Cooper3dogs

Thank you!

Done, and done.

Two words:

Early. Bird.

Thanks RMLincoln! Super helpful advice...

We were told that there is a large group on this particular sailing taking up most of the 8:00 seating...

I know typically most cruisers prefer early dinners, but I think maybe because this is in August, with a lot of families booked, the later dining option is popular. I can't imagine spending a busy day on an excursion, only to have to rush back to the ship and get ready for a 6:00 table! (And also the four millennials we're traveling with have no interest in eating that early.)

Thanks again!

Starting a roll call for Nieuw Amsterdam, Alaska Inside Passage, 7 night, RT from Vancouver August 3, 2019. Taking our two 20-something kids (plus their significant other/friend) for a family trip. First time on HAL, first time to Alaska, and very excited!

Thanks for the advice!

I think I was thinking of the "Anytime" dining option when I asked if we could show up at the late seating. Is Anytime dining served in the same main dining room?

I'm thinking positively and will definitely follow your advice CruiserBruce! 

We are booked on HAL Nieuw Amsterdam Alaska Inside Passage, RT Vancouver August 3, 2019. We are waitlisted for 8:00 pm dinner seating. My question is how difficult is it for a group of 6 to just show up at the later seating and wait for a table. Has anyone experienced this before? What would other options be?