Scoring a Specialty Restaurant Discount

[cruzysuzy]

DH and I are considering our first night dinner at Murano's due to the discount.  I checked their reservation list and the only availability for two at this time is 9:30 PM and 10:00 PM.  Is it possible to get a better time once we are on board?  Are there other discount offers later in the cruise?  Our ship is the Reflection and we set sail on 4/22.  Also, we are Concierge Class if that makes any difference.

[mfs2k]

Make the res for 930 now, so at least you have a reservation, then try to modify it 

[jelayne]

You may get lucky and get a better time but the first night with the discounted price has become very popular.  We booked Murano 8 months in advance and were able to get 8pm.  

[justcrusn]

There USUALLY are discounts but it varies. Look for someone at a podium near the buffet taking reservations for specialty dining. They wheel and deal.

Another approach is to go to any demonstrations in the specialty restaurants.

afterwards just ask. These are often just thinly veiled sales events anyway.

FYI, Murano is the least likely to discount in our experience.

[cruzysuzy]

Wow, I didn't realize it would be so hard to get a reservation earlier in the evening.

[GastroGnome]

Its the first night - it's popular.  If you opt for a later night in the cruise you might get more flexibility.