Carnival MDR tables too close!!

[4x4bob]

As I see it, the main problem of two tops sitting tightly together is when you are right handed and the person sitting to your right side is left handed.

 

Then you have to negotiate a timing agreement so you take turns eating so your elbows will not hit. :D

 

Bob

[JimAOk1945]

Back to the original post. I agree that the MDR tables are much too close. We have found this to be a problem on all the cruise lines we have sailed on.

 

I have had some success with politely but firmly requesting a table for two away from other tables on day one in the MDR. If the table doesn't suit us, then I again politely and firmly request a different location. So far it has worked every time.

[paul929207]

Cruise ships have limited space. Cabins are small. Bathrooms in them are small. Showers are tiny. In the MDR, tables are close together. It is not just the tables for 2 that are close, nearly all are. To change this, ships would either have to be bigger (raising prices) or space would have to be taken from other purposes. (likely reducing services or raising prices).

[calliopecruiser]

or space would have to be taken from other purposes. (likely reducing services or raising prices).

 

I was all in agreement until that -- how would taking space from other purposes decrease service or increase prices? It might make the ship less desirable to some people who like whatever that other space was used for (like cabins, or theatre showroom), but unless they decreased the space of the casino, I'm not sure how it would require price increases. Or decrease service.....I would think that actually increasing the free space in the dining room (between tables) would actually improve service as waiters and equipment would be able to move throughout the room with more ease.

[paul929207]

What I meant is that if the space comes from passengers areas, it may reduce the number who can use/enjoy that area. For instance how many seats would have to be removed from the main theater to add one foot to the distance between all tables for two. That means fewer people can see the shows. If they eliminate some cabins, it reduces revenues and could lead to a price hike. Same if they shrink other revenue generators like casino, shops, bars, etc.

[lahlah57]

If looking for romantic intimacy at dinner.....get room service.

We had many tightly p roximated tables and needless to say could overhear some very interesting conversations. Did not need to go to the evening stage shows;)

[Dayenu]

Hi,

 

I just took a cruise and had a lot of fun but had bad experiences in the Main Dining Room. I'm now taking the Inagural cruise on May 1st on the Vista. The issue we had was in the MDR the tables were extremely close together. Every night I had a table for two with a friend near the window and I could literally reach out and touch the table for two next to me. They were less than a foot away from us every time. We sat in different areas of the MDR near the window and it was the same thing. On several occasions we had to make awkward small talk with people next to us looking to engage us in conversation. On another evening, the people next to us were very loud and rude and commented on our food and ordering two desserts, etc. We had several dining experiences in the MDR that were uncomfortable.

 

Room service.

[dsrdsrdsr]

I don't get it. :confused: If it's unwritten, how do P&O passengers specifically know not to talk to each other?

 

Have you ever shaken hands with anyone? If so, did you follow a written guide, or did you wing it? ;)

Edited March 19, 2016 by dsrdsrdsr

[Aquahound]

Have you ever shaken hands with anyone? If so, did you follow a written guide, or did you wing it?

 

You're not getting my question. You made it sound like this is an unwritten rule on P&O. How is that any different than any other line? I just don't get the specific P&O part.

[dsrdsrdsr]

Sorry, you're right that I didn't understand your question. The specific P&O part is because P&O is the only line I've travelled on frequently. I can't tell you what generally happens on any other line.