so I'm sure they get crazy requests. I'm honeymooning on my first cruise in a couple of months and thought about asking to be sat at a more private table, but I'm sure there are tons of other honeymooners on the same cruise who'll be asking the same thing. How common is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superrupe Posted March 3, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Is it common for people to request dining room changes? Do you think the maitre d's get fed up with it? I can imagine there are some people who just like to hear themselves complain, so I'm sure they get crazy requests. I'm honeymooning on my first cruise in a couple of months and thought about asking to be sat at a more private table, but I'm sure there are tons of other honeymooners on the same cruise who'll be asking the same thing. How common is it? That's what I was wondering, is it appropriate it not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVegasMan Posted March 3, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 3, 2009 It happens and it's appropriate. All we asked for was to be changed from the early seating to the late seating which was our request when we booked that was not honored. It's also appropriate to tip the Maitre D' when your request is accomodated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY9898 Posted March 3, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 3, 2009 It never hurts to ask. We had a window table on our last cruise and it was nice. The sun was setting as we were seated so it was mostly dark but the sunsets were nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMo Posted March 3, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I'm honeymooning on my first cruise in a couple of months and thought about asking to be sat at a more private table, but I'm sure there are tons of other honeymooners on the same cruise who'll be asking the same thing. How common is it? You can always ask for a table for two. I do it all the time. The MD will accommodate you, if he can. The two tops are not private at all. At least not any that I've had. They pack the tables together pretty close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY9898 Posted March 4, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 4, 2009 You can always ask for a table for two. I do it all the time. The MD will accommodate you, if he can. The two tops are not private at all. At least not any that I've had. They pack the tables together pretty close. Yup....the normally separate a table for 4 about 18". There are a few isolated tables but they are usually in poor locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaece13 Posted March 4, 2009 #13 Share Posted March 4, 2009 We did the Glory for our Honeymoon and requested a table to ourselves and were given our request. Although I do agree that private tables are not that private we were very close to the people next to us. However, they turned out to be interesting people. However, it was nice to have the option of not talking to them. Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmarie424 Posted March 4, 2009 #14 Share Posted March 4, 2009 So what happens if I decide I DO like the table that Carnival assigns me to? Do I need to let the maitre'd know up front so I don't get reassigned without knowing? It just seems like if the people that don't like their table speak up and get moved to a more preferable table that the people originally assigned to that table might end up getting bumped........ possibly to the table that the other people did not like. Or am I overthinking this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv2Camp&Cruise Posted March 4, 2009 #15 Share Posted March 4, 2009 So what happens if I decide I DO like the table that Carnival assigns me to? Do I need to let the maitre'd know up front so I don't get reassigned without knowing? It just seems like if the people that don't like their table speak up and get moved to a more preferable table that the people originally assigned to that table might end up getting bumped........ possibly to the table that the other people did not like. Or am I overthinking this? You will not be moved from your table assignment unless you request to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4040 Posted March 4, 2009 #16 Share Posted March 4, 2009 We were on the Inspiration in July, and I thought it was cool. We went under the bridge at the mouth of Tampa Bay while we were at dinner. The other cool thing was watching ship traffic as we cruised out of the harbor. We got lucky and were assigned window seats. I was part of a large group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken076 Posted March 4, 2009 #17 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I don't think they're going to "bump" anyone that's already been assigned a window seat, so it's pretty much going to depend on are there any "open" window seats. ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARBARA J.W. Posted March 4, 2009 #18 Share Posted March 4, 2009 MY DW and I are cruising on the Inspiration 5 night on May 18. IF the Inspiration has windows in the dining room, would it be to much to ask when we board the ship for a table by the window in the dining room. We're not too picky, just thought it be neat to have a window table for once. Thank you! If there is a table available he/she the Maitre'd will be glad to move you..... When you board the Ship the first day..... The Maitre'd will have a time set up,,for those who need to change their tables or Dining times...... I hope that you have JOSEPH//SUPER CHARGE SHOWTIME MAITRE'D......... He was on the Celebration and the Glory... He left the Glory-1-10-09....... After his vacation........ He is going to the Inspiration......... I am guessing he should be there now or for sure with in the next few weeks............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vellamint Posted March 4, 2009 #19 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I don't think they're going to "bump" anyone that's already been assigned a window seat, so it's pretty much going to depend on are there any "open" window seats. ken Okay...so if I ask for a window seat before the first dinner I cant be accommodated because I will be "bumping" someone? Just don't want to get my hopes up or use my time on a line if there is nothing they will do. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt091605 Posted March 4, 2009 #20 Share Posted March 4, 2009 MY DW and I are cruising on the Inspiration 5 night on May 18. IF the Inspiration has windows in the dining room, would it be to much to ask when we board the ship for a table by the window in the dining room. We're not too picky, just thought it be neat to have a window table for once. Thank you! There is nothing wrong with asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superrupe Posted March 4, 2009 Author #21 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thanks for all the answers! They are greatly appreaciated. I will ask the Maitre d' and if there's no tables, oh well. That won't ruin the crusie. I've been on 4 and it didn't ruin it them. Thanks a lot and can't wait!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee777 Posted March 4, 2009 #22 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Sooo, if I approach the maitre'd with a $50 in my hand, this will increase my chances of getting the seating I want, correct? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnjkeith Posted March 4, 2009 #23 Share Posted March 4, 2009 How is asking to set by a window any diff than a table for 2. You never know till you ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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