Linked dining with different times

[MechE31]

We are traveling with friends next week on the Mardi Gras. We had previously linked our dining reservations thinking we had the same times. Turns out 6 people have early and 4 people have anytime. 

 

Any idea what will happen with dining times once we get on the ship? 

[Guest BasicSailor]

See the Maitre D when boarding.

[mondello]

Early is usually booked up first, so I assume it is no longer available for them to switch. You might be able to switch the 4 to Early if that is what the group has decided on. Is YTD/ATD still available in your Cruise Planner under edit dining? One benefit of YTD is the upcharge venues that are inclusive on Mardi Gras are available from opening; those with assigned dining can request seating after 8:00pm.

[MechE31]

17 minutes ago, mondello said:

Early is usually booked up first, so I assume it is no longer available for them to switch. You might be able to switch the 4 to Early if that is what the group has decided on. Is YTD/ATD still available in your Cruise Planner under edit dining? One benefit of YTD is the upcharge venues that are inclusive on Mardi Gras are available from opening; those with assigned dining can request seating after 8:00pm.

 

The group of 6 can switch to YTD, but are hesitant to do so because they are worried about the availability of tables for 10. The group of 4 doesn't have early available. 

[mondello]

4 minutes ago, MechE31 said:

 

The group of 6 can switch to YTD, but are hesitant to do so because they are worried about the availability of tables for 10. The group of 4 doesn't have early available. 

Well, some days the 10 may not be together anyway. There are so many choices onboard and Cucina, Chibang, and I believe P&A are free. Just sayin, YTD has dibs.

[groundloop]

1 hour ago, mondello said:

..... Is YTD/ATD still available in your Cruise Planner under edit dining? .....

 

Out of curiosity I just looked and I can't edit dining time in any of the cruises I currently have booked.  I believe you'd have to contact Carnival or your travel agent to get that changed if you don't want to take a chance on getting it changed by the maitre d once you get on the ship (I've tried once before and was told they couldn't accommodate my request).

[mondello]

22 minutes ago, groundloop said:

 

Out of curiosity I just looked and I can't edit dining time in any of the cruises I currently have booked.  I believe you'd have to contact Carnival or your travel agent to get that changed if you don't want to take a chance on getting it changed by the maitre d once you get on the ship (I've tried once before and was told they couldn't accommodate my request).

My 3/26 cruise still shows an edit icon to click for changes but, maybe that is because I've yet to make my initial choice? I thought you could edit in your Cruise Planner to change bedding and dining choices.

[Guest BasicSailor]

2 hours ago, groundloop said:

 

Out of curiosity I just looked and I can't edit dining time in any of the cruises I currently have booked.  I believe you'd have to contact Carnival or your travel agent to get that changed if you don't want to take a chance on getting it changed by the maitre d once you get on the ship (I've tried once before and was told they couldn't accommodate my request).

See post # 2

[Guest BasicSailor]

3 hours ago, MechE31 said:

 

The group of 6 can switch to YTD, but are hesitant to do so because they are worried about the availability of tables for 10. The group of 4 doesn't have early available. 

You're over thinking on this way too much. YTD shouldn't have a problem with a table for 10.

[MechE31]

3 hours ago, groundloop said:

 

Out of curiosity I just looked and I can't edit dining time in any of the cruises I currently have booked.  I believe you'd have to contact Carnival or your travel agent to get that changed if you don't want to take a chance on getting it changed by the maitre d once you get on the ship (I've tried once before and was told they couldn't accommodate my request).

I believe booked direct with carnival can edit, if booked with TA, need them to do it. 

[groundloop]

4 hours ago, MechE31 said:

I believe booked direct with carnival can edit, if booked with TA, need them to do it. 

 

Ahhhhh.... that may be.  Lately I've been using a travel agent so that they can sit on hold with Carnival instead of me.