Riviera MDR query

[Csardas]

Hi.

Looking forward to our first cruise with Oceania and wondered about tables in the MDR.

We are very sociable at all other times but always have a table for just us 2 for meals. Do Oceania allocate a table or an area for dinner or is it just pot luck when you turn up?

[wally_bushy]

Hi.

Looking forward to our first cruise with Oceania and wondered about tables in the MDR.

We are very sociable at all other times but always have a table for just us 2 for meals. Do Oceania allocate a table or an area for dinner or is it just pot luck when you turn up?

 

When traveling without friends we always request a table for two.

The worse scenario is a short wait but most of the time it is no problem :)

[Csardas]

Thanks for your response. Are there any times that you've noticed are busier than others? We usually like to dine around 8:15-8:45.

[LaCroisiereS'amuse]

You will have no problem getting a table after 8......We normally turn up between 8 and 845 and are usually the last out 😂😂😂

[Csardas]

Lol!!

We won't be rushed then, eating at that time? I like time between courses and a long leisurely meal. Coffee I want served after pudding, not with it. It may be easier with allocated tables as the waiters are used to each tables' foibles!:)

[LHT28]

it can also depend on your fellow shipmates

many like to dine later also

Oceania is open dining but if you find a wait team you like then just ask to sit in their section & if tables are available then you will get your request

 

enjoy

[LaCroisiereS'amuse]

Lol!!

We won't be rushed then, eating at that time? I like time between courses and a long leisurely meal. Coffee I want served after pudding, not with it. It may be easier with allocated tables as the waiters are used to each tables' foibles!:)

 

Are you sure you're not my partner writing under another nom de plume??? 😂😂😂 I'm just recalling him asking for his coffee after pudding.....With the non English as a first language waiter looking a little confused at the use of "pudding" vs "dessert"...... Don't forget to ask for petits fours with coffee 😀

[Csardas]

Are you sure you're not my partner writing under another nom de plume??? 😂😂😂 I'm just recalling him asking for his coffee after pudding.....With the non English as a first language waiter looking a little confused at the use of "pudding" vs "dessert"...... Don't forget to ask for petits fours with coffee 😀

 

Hahaha! For the sake of the waiters I'll try "dessert"! I've been looking at the posts and will make a valiant effort to get to the petits fours.