Dining Question

[CynBeth6]

We booked a cruise to the Med next summer on Explorer of the Seas.  The early dinner times are gone and the only choices were to be put on a wait list or to do anytime dining.  I was not sure what that is since they did not have it the last time we went on a cruise with RC maybe 5 years ago so selected to put us on a wait list for if that time opens up.  Do you think there is a chance that will happen?  If not what is anytime dining and should I switch to that?  I have family members with food allergies and health issues and 8:30 pm is just too late for us to eat.  Thanks!

[Ourusualbeach]

Most wait list times this far out end up getting their preferred times 

[cb at sea]

Anytime Dining is like a regular restaurant....you can go ANYTIME between the open/close hours.  Some make reservations, either daily, or standing reservations....others just show up and wait for the next available table.  Your choice.  If you have a LARGE party (more than 6) it's best to make reservations, as larger tables are in shorter supply.

 

You can certainly be put on the wait-list for your preferred time...and if you don't get it confirmed prior to sailing, check once you're on the ship.  They will do their best to make you happy!

 

If you don't do that, you can still eat at the early time...and you can make "standing" reservations for the same table/waiter, if you like...that way, they will get to know your requirements.

 

The menu/dress code for both traditional and anytime dining are the same.

[CynBeth6]

Oh so if I am understanding this correctly they have some tables set aside in the main dining room for anytime people so if they can’t move us and we decide to change to that the 3 of us would just show up for the 6 pm slot and be put at one of those tables instead of being assigned to a table with the same other guests and wait staff every day?

[Merion_Mom]

1 hour ago, CynBeth6 said:

Oh so if I am understanding this correctly they have some tables set aside in the main dining room for anytime people so if they can’t move us and we decide to change to that the 3 of us would just show up for the 6 pm slot and be put at one of those tables instead of being assigned to a table with the same other guests and wait staff every day?

 

They have an entire dining room set aside for My Time Dining.