dvond Posted September 21, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2016 We just booked and there are very little times available for our group of four and some nights there is none. Has anyone just winged it every night and any advice would be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gma_pat Posted September 21, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Not all reservation times are available on-line pre-cruise. There will be openings available once you board. Just take a look at the interactive screens in all of the hallways and see what is available. We had no issues with getting table times once we boarded on the BA last April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting_Cruiser Posted September 21, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 21, 2016 They don't release all the availability prior to sailing. You can make reservations when you board the ship. There are also monitors that show whether there is availability in the various restaurants. If you don't have a reservation, you can check one of them to see what your best bet is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvond Posted September 21, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanBill Posted September 21, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2016 We had no trouble booking same day for early seatings at La Cucina and Moderno last April. We are going again in October and also had trouble getting all our times, so some are left open for when we board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 21, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Reservations open 90 days before departure (100 days for suites). Prime time reservations sell out quickly. NCL holds tables for onboard bookings. Once onboard, use the touch screen kiosks in any public area, your stateroom TV, or your iConcierge app to book tables. Popular restaurants like Cagney's and Teppanyaki will sell out during prime time quickly,,,, so make your reservation quickly on embarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loralye Posted September 21, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Download your iConcierge app. You can often connect while waiting to board and reserve the settings they hold for onboard booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharp43 Posted September 26, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We couldn't get the times we wanted a month before our cruise either...I was told they only reserve 30% online ahead of time. There were tables set up on the first day near La Bistro to make reservations at all the restaurants, took me less than 5 minutes to make all my changes! But don't wait, esp. if you want a certain time on Friday or Saturday...they book up quickly! You can book on iConcierge also, but you can't make changes through the app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsanTom Posted September 26, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Wait until you board. You will have no problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted September 26, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We have never had a problem getting a table. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIPERTRUCK Posted September 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 27, 2016 We have never made a reservation more than a 6 hours ahead of time. We have never been disappointed. You can call from your stateroom and reserve when you know what you feel like doing that night. That's what FreeStyle cruising is all about! I have no idea what I will want for dinner 90 days from now! Maybe a steak, maybe I'll be tired and just want a quick bite from the buffet, or room service... I wouldn't overthink it, just go and enjoy yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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