Can 6:00 diners on Ruby make the early production shows/entertainment?

[coasterwiggs]

Our choices for traditional dining times on Ruby (7-night Mexican Riviera) are 5:30 and 6:00. What time do the early shows begin? Can we make the early show with a 6:00 dining time? What time do the later shows begin?

[cb at sea]

The shows for early/main seating will be AFTER dinner... The "early show" is for late dinner seating.

Edited July 5, 2015 by cb at sea

[shredie]

You'll be fine with either time. The show is usually about 8-ish.

[DougH]

Evening shows are usually between 8-8:30pm start or 10-10:30 for late seating. On an odd night they may skip the late show and have one at about 7pm for a pre dinner show for late seating. On this night there is usually the big deck party at about 10pm.

[Floflegs]

We always have 6.00 dinner and always make the early show.

[fishywood]

There will generally always be a showtime geared for those with early seating dinner starting between 8:15-8:45.

For those with late dinner some nights the show will be earlier (7:00) some nights later (10:00 or 10:15).

And some nights there will be three shows: 6:45/7:00; 8:30, and 10:15.

The schedule will almost always be designed for those with early fixed seating, or those who show up to ATD right when it opens (roughly 50% of passengers) to maximize their entertainment choices; the secondary entertainment for the evening usually starts in Explorer's/Vista/on deck right when the main show ends--which is when those of us who prefer late seating dinner are still having dessert and coffee.

Edited July 5, 2015 by fishywood

[M4dC0w]

You can, as long as you don't mind bad seats

[coasterwiggs]

Thanks for the responses. We will keep the 6:00 dining time and plan on attending the 8:00-ish show. Then we still have entertainment options after that.

[Colo Cruiser]

If you need to catch something earlier you can ask your waiter to speed things up a little.

[coasterwiggs]

Colo Cruiser, thanks for the tip. But if it is a choice between skipping dessert or making the show, dessert will win every time, lol.

[Colo Cruiser]

Colo Cruiser, thanks for the tip. But if it is a choice between skipping dessert or making the show, dessert will win every time, lol.

 

That's why I could very easily get dessert first. :D

 

We have also been known to stop back by the dining room for coffee/dessert after the show. ;)

[coasterwiggs]

Colo Cruiser, this vital dessert information was unknown to me. This may solve my nightly sadness at having to choose between 2 desserts that I want.

[Colo Cruiser]

Colo Cruiser, this vital dessert information was unknown to me. This may solve my nightly sadness at having to choose between 2 desserts that I want.

 

 

One can fit a lot in before 10pm. ;)

Of course you have the HC as a backup.

[coasterwiggs]

Of the 5 cruise lines we have tried, I think Princess has the best food. I know that is a subjective opinion, but I still remember individual dishes I enjoyed even though our last Princess cruise was in 2011.

[Hlitner]

When they have a pre dinner show (for the late diners) it is usually at 7. If one wants to dine at 6, rush through their dinner (assuming the waiter cooperates) and then get to the show at the last minute (which means you will usually get the worst seats) then go for it! Personally, DW and I love to dine and seldom eat dinner in less then 1 1/2 hours since we usually manage to find fun tables where everyone is having a great time and is not in a hurry. Trying to rush through dinner is a recipe for heartburn :).

 

If one really wants to eat early and also go to the early show then perhaps they would do better to eat the dinner buffet and pretend they are dining in a fast food restaurant.

 

Hank

Edited July 6, 2015 by Hlitner

[caribill]

If you need to catch something earlier you can ask your waiter to speed things up a little.

 

Colo Cruiser, thanks for the tip. But if it is a choice between skipping dessert or making the show, dessert will win every time, lol.

 

What Colo Cruiser was saying is that your waitstaff can speed up the service if you request. No need to skip dessert.

[smellycruzer]

Our choices for traditional dining times on Ruby (7-night Mexican Riviera) are 5:30 and 6:00. What time do the early shows begin? Can we make the early show with a 6:00 dining time? What time do the later shows begin?

 

I once witnessed a family of 8 get their desserts "to go" so they could make it to an 8:00 floor show.

[msmoger]

When they have a pre dinner show (for the late diners) it is usually at 7. If one wants to dine at 6, rush through their dinner (assuming the waiter cooperates) and then get to the show at the last minute (which means you will usually get the worst seats) then go for it! Personally, DW and I love to dine and seldom eat dinner in less then 1 1/2 hours since we usually manage to find fun tables where everyone is having a great time and is not in a hurry. Trying to rush through dinner is a recipe for heartburn :).

 

If one really wants to eat early and also go to the early show then perhaps they would do better to eat the dinner buffet and pretend they are dining in a fast food restaurant.

 

Hank

 

This really doesn't make sense to me based on the OP's original comments. If there is a show scheduled at 7:00 for the late diners there will be another show around 8:30 for the early diners. There's no need for the OP to rush through dinner in order to make the 7:00 show.

[Opua Kiwi]

I once witnessed a family of 8 get their desserts "to go" so they could make it to an 8:00 floor show.

Sincerely hope that was to drop off in their cabins; and NOT to turn the theatre into a food hall.

Edited July 6, 2015 by Opua Kiwi