Rare offtopic Posted February 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2018 So I was traveling with a group of 8 for an upcoming Getaway 7 night cruise, but now another person decided to come and will be staying alone in a studio. The issue is that we made reservations almost every night (3 in specialty restaurants and 3 in MDR's) for 8 people, but now we actually have 9. Additionally, if we were to go modify the reservations, there isn't even an option for 9, only 8 at most places and one of the MDR's 10. What do we do? We obviously want to eat at the specialty dining restaurants we booked (as we have the 3-night dining perk added to all our rooms) and don't want to have to break into smaller groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahc78 Posted February 16, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2018 We have the same issue, made all the reservations and someone booked last minute. I’m hoping that if we go to the restaurant once onboard they can make the changes there or will be able to squeeze us in. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoit77 Posted February 16, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 16, 2018 It is pretty common to see 6's dressed as 9's . But in this situation , if one person is small or light (or a hottie) , someone may be willing to let that person sit on their lap , so seating for 8 may still work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacationdreamer<>< Posted February 16, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2018 We had a group of ten. I'd received bad advice; I'd been told to reserve some 6's and some4's on two different staterooms. But then in some cases couldn't get them close enough. Upon embarkation I went to dining table (set up outside Le Bistro) and she laboriously found me all new reservations (unlimited specialty dining at the time so we had 6 SD and 1 MDR). Problem was we ended up having to eat far earlier or later than I wanted to. I honestly don't know how to get goo reservation times for a group larger than 8!!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted February 16, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted February 16, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2018 please do not show up that night and expect to squeeze an extra person in. your table of 8 will be set up and waiting for you. its not always simple/easy to just "squeeze in an extra chair". this causes havoc with the hostess and restaurant staff when peopel do this. i would go to restaurant reservations as soon as you board and get them to assist you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare offtopic Posted February 17, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted February 17, 2018 My plan is to call and see if they can do anything on their end. If they can't I'll go to the restaurant table or to a maitre'd. Thanks for advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted February 17, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I would call and change the number on your reservations. It isn't easy to go from a table for 8 to 9; it will be very crowded. If you don't want to call (which I strongly suggest), go right to restaurant reservations desk immediately upon embarkation and hopefully they can make the change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted February 17, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Call and ask for a booking for 9, if that is not possible book for 10 and when you get on the boat advise that one person will not be joining you and that you would like the booking reduced to 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted February 17, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Booking for more than 8 is difficult, whether it is 9, 10, 11, or 12. There are some large tables but most of them book very early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoit77 Posted February 17, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 17, 2018 All good advice, but you should make if more fun and exciting , to make it a real memorable cruise . I suggest all 9 of you show up at the table for 8, and have a round of musical chairs , to see who will get to eat dinner that night . The slowest person that is left out , would probably benefit from a bit less food for the day anyways, and have some extra spring in their step at the next meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looneyric Posted February 17, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 17, 2018 So I was traveling with a group of 8 for an upcoming Getaway 7 night cruise, but now another person decided to come and will be staying alone in a studio. The issue is that we made reservations almost every night (3 in specialty restaurants and 3 in MDR's) for 8 people, but now we actually have 9. Additionally, if we were to go modify the reservations, there isn't even an option for 9, only 8 at most places and one of the MDR's 10. What do we do? We obviously want to eat at the specialty dining restaurants we booked (as we have the 3-night dining perk added to all our rooms) and don't want to have to break into smaller groups. We had same issue for Escape in October. We went straight to headliners upon boarding and they converted all the tables from 8 to 9. Some times changed a bit (+- 15/30 minutes) but it all worked out great. Piece of cake. Line up early then head to wherever they do dinner reservations on the getaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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