Edge Dining Flexibility

[jan-n-john]

I'd be interested in hearing what folks are finding about flexibility in choice of dining on the Edge, in practice.  We have a trip coming up in a few weeks; we booked fairly late so couldn't get select dining and are wait listed for that.  Part of the reason for making this exploratory trip is to try out as much different dining as possible. 

 

So if select doesn't come through for us beforehand, what are the chances of getting ourselves moved to select once on board? 

 

If one is stuck with a particular time and dining room assignment, what are people experiencing about the chances of reserving other MDRs on a day-by-day basis (table for 2, time is flexible)?  Have you been successful just showing up, even if you don't have select dining and thus are at the end of the line? 

 

Regarding specialty dining, at the moment the only specialty dining package being offered is 6 nites, which isn't appealing for a 7 nite trip.  Are folks finding that other packages or specific reservations are available in the various specialties either on embarkation day or during the trip?  Even better, we have seldom paid full price for any specialty over many Celebrity trips -- has anyone seen any discounts being offered so far on Edge (that may be a bridge too far but thought I'd at least inquire).

 

Is there a central source for the menus each day (the TV but is it reliable -- hasn't been our experience on other ships) or better yet for the entire cruise on day 1 if one wants? 

 

Lots of questions.  Thanks in advance for any assistance.

 

 

Edited February 12, 2019 by jan-n-john

[jelayne]

On the Edge 3 weeks ago and had a 3 night package.  Was able to get in for 7 one night after being waitlisted for a earlier time as 10 was all that was available.  It was booked solid the entire cruise as was Eden.  Didn’t try to go to Le Petut Chef so don’t know how booked they were.  Roof Top Grill had some openings, dont know if any discounts.  The problem is it is exposed to elements,  can be quite windy when ship is under way & we got dinner in the rain😳. actually staff was great hustled us all down an interior stairway to the buffet and remade our dinners an we finished our meal in the  OV.