Euby Posted August 23, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I saw in the Indulgences you can get Dining Packages for either Pinnacle Grill (2 dinners) or Pinnacle & Canaletto (1 each). Both packages are about $4-5 cheaper than the standard rate. Has anyone gotten the packages? Did you notice anything different than if you would have not gotten the packages? (other than price of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberta Quilter Posted August 23, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I don't have personal experience with the dining packages but I've read that you have to make your reservations onboard, which may mean that your preferred dining time is unavailable. Hopefully, someone will chime in with personal experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal60 Posted August 23, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I am also considering one of the packages but I want to make the reservations on line. My last cruise on the Nieuw Amsterdam it was very difficult to get reservations. Some days, were completely booked, no matter the time. On that cruise we were in a suite but it did not seem to make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euby Posted August 24, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I normally wait until we are on board to make reservations. We usually try to get them on the Formal nights, that way we don't have to pack additional "nice" clothes (2 birds 1 stone so to speak). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberta Quilter Posted August 24, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I normally wait until we are on board to make reservations. We usually try to get them on the Formal nights, that way we don't have to pack additional "nice" clothes (2 birds 1 stone so to speak). Check to see if the Explore4 promo is available for your cruise because it comes with a free PG dinner for those who book an outside stateroom or higher category. If it is, you may have a difficult time getting your choice of dining time, or even getting ANY dining time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted August 24, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I thought that on formal nights you were to be dressed in that manner except for Lido or room service? Euby, did I miss something there that you could share? Thank you - we are about to take our first HAL cruise too. I do remember reading that the dining packages require waiting until you are on board to make reservations, but clearly I have no first hand experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted August 24, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) I normally wait until we are on board to make reservations. We usually try to get them on the Formal nights, that way we don't have to pack additional "nice" clothes (2 birds 1 stone so to speak). Oh my :eek: Usually the crowd who prefers not to bring or wear HAL's version of "formal" clothes justifies itself by posting that they will bring "nice" clothes. Now we have gone down one more notch ... someone who does not even want to bring on "nice" clothes (whatever that means ... I suppose it is the opposite of "ugly" clothes?) Edited August 24, 2014 by taxmantoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratheden Posted August 24, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Oh my :eek: Usually the crowd who prefers not to bring or wear HAL's version of "formal" clothes justifies itself by posting that they will bring "nice" clothes. Now we have gone down one more notch ... someone who does not even want to bring on "nice" clothes (whatever that means ... I suppose it is the opposite of "ugly" clothes?) I didn't read it that way. I read that they always brought nice clothes but didn't want to have to bring "additional" nice clothes. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted August 24, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 24, 2014 We are bringing very nice clothes and sport coat/tie for DH. We are looking forward to the whole experience. It just seems that reading a lot of these threads there is some inconsistency what you can wear, and where you can wear it on formal nights. We are excited to be traveling on HAL for the first time - and on a smaller ship. I guess if one does not want to participate in formal nights, that is a choice they can make -even though we are covering our bases with clothes, It would be nice to understand ahead of time the rules of engagement - so to speak. You can eat at PG on formal nights without formal dress? Canaletto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin'teach Posted August 24, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 24, 2014 You need to wear formal clothes on formal night in the PG. People often wear formal attire when eating there on non-formal nights as well. Canaletto being on the Lido does not require formal wear. Enjoy your cruise wherever you choose to dine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted August 25, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Thank you - and we will! If HAL has such great people that are on CC that is a huge bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammen Posted August 25, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I have found the best time to book a specialty restaurant is when on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euby Posted August 25, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) I normally wait until we are on board to make reservations. We usually try to get them on the Formal nights, that way we don't have to pack additional "nice" clothes (2 birds 1 stone so to speak). Oh my Usually the crowd who prefers not to bring or wear HAL's version of "formal" clothes justifies itself by posting that they will bring "nice" clothes. Now we have gone down one more notch ... someone who does not even want to bring on "nice" clothes (whatever that means ... I suppose it is the opposite of "ugly" clothes?) I didn't read it that way. I read that they always brought nice clothes but didn't want to have to bring "additional" nice clothes. :) That is exactly what i meant. Thanks for reading the word "additional". Edited August 25, 2014 by Euby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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