Carnival Cruise Line Tests New Dining Times, Asks Late Passengers to Eat in Buffet

[meatloafsfan]

I think that 30 minutes is reasonable.

 

During the summer on the Pride, it was no unusual for there to be a long line of people waiting to get into the MDR when the doors opened. By the time the end of the line got to the doors/your table, it was at least 10 minutes after the doors opened. I could see 15 minutes getting to be a sticky situation.

[katiel53]

I would like to see it set at 15 minutes, than lock the doors with a sign posted for the clueless.

 

Totally agree!

[riclop]

Great idea.

[WpgCruise]

In the "Good Old Days" the doors were closed about 15 mins after seating time. It worked then, it should work now.

 

Not being on time throws the service for the rest of the waiter(s) section off, and impacts more than just the late arrivals.

[johnny75]

We were just off the Glory last week.

 

The dining room service was a nightmare!

 

We had your time dining .

 

Tried the DR four times.

 

The first was excellent----the rest terrible.

 

Total disorganization, no flow of each course, entrees missing, dirty silver from the last course .

 

Over two hours no dessert !

 

Walked out in disgust.

 

Have 20 plus cruises on Carnival.

 

 

Getting ready to leave and go somewhere else.

 

 

Wake up cruisers, they have cut staff to the bone and can no longer give proper service.

 

 

 

 

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[sprint180]

15 minutes is enough time. Now they just need to actually enforce it.

[smarks]

I think it should be at 15 minutes, 30 is way too generous. I don't know why anyone could be so late, it's not like you're stuck in traffic or anything.

I so agree. 15 mins. is plenty lead way. No traffic jams to get caught up in. I am guilty of waiting for 5 to 10 mins. the first night because the line is so long, but after that, I am on time.

[sparks1093]

We were just off the Glory last week.

 

The dining room service was a nightmare!

 

We had your time dining .

 

Tried the DR four times.

 

The first was excellent----the rest terrible.

 

Total disorganization, no flow of each course, entrees missing, dirty silver from the last course .

 

Over two hours no dessert !

 

Walked out in disgust.

 

Have 20 plus cruises on Carnival.

 

 

Getting ready to leave and go somewhere else.

 

 

Wake up cruisers, they have cut staff to the bone and can no longer give proper service.

 

 

 

 

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A lot of what you experienced was probably related to YTD. While our assigned seating service on Fascination was certainly not impeccable by any means it was more than adequate considering what we'd paid for the cruise.

[BoDidly]

We were just off the Glory last week.

 

The dining room service was a nightmare!

 

We had your time dining .

 

Tried the DR four times.

 

The first was excellent----the rest terrible.

 

Total disorganization, no flow of each course, entrees missing, dirty silver from the last course .

 

Over two hours no dessert !

 

Walked out in disgust.

 

Have 20 plus cruises on Carnival.

 

 

Getting ready to leave and go somewhere else.

 

 

Wake up cruisers, they have cut staff to the bone and can no longer give proper service.

 

 

 

 

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Very good observation.

[jimbo5544]

We were just off the Glory last week.

 

The dining room service was a nightmare!

 

We had your time dining .

 

Tried the DR four times.

 

The first was excellent----the rest terrible.

 

Total disorganization, no flow of each course, entrees missing, dirty silver from the last course .

 

Over two hours no dessert !

 

Walked out in disgust.

 

Have 20 plus cruises on Carnival.

 

 

Getting ready to leave and go somewhere else.

 

 

Wake up cruisers, they have cut staff to the bone and can no longer give proper service.

 

 

 

 

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Did they cut the staff between your first time and the last three?

 

 

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[Anyislandwilldo]

It was announced at the beginning of cruise Dec 10th and there have been info signs before one enters MDR...guess people do not read. Onecouple with child came in this evening on 4th deck but walked down to 3rd...... they were 40 minutes late.

 

40 minutes late!! That is totally rude!

[figdu]

We have done ATD since its inception and have only had poor service one time. We asked to be moved to a different section the next night and all was fine.

