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[Rallytime1975]

The first email a few days.

 

Just wondering how long did it take to get a reply?

[phoenix_dream]

I requested a window table once, a year in advance, and did not get it. Maybe you have to have more clout? Or it may be a matter of luck.

 

 

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Since they don't assign seats until much closer to sailing, I wonder if asking too far in advance hurts more than it helps? I have no idea - I think I will give it a try a couple weeks before sailing and see what happens.

[TickledBlue]

Thanks for the info about the Celebrity dining email address. I have been successful with getting a table for 2 (last time was near a window) when cruising on RCI. This was a few months in advance.

 

Hopefully, the Celebrity personnel (maybe the same people as RCI) are as efficient :)

[Theologator]

I have heard others go and talk with the MatreeD in the Main Dinning room to request seats/table by the window. We have a group of 8 people, and the last cruise I was on, I was by the window and I LOVED it!!!!

 

Is this possible?

 

I'd tip the maitre d $20 at the very start of your cruise, explain your wish and trust his/her best effort will ensue. If you're in one of the set seatings, you should try to get this done as soon as you get on board. I don't know if you would be able to communicate earlier your wishes earlier than that via email.

[whataboutport]

Since they don't assign seats until much closer to sailing, I wonder if asking too far in advance hurts more than it helps? I have no idea - I think I will give it a try a couple weeks before sailing and see what happens.

 

I too think that was what happened. Too early. Last year we sent in a request to RCI about a month before sailing. We got exactly what we wanted. Very happy. I will try again later this year.

[kodidog]

Does anyone know how far ahead they put table groups together? We are not travelling with a group, but would love to be assigned to a window table at our early seating in the main dining room. :-)

[kimlovesfl]

I did select dining, and we ALWAYS had a table for 2 in the MDR.

[whataboutport]

But how long did u have to wait for one? What time did u eat ?

 

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[TickledBlue]

Thanks for the info about the Celebrity dining email address. I have been successful with getting a table for 2 (last time was near a window) when cruising on RCI. This was a few months in advance.

 

Hopefully, the Celebrity personnel (maybe the same people as RCI) are as efficient :)

 

I got a response back...

 

Very Good Evening Joe,

 

Your request to be assign at a table for two near a window is well noted, and will be definitely taken care of.

 

 

Kind regards,

Ana Milic

Restaurant Hostess

 

Not quite what I expected...The RCI people sent me back a screen shot of a program that they use for seating planning. That confirmation gave me more warm fuzzies that I'd actually get what I requested.

 

Ana's wording leads me to think that my request will be honored; however, there is a bit of room for a different interpretation.

 

Anyway, I'll take what I get...even the worst seats in the MDR will not prevent us from enjoying the cruise. :p

[whataboutport]

I never got a screen shot from RCI when I emailed them. But they did include the email thread that went thru about four people total before I got the confirmation. I can see why some requests aren't honored. There are a few people that could drop the ball along the way.

[stavy]

The first email a few days.

 

Well I got my first reply...How long before you got the confirmation?

Thanks

[Rallytime1975]

I think a day or so!

 

Well I got my first reply...How long before you got the confirmation?

Thanks

[K.T.B.]

Of course, you may not really want to be by the window if the window spontaneously shatters as it did on the infinity TA this past fall. Imagine eating and suddenly hearing a very loud shattering noise directly behind you.

 

We were in pretty high seas so the ship was under some stress....the window just shattered like a windshield...it's safety glass, so it just shattered with cracks everywhere. We were one table away when it happened.

 

Be careful what you ask for :)

 

You're a glass half full type of person, aren't you? :rolleyes:

[jcrandle]

if you would like a ceiling view of the MDR, just mention my name to the dining room manager and opt for the liquor package, and you will be very happy!