yorkiemomjn Posted April 17, 2011 #26 Share Posted April 17, 2011 No, of course not. (Logically, it couldn't be superior to all the mainstreams if it were one itself!) It is definitely a premium cruise line. Cost-wise, it is about midway between the mainstream lines and the luxury lines. Bill I knew that. I just did not read your post carefully enough! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted April 17, 2011 #27 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Will they give you a table for one? I sort of doubt it. (Could be wrong!) When arriving alone to the GDR you may be offerred to join a table (depending on availablility and practicality - when you arrive and when others have been seated) or be given a table for two. The waiter will properly and unobtrusivley remove the uneeded setting. As others have suggested though do not hesitate to ask to join a table; it is almost always a pleasant experience and bear in mind the table you'd be joining also requested to sit with others. It is a great social aspect of O. On the other hand if you would prefer to dine alone, that is certainly your choice and be assured it will be handled professionally. On a couple of occasions I have dined alone late when DW was suffering from rough seas. The staff always treated me well. If you are booking a speciality restaurant on-line simply select a table for two and later let them know you'll be dining solo. It is more difficult to get a table for two as there are fewer so may not be able to get the preferred day/time. Same applies above though for joining a larger table, can be a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannaknow Posted April 17, 2011 Author #28 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Another question on this topic comes to mind. In pre-booking the specialty restaurants - what if you decide you don't want to eat in the specialty restaurant that night? Do you lose your opportunity to dine there or can you change the date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 17, 2011 #29 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Another question on this topic comes to mind. In pre-booking the specialty restaurants - what if you decide you don't want to eat in the specialty restaurant that night? Do you lose your opportunity to dine there or can you change the date? Just let them know you are cancelling They will rebook you if the space is available ...they do their best to accommodate you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannaknow Posted April 17, 2011 Author #30 Share Posted April 17, 2011 One more question (I know I am exceeding my limit!). In making pre-cruise dining reservations - can you include friends traveling with you in the same category A-1 or do they have to make their reservations separately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafare Posted April 17, 2011 #31 Share Posted April 17, 2011 One more question (I know I am exceeding my limit!). In making pre-cruise dining reservations - can you include friends traveling with you in the same category A-1 or do they have to make their reservations separately? You will need their names and booking numbers to join you and that will count as one of their allotted reservations allowed according to Stateroom Cat. They do not need to be in the same category stateroom as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted April 17, 2011 #32 Share Posted April 17, 2011 When arriving alone to the GDR you may be offerred to join a table (depending on availablility and practicality - when you arrive and when others have been seated) or be given a table for two. The waiter will properly and unobtrusivley remove the uneeded setting. YoHoHo, Just for the record I was specifically talking about the specialty restaurants... but as I said, I'm not sure about getting a solo table in Polo or Toscana, although it doesn't sound to me as if OP is determined to dine all by herself anyway! Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 17, 2011 #33 Share Posted April 17, 2011 One more question (I know I am exceeding my limit!). In making pre-cruise dining reservations - can you include friends traveling with you in the same category A-1 or do they have to make their reservations separately? Yes just say NO to sharing then add their booking number & name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie girl2 Posted April 17, 2011 #34 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I am not looking to dine alone and am will certainly go for share tables. I already have "friends" from our roll call with whom I am sharing some shore excursions. If I behave myself I might be asked to dine with them sometimes after a hard day of touring. Its seems O staff will do their best to accommodate one extra person on a table. Thanks to everyone for their advice, what a great community CC are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benita Posted April 17, 2011 #35 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I don't know if anything ever came of it, but a poster a few months ago asked about the possibility of a "Singles Table" in the main dining room for people traveling alone. Mr DelRio personally answered that one and said he thought it was a great idea. The logistics might be a little tough due to the "Anytime Dining", but I think it would be a great idea to include that in the daily program, saying what time it would be. Personally, although I travel with my husband, we like to share tables with others, so we would not mind being at that table ourselves, should they need some extra people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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