 

The rest have been outstanding so I don't think ATD is the problem rather specific waitstaff.

[Elaine5715]

It just came out today so you wouldn't have seen it enforced as yet.

 

It was posted on my last two cruises in October on the Dream and on the Conquest in August but the maitre's still escorted people to their seats at 60 minutes lates

[bobandsherry]

We were just off the Glory last week.

 

The dining room service was a nightmare!

 

We had your time dining .

 

Tried the DR four times.

 

The first was excellent----the rest terrible.

 

Total disorganization, no flow of each course, entrees missing, dirty silver from the last course .

 

Over two hours no dessert !

 

Walked out in disgust.

 

Have 20 plus cruises on Carnival.

 

 

Getting ready to leave and go somewhere else.

 

 

Wake up cruisers, they have cut staff to the bone and can no longer give proper service.

 

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Always interesting when people know so much about Carnival operations. We are just off Paradise and had great service throughout the ship including MDR. Food was also very good. Older ship but really enjoyed the cruise.

 

Saw late birds come into MDR on regular basis, looking forward to Carnival rolling out the new policy on all ships.

 

 

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Edited December 15, 2016 by bobandsherry

[johnny75]

If they cannot do ATD in two hours, how can they bring in the next group at 8?

 

I believe they will not enforce the late to dinner rule.

 

Just like they don't enforce the casino rules about only while playing.

 

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[sparks1093]

If they cannot do ATD in two hours, how can they bring in the next group at 8?

 

I believe they will not enforce the late to dinner rule.

 

Just like they don't enforce the casino rules about only while playing.

 

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That's the thing, if everyone is seated on time then they can bring in the next group at 8. Dinner never took more than 1 and a half hours on Fascination at the 6pm seating.

[thephillykid]

I personally think that arriving 20-30 minutes late for dinner is unacceptable. Not fair to all concerned. The other guests, the wait staff and the kitchen staff. The buffet or room service are acceptable options. Good job Carnival.

 

 

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[ScottsSweetie]

The 8:00pm late dining time was already in effect on my November 6 cruise.

 

DH didn't believe me when I remarked that this time was different and it had always been 8:15 before.

 

And yes, I saw people arrive then as much as 30 minutes late and walk to their table.

[simplelife]

I think 30 minutes is too lenient - 15 minutes is more than enough.

 

 

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[jimbo5544]

If they cannot do ATD in two hours, how can they bring in the next group at 8?

 

I believe they will not enforce the late to dinner rule.

 

Just like they don't enforce the casino rules about only while playing.

 

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It is still simple, if you can't get there on time....your booking the wrong choice. Let them worry about getting people out. Love to see them make it 15 minutes.

 

 

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[beerman2]

Good change! I do remember them locking the doors 1/2 hour after assigned dining times years ago.

 

Being late throws the whole dining room staff off.

[skyeman27]

I would like to see it set at 15 minutes, than lock the doors with a sign posted for the clueless.

 

Agree

[jimbri]

I think this is a wonderful idea. We had a large family group near us on our last cruise. They came in late every night. Around the sixth night, they came in when we were having dessert! They were not served and it was explained to them by more than one person. This was the early seating and they were not happy. I don't understand how people can be so rude. Others can get there on time and if for whatever reason someone can't - they can go to the buffet where the food is good also. To be late every night is inexcusable.

[The4Cruisers]

I am framing this post....:D:D:D:D

 

REALLY! I had to re-read just to be sure... :D

[The4Cruisers]

SMH at the pompous Plat guy that wrote the note on John Heald's facebook page about this one today. I'm looking at you, Arnie! :rolleyes:

 

For those that didn't see it, he rolled out his "Platinum" status and then bltched about being asked to eat on the Lido since he was so late for seating in the MDR. He went on to say something like 30 min's late is acceptable, especially since he chooses to eat a late lunch on the cruise.

 

What a swell guy!

 

I think Carnival should lock the MDR seating down at 15 - 20 minutes. That is way more than enough time to get there! Kudo's to them for finally doing something about passenger rudeness.