Numbers question on Explorer

[earltonharley]

Hi all,
I am going on a family cruise on 12JUL2014 and would like to know the largest amount of people (seating capacity) I can have at a table in the MD, and also Portofino's. Can someone please advise me. Thank you in advance, John

[meatloafsfan]

We were seated at a table of 10 in the MDR (it was an oblong table by the doors). Other than the Captain's table, I don't think I saw any bigger than that.

[Clarea]

I've occasionally seen tables for 12. I've also seen larger tables they put togeter with a special attachment. However, I suggest that service would be better and conversation easier with several smaller tables near each other.

[cruisinfanatic]

[quote name='earltonharley']Hi all,
I am going on a family cruise on 12JUL2014 and would like to know the largest amount of people (seating capacity) I can have at a table in the MD, and also Portofino's. Can someone please advise me. Thank you in advance, John[/quote]
there are tables for 12, but it's better with 2 smaller ones. persons on each end of the 12 can't converse anyway

[runner15km]

I don't know John but are you on the north or south side of Rt 81.:D Have a great cruise !

[gerif]

[quote name='SeaUs']there are tables for 12, but it's better with 2 smaller ones. persons on each end of the 12 can't converse anyway[/QUOTE]

ITA. Cannot really converse well at a 12 top. I have seen a wedding party in Portofino. They put tables together in the rear to make a long table for about 20.

[138east]

I just got back from the Navigator and I was able to arrange a table for fourteen, 12 of whom were solos. This worked well for us to meet and mingle at the table. It also gave folks a chance to go and eat in alternative venues without leaving a half empty table.