Ilandguy Posted August 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Traveling with 10 of our friends on the Constellation May 2018. Anyone actually seen a table for 12?? Early traditional dinning @ 18:15 is full all ready! We will try for select dinning & book at 18:30 each night. we like the traditional dinning because of having the same wait staff & all the pleasure that comes with getting to know them & they us! ...So looking for advice from those that have experience with large group dinning on Celebrity...Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailmama Posted August 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Link all reservations together in they aren't already. Request to be moved to traditional dining. Usually when a group is linked, it's easy to get the traditional dining. They made a table for the 12 of us out of plywood to accommodate us all. Sent from my SM-T537V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Forristal Posted August 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Link all reservations together in they aren't already. Request to be moved to traditional dining. Usually when a group is linked, it's easy to get the traditional dining. They made a table for the 12 of us out of plywood to accommodate us all. Sent from my SM-T537V using Forums mobile app Having your cruise reservations linked is very good advice. It makes it so much easier for the dining room staff to meet your needs. Do it before you sail, then make the dining room your first stop on board while you wait for your luggage to find you. Don't know if it helps, but our table rule ... nobody sits in the same seat every night. Move around the table for a different view, as well as a new conversation each night.Enjoy! Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted August 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I Suggest two tables of six....at a table for twelve people at one end will never be able to hear the people at the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilandguy Posted August 12, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I Suggest two tables of six....at a table for twelve people at one end will never be able to hear the people at the other. Thanks...this was part of plan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilandguy Posted August 12, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Having your cruise reservations linked is very good advice. It makes it so much easier for the dining room staff to meet your needs. Do it before you sail, then make the dining room your first stop on board while you wait for your luggage to find you. Don't know if it helps, but our table rule ... nobody sits in the same seat every night. Move around the table for a different view, as well as a new conversation each night.Enjoy! Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk Yes good advice ....did this last time at a table of 6...makes the wait staff really get to know you LoL;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleSS Posted August 12, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 12, 2017 We have done a table of 11. I'd let Captains Club know and ask how you can arrange for your group to sit together. If CC can't tie your reservations together and arrange for you to be seated together, go to the MDR upon boarding (or as soon as you can) and speak with the Maitre D'. I do like the idea of swapping seats as that will give everyone a chance to speak with someone different every night, but it will drive your waitstaff crazy! They will try to have your drink orders ready for you when you arrive, so "mixing it up" will confuse things just a tad...until they get the idea, and then things will be ok. Enjoy your cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbenboys Posted August 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 13, 2017 We have cruised in Select dining with 11 people at the same table on Connie. Our TA linked all our cabin reservations together and booked the same table each night for 6:30pm. Connie has 4 tables of 10. They were able to fit 11 people at our table. The other option is the 2 tables of 6. It is really up to you and your party. We have found that the larger the table the longer dinner takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 13, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I Suggest two tables of six....at a table for twelve people at one end will never be able to hear the people at the other. And if the table for 12 is round, you will not be able to talk with people across from you. Two tables of 6 should be the first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 13, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 13, 2017 We have cruised in Select dining with 11 people at the same table on Connie. Our TA linked all our cabin reservations together and booked the same table each night for 6:30pm. Connie has 4 tables of 10. They were able to fit 11 people at our table. The other option is the 2 tables of 6. It is really up to you and your party. We have found that the larger the table the longer dinner takes. Agree..larger tables always take longer for service..better with two sixes..have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusingnut Posted August 13, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 13, 2017 We always travel with a group of at least 10 and up to 26. We always opt for 2-3 tables and everybody moves around to visit with others. We do let our servers know and it has never been a problem. Our upcoming cruise is a group of 18 and our TA has arranged for 2 tables next to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vol fan Posted August 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Traveling with 10 of our friends on the Constellation May 2018. Anyone actually seen a table for 12??Early traditional dinning @ 18:15 is full all ready! We will try for select dinning & book at 18:30 each night. we like the traditional dinning because of having the same wait staff & all the pleasure that comes with getting to know them & they us! ...So looking for advice from those that have experience with large group dinning on Celebrity...Thanks! We traveled with 16 people and had two tables next to each other and moved around every night. It was perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilandguy Posted August 15, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Thanks to all you helpful CCers with your tips ...We booked 2 tables of 6 close to each other for 630 each night with Select dining with assistance of our TA....hope we can get the same wait staff most nights & "A good time will be had by all" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted August 15, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 15, 2017 The vast majority of those who sit at larger tables respect others. I've been in the MDR and Blu when a table became so loud that it interfered with others. In one case the F&B Manager came into Blu in an attempt to quiet a table.. Didn't work and the group was no longer spotted in Blu. Not saying that a 2 top can't be bothersome, but the more you get the greater the potential for loud behavior. Some people dine as a social experience. Others just want a quiet meal. Just be respectful of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted August 15, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I Suggest two tables of six....at a table for twelve people at one end will never be able to hear the people at the other. 3 tables for 4 is even better and dine with different people every night. You can all meet up somewhere else to discusss anything that may need to be talked about. With a group of 12 you may want to consider dining in QSine one night. It a venue that made for large group to get the total experience. Happy cruisng 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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