pe4all Posted March 21, 2009 #26 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Waitlisted also! Interesting, cause yesterday when I was checking something on my reservation it wasn't listed that way! Also interesting - it won't let me pull up my linked reservation. Will show only my dd's cabin (they are adjoining balconies - I made the reservation for 2 cabins) I keep getting an error message when I try to pull up my booking #. I'm sure Carnival will get it worked out shorty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation_junkie Posted March 21, 2009 #27 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I figure hey..we eat about 12 times a day anyways....if we didn't have late seating we'd probably be eating again at the time anyways...:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles_51 Posted March 21, 2009 #28 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I think that they are probably adding "waitlisted" to avoid complaints from people who missed the fact that the dining times are "requested" and not guaranteed, nor confirmed until boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandwoman Posted March 25, 2009 #29 Share Posted March 25, 2009 We've also become waitlisted for early seating within the past couple of days. It sounds as if it's happened to everyone :( The only other time we've been waitlisted for dining preference was on RCL when we booked just three days prior to sailing. To me, "waitlisted" means that the dining room is full and we might get seats if someone cancels the cruise or moves to another seating. I find Carnival's terminology confusing. I wish they would say "requested" instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaParrotHead Posted March 25, 2009 #30 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I posted this on another thread, but wanted to add that FWIW, my PVP had this to say, "We are actually in the process of starting to confirm dining times instead of doing the 'requests' like we've been doing. They are confirming existing bookings based on the dates they were booked." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted March 25, 2009 #31 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I posted this on another thread, but wanted to add that FWIW, my PVP had this to say, "We are actually in the process of starting to confirm dining times instead of doing the 'requests' like we've been doing. They are confirming existing bookings based on the dates they were booked." That would be an excellent idea.........other cruise lines do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0rly Posted March 25, 2009 #32 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Since I am sure that this has been answered already and I don't feel like using the search function what does Waitlisted for dining mean?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssatterly Posted March 25, 2009 #33 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Please just look at the other about 50 or so posts about this. it has been answered MANY time in the past couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted March 25, 2009 #34 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Gotta love the honesty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carib1 Posted March 25, 2009 #35 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Leaving on the Valor 04/19 and both early and late dinning have both been waitlisted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0rly Posted March 25, 2009 #36 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Please just look at the other about 50 or so posts about this. it has been answered MANY time in the past couple of days. What there are already threads about this? Who would have thought!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha sista Posted March 25, 2009 #37 Share Posted March 25, 2009 there are only 3 threads on this page alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted March 25, 2009 #38 Share Posted March 25, 2009 What there are already threads about this? Who would have thought!:eek: Orly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolzCruiser Posted March 25, 2009 #39 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Orly? This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Karaoke Girl Posted March 25, 2009 #40 Share Posted March 25, 2009 aren't there like 20 threads on this subject already. Geez. Scroll down at least one page before posting a new thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkolln Posted March 25, 2009 #41 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Ok, after reading this thread I decided to view my documents online for our Liberty cruise leaving March 28th (Saturday) and it now says "Late seating waitlisted" and it didn't say that last week when I printed my documents. I hope this means we still get late seating because I prefer that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjsmth Posted March 25, 2009 #42 Share Posted March 25, 2009 This is why this open seating option should be put in place by Carnival sooner then later. I myself don't like to be tied to a certain time and now your wondering if you'll get your requested seating time. I'd sure wish CCL would incorporate the NCL freestyle dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Annie Posted March 25, 2009 #43 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I agree with LHP. However . . . I've found that the sooner you see the Maitade' the better your chances are of changing your dining time. I think it's best if as soon as you board . . . drop your carry on off at your cabin and go directly to the diningroom. It's most likely that you'll already find a line of people waiting to talk to the maitadi'. Explain to him/her the reason for your requesting the early seating and ask if you can possibly be switched to the early seating. In most cases (depending on how full the ship is) they'll be able to accomodate you. (the key is to talking to him/her BEFORE too many other passengers have asked for the same request). My best advice . . . Get to the diningroom EARLY. Annie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles_51 Posted March 25, 2009 #44 Share Posted March 25, 2009 From Carnival's web site...I'm not sure how long it's been there.... Confirmed Dining At time of booking, Carnival guests will be able to confirm their preferred dining choice. If their preference is not available, they may confirm an alternate choice and be waitlisted for their preferred choice. Waitlists will be cleared prior to the sailing and guests will be notified by email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zingy2 Posted March 26, 2009 #45 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Just got off the telephone with our PVP regarding the "waitlist" issue. It seems that the method of reserving the Early, Late, and now "anytime" (your time) dining is evolving. The website is attempting to keep up with those changes, but unfortunately it is causing confusion. Bottom line goal is to allow folks to confirm their main dining room reservations at the time of booking. Carnival is incrementally making changes to existing bookings to confirm dining choices. Those not yet "confirmed" are identified as "waitlisted". Try not to get too wrapped around the axle on this most recent change to Carnival's website....at least now we will know in advance what seating we will have on a given cruise for the main dining room...better than finding out on debarkation day and then having to scramble to the Maitre'D to try and get it changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zingy2 Posted March 26, 2009 #46 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I forgot to add this to my previous post.... One thing our PVP did say was that the earlier you book, the better chance of getting your preferred dining choice confirmed....makes sense to me. For those of you who may be booked on the Spirit Class vessels....our PVP indicated the anytime dining is going to be located in the upper level of the dining room (Spirit class ships have only one main dining room, with two stories). She also stated that each of the levels has approximately the same number of seats available, so there should not be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyskie Posted March 26, 2009 #47 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Why in the world I didn't go to CC before contacting my TA with the same question, is beyond me ! Not crazy about how they are handling the seating assignments :confused: but...............so be it. We're on the Fascination in May and there is no open seating. Hope everyone gets what they asked for !!!! For us, we're hoping for the late seating.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISIN MAW MAW Posted March 26, 2009 #48 Share Posted March 26, 2009 They say you should know for sure when you check in, if you have been moved to the late dining go straight to the dining room when you board and ask to be changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaParrotHead Posted March 26, 2009 #49 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Per my PVP, everyone should know prior to sailing which seating you've received (which is why everyone is showing up "waitlisted"). When your time is confirmed, your booking will reflect that status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lms2004 Posted March 26, 2009 #50 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Yup, me too. I just checked my res and saw "waitlisted" then promptly came here to see if there was a thread about that before I started one to ask. We booked our res back in September, so I assumed 1st come 1st served on requests for dining. Maybe not, huh? I'm not concerned since it is just my husband and me on this sailing, but if we were taking our 8 yo daughter with us, I'd be concerned just as the op is. She is special needs and would no longer be awake for late dining, meaning someone would miss dinner staying back in the cabin with her. To the op: Hopefully, Carnival will make sure your needs are met. This will be our first sailing with Carnival so I can't speak to their service, but surely they will take your needs into consideration and try their best to accommodate you. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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