Dinner the first night - Explorer of the Seas

[cabinbythesea]

We usually prefer the earlier seating, but have been assigned the 8:00 pm seating. This will only be a problem for us on the first night, as we usually don't eat in the dining room; we prefer the Windjammer.

 

We were wondering if the Windjammer is open the first night. If not, what are our other options?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

ICL

[NorbertsNiece]

Windjammer will be open the first night :)

[Sugar*Magnolia]

It shouldnt be a problem, WJ is opened. When you board, go to the DR and let them know you will not be using your table assignment so they can give it to someone who migth want it.

[NJLadies]

Thanks so much for all your speedy replies.

 

ICL

[DonnaMarieNJ]

I'm on the Explorer in September for a 5 day. Isn't the first night formal night? I'm not certain.

[Weez]

I'm on the Explorer in September for a 5 day. Isn't the first night formal night? I'm not certain.

 

I would be really surprised if the first night was formal.

[Langley Cruisers]

I'm on the Explorer in September for a 5 day. Isn't the first night formal night? I'm not certain.

 

The first night of any cruise is never formal night as not everyone may have gotten their suitcases in a timely manner. It is usually the second night but check your Cruise Compass to be sure. :)

 

OP, yes, as stated the WJ is open the first night. DH and I love to go for a casual dinner there after sailaway. We take a window seat and just enjoy watching the ocean as we have our coffee and dessert. For us it's the perfect end to our first day of vacation.

[CMM]

We usually prefer the earlier seating, but have been assigned the 8:00 pm seating. This will only be a problem for us on the first night, as we usually don't eat in the dining room; we prefer the Windjammer.

 

We were wondering if the Windjammer is open the first night. If not, what are our other options?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

ICL

I don't know if this will make a difference to you or not, but if you are on the Canada/New England sailing it might be changed 1/2 hour ealier making late seating at 7:30PM. On our sailing it is.

[cb at sea]

The 1st formal night is always night 2....it will NEVER be boarding day!

[DonnaMarieNJ]

I have no idea WHY I was thinking it was boarding day :eek: