OfTheSeasCruiser Posted May 11, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Is this the correct email address if I want to request that our party be seated by ourselves at dinner: rcldining@rccl.com ? (We have early seating) We are currently 12 days away from our Oasis cruise, and I emailed them almost a week ago, but have not had a response. Does booking with a TA have something to do with it? Or is there a different email I should use? Whenever I read about people requesting a table, they always seem to say that they got a response within a day or two, so I'm just curious. Worse comes to worse, I'll just go to the MDR once I board, but I would like to have at least attempted to request it pre-cruise. Anyone have experiences or tips they can share? Edited May 11, 2015 by OfTheSeasCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 11, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Is this the correct email address if I want to request that our party be seated by ourselves at dinner: rcldining@rccl.com ? (We have early seating) We are currently 12 days away from our Oasis cruise, and I emailed them almost a week ago, but have not had a response. Does booking with a TA have something to do with it? Or is there a different email I should use? Whenever I read about people requesting a table, they always seem to say that they got a repose within a day or two, so I'm just curious. Worse comes to worse, I'll just go to the MDR once I board, but I would like to have at least attempted to request it pre-cruise. Anyone have experiences or tips they can share? That is the email I've used many times. Very rarely I don't get a response. I'd try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet524 Posted May 11, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I've always gotten a timely reply, but I book directly with RC and do not use a TA. Perhaps they need the request to come from your TA. Have you asked your TA to handle this for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACH77 Posted May 11, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Is this the correct email address if I want to request that our party be seated by ourselves at dinner: rcldining@rccl.com ? (We have early seating) We are currently 12 days away from our Oasis cruise, and I emailed them almost a week ago, but have not had a response. Does booking with a TA have something to do with it? Or is there a different email I should use? Whenever I read about people requesting a table, they always seem to say that they got a response within a day or two, so I'm just curious. Worse comes to worse, I'll just go to the MDR once I board, but I would like to have at least attempted to request it pre-cruise. Anyone have experiences or tips they can share? That's the correct email. You need to give them your Names, Reservation #, Cabin # and type of table you are requesting e.g. table for 4 or 6. I have always received a response in less than a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted May 11, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I've always gotten a timely reply, but I book directly with RC and do not use a TA. Perhaps they need the request to come from your TA. Have you asked your TA to handle this for you? I haven't asked my TA to do it, but I can if needed. I figured I'd try on my own first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted May 11, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) That's the correct email. You need to give them your Names, Reservation #, Cabin # and type of table you are requesting e.g. table for 4 or 6. I have always received a response in less than a week. Alright, I will try again. I did include my reservation number, but didn't even think to include our names or cabin #. Wish me luck this time! :o Also: Probably a stupid question, but we have 3 people in our group. Before I send another email, it it even possible to be seated alone, even though there really aren't tables for 3? This is our first cruise with only 3 people, we usually travel with 7+ and have our own table, so I'm just not sure! Edited May 11, 2015 by OfTheSeasCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACH77 Posted May 11, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Alright, I will try again. I did include my reservation number, but didn't even think to include our names or cabin #. Wish me luck this time! :o Also: Probably a stupid question, but we have 3 people in our group. Before I send another email, it it even possible to be seated alone, even though there really aren't tables for 3? This is our first cruise with only 3 people, we usually travel with 7+ and have our own table, so I'm just not sure! There is no table for 3. They have 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. If you are Diamond or Diamond Plus they might accommodate your request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted May 11, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted May 11, 2015 There is no table for 3. They have 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. If you are Diamond or Diamond Plus they might accommodate your request. I know that there is no table for 3, but I'm curious if they can still seat us by ourselves, say, at a table for 4? Follow what I'm saying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyban Posted May 11, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 11, 2015 we are 5 and they always give us a table for 6 with no one joining us. But that is what I ask for. One of the 5 is a child so they may not want to subject someone else to that.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted May 11, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted May 11, 2015 we are 5 and they always give us a table for 6 with no one joining us.But that is what I ask for. One of the 5 is a child so they may not want to subject someone else to that.:D Awesome, thanks so much. Just so I'm clear when I send my email, do you request a table for 6, but just to be seated by yourselves, or do you just request to be seated by yourselves with no mention of table size? Sorry to ask all these questions... :) What I dont want is to request a table for 4, but end up with a solo traveler sitting with us. NOTHING against solo travelers :D, but I think that would prove to be a little awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyban Posted May 11, 2015 #11 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I say that we would like a table for six even though there is only 5 of us but that I would rather not be joined by anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoGurl Posted May 12, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Awesome, thanks so much. Just so I'm clear when I send my email, do you request a table for 6, but just to be seated by yourselves, or do you just request to be seated by yourselves with no mention of table size? Sorry to ask all these questions... :) What I dont want is to request a table for 4, but end up with a solo traveler sitting with us. NOTHING against solo travelers :D, but I think that would prove to be a little awkward. I would love to have a solo traveler at my table. The fact that someone is confident and adventurous enough to travel on their own likely also comes with some great stories and a very outgoing personality. My guess is it wouldn't be awkward at all, as they are probably some of the nicest and more entertaining people you'll find on board. They probably also would really appreciate being welcomed by people who would enjoy good conversation and give them some company so they don't feel rejected and shunned just because they don't have a travel partner. Anyway, that being said, I'm sure a lot of people like to eat only with those they are traveling with and that's understandable and perfectly ok. I think a lot of tables end up with several guests who never show up anyway because they eat at the buffet or the specialty restaurants instead, so even if you get put at a mixed table, your chances of eating alone are probably higher than you think. Also- if you have a travel agent, sometimes they give you a different reservation number than the one Royal gives them for you because that's just the way they keep their records. Ask your travel agent to make sure you have the Royal confirmation number and not just the travel agent confirmation number, that might be why Royal didn't reply, because they don't know who you are. And check your spam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justluv2cruisewithhubby Posted May 12, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I recently emailed them and got a response two weeks later and accommodated me nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted May 21, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Just wanted to thank everyone again, and let you know that I got a response today, and they accommodated me nicely! Table for 3 by thewindow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccrzr Posted May 21, 2015 #15 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Thanks for posting and including the email address. Several weeks ago I decided I needed to contact RCI regarding our preferences for table assignment in the MDR on our upcoming cruise but then forgot to do so. Your posting provided the impetus and info I needed. Hope you have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 21, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Just wanted to thank everyone again, and let you know that I got a response today, and they accommodated me nicely! Table for 3 by thewindow! Glad it worked out, and thanks for letting us know.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mica20 Posted May 21, 2015 #17 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I am on the same cruise as the OP. Question - is there a bad place to sit in the MDR? We are a party of 8 with MTD and don't mind sharing a table but I was curios, is location a big deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 21, 2015 #18 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I am on the same cruise as the OP. Question - is there a bad place to sit in the MDR? We are a party of 8 with MTD and don't mind sharing a table but I was curios, is location a big deal? Offhand, I cannot think of a bad table location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbylore Posted May 21, 2015 #19 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I sent RCLdining a request for 3 and was told since I had MTD they couldn't reserve it for us. Has anyone else with MTD been able to reserve their table? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted May 21, 2015 Author #20 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I sent RCLdining a request for 3 and was told since I had MTD they couldn't reserve it for us. Has anyone else with MTD been able to reserve their table? Well with MTD, you don't have a set table. You can make a reservation for each night for just the 3 of you. If you like where you were seated one night, you can request to have that table again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising_Tiger Posted May 21, 2015 #21 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I am on the same cruise as the OP. Question - is there a bad place to sit in the MDR? We are a party of 8 with MTD and don't mind sharing a table but I was curios, is location a big deal? Yes, there are plenty of bad locations in the MDR with MTD. Anywhere along the main aisles is a problem. Since everyone is coming and going at different times sitting next to the main aisles is like sitting in the middle of a busy hallway. The worst spot is immediately inside the door, everyone walks right by your table and it seems like half of the people bump your chair. :rolleyes: Many times they have a few large tables right by the door and they seem to seat some young families with very young children in this area. I would request a table by the windows. The curtains will be closed and you can't see outside, but it will be a much quieter area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjny Posted May 21, 2015 #22 Share Posted May 21, 2015 How long before the cruise is a good time to request a table by the window for the folks in our party from 3 cabins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 21, 2015 #23 Share Posted May 21, 2015 How long before the cruise is a good time to request a table by the window for the folks in our party from 3 cabins? I usually send the request about 3 weeks before the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising_Tiger Posted May 22, 2015 #24 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I usually send the request about 3 weeks before the cruise. How well does that work for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 22, 2015 #25 Share Posted May 22, 2015 How well does that work for you? I believe we've gotten our requested table about 9 out of 10 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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