LogansNini Posted January 8, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2020 My 2 sisters, daughter ( who just turned 50) and I are sailing on the Nieuw Amsterdam this Saturday, January 11. I want to treat her to a special birthday dinner at Tamarind. Can anyone recommend which night would be best to reserve? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom O. Posted January 8, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I have never been on a ship that had a Tamarind, as I like smaller ships. But I always try to schedule a specialty dining restaurant (Pinnacle Grill) on the very first night (embarkation day). I do this for two reasons: First we always have anytime dining, and find that there are longer waits to be seated on the first night. The other reason is that the meal on the first night in the Main Dining Room is less spectacular than on other nights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Aunt Posted January 8, 2020 #3 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Try to book early in your cruise as you may find once is not enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigi1977 Posted January 8, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Don’t book on Gala nights as the food in the MDR is usually a ‘step up’. First night or last night. . . Or maybe check the menus and then decide. If you want to prebook, they will allow you to change it once onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted January 9, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) It depends on your schedule/route. We once dined in the Tamarind while in San Juan with a late port departure time (like 11 PM). It was great, since not crowded AND we got to see the lights of San Juan while dining. Did this at another port as well when we had a late departure time. Otherwise, we like to go on the last night (just did this on the NA a few weeks ago). It was not very busy and the menu in the MDR was not to our liking that evening. No problem getting last minute reservations (day of around noon) Also agree - do not do on a Gala night (usually a sea day). Edited January 9, 2020 by DaveOKC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted January 9, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 9, 2020 We ate in Tamarind on the first night of our cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted January 9, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) If there's a Tamarind on board, we always do it the first night. The MDR is usually a bit chaotic the first night, anyway. Then again, if it's for a birthday, maybe on the birthday night? Edited January 9, 2020 by Vict0riann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningTheWonder Posted January 9, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Embarkation night is usually 25% off. We book an early Tamarind, because we have late seating. That way, we get a great meal, and still show up in the dining room to meet our table mates and have dessert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imescaping Posted January 9, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 9, 2020 On a recent Nieuw Amsterdam cruise, Tamarind was offered at a 25% Discount the evening we were in San Juan. We assumed due to the late schedule departure. Since we had early dining, it allowed us to stay in port a little longer, as well save a little money on an excellent meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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