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I called them this morning.  The lady was so helpful and reserved 3 shows for us over the phone.

We are brand new to RC (and CC). I am not sure where to ask this; but does anyone have any tips for us?  I am randomly picking up on things here and there as I peruse this incredible website and message board.  I feel like I am bound to miss something, though, because I can't find something like a "tips and tricks" sheet like I did for another cruise line in the past. LOL I am certain it's here somewhere!  Just not sure where to find it.  Thank you all for your fabulous contributions!!

13 hours ago, 3yorkies said:

I ask for a window, not for the view, but to not have others seated by me.    I have found tables I like on each ship that are in the corridor areas to the smaller rooms and always ask for one of those.   I have a list of tables for each ship.  I send it in about 45 days before the cruise and have always had success.   I look at my seapass when I pick it up and if it ever were not the table I request then I can go to the MDR and see what table they have assigned and ask to be moved if needed.   So far I have always been accommodated.

We are new to RC.  This is great information!  Where did you get the list of tables and who do we email? I am not trying to be stingy; but we rarely get to visit with our son and DIL (he has been in the military and just got out).  We would cherish dinner alone with them.

1 hour ago, pcur said:

I just checked the Cruise Planner online for my Adventure cruise this September, and both Chops and Giovanni's are open on embarkation day for lunch.

 

I find the Cruise Planner to be easier to work with.  Select the lunch option, and it shows you all the days lunch is available and what specialty restaurants are open.

I am brand new to RC. I apologize for asking a likely obvious question.  But, is cruise planner online vs using the app? I have tried both. I keep thinking there must be a more efficient way to do this.  And your way sounds amazing! Thank you for your help!!

I am so glad you asked this question!  We are finally booking, also, since pre-pandemic.  I am wondering if it's true that the dining experience isn't going to be good enough in MDR.  I hate to spend more money on food for our family when we used to enjoy the food on the ships (that was already included in the cost to sail).