Orlando Vic Posted May 7, 2022 #1 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I am overwhelmed with the number of posts about dine my way. We have a 25-day cruise beginning September 24th and would like to have a few specialty restaurant reservations lined up before boarding. Does anyone know when and how I can do this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvTea Posted May 7, 2022 #2 Share Posted May 7, 2022 We were able to book specialty restaurants 2 weeks before sailing, but I didn't bother to look any earlier than that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted May 7, 2022 #3 Share Posted May 7, 2022 (edited) I've already booked for a cruise in August I did it on the app Edited May 7, 2022 by riffatsea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Vic Posted May 7, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted May 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, riffatsea said: I've already booked for a cruise in August I did it on the app Which app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted May 7, 2022 #5 Share Posted May 7, 2022 R u unaware of the app we all now use on Princess? The app you use to check in etc It's called the Medallion class app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Vic Posted May 7, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Ahhh! On closer inspection of that app, it not seems that I can make MDR AND specialty dining reservation right now. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJAM3 Posted May 7, 2022 #7 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I booked Crown Grill for end of May but it went onto my credit card not using the complimentary specialty dining that was included with the cruise. Not a problem but just to let you know. Others on the boards have said when they booked it deducted the payment and used the comp. On the Medallion App Ocean Way..Dine My Way and choose daily dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondogy Posted May 7, 2022 #8 Share Posted May 7, 2022 (edited) I booked my SD for my August cruise 2 months ago. Took my free credit and everything (crossing fingers). I just have to hope it stays there as I've read others have had their reservations disappear from the app. I followed someone else's advice and took screenshots of my reservations. Edited May 7, 2022 by Moondogy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldtraveller Posted May 7, 2022 #9 Share Posted May 7, 2022 My understanding is that you can't book until you have paid unless you are in a suite (not sure about Platinum or Elites). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Vic Posted May 7, 2022 Author #10 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I wonder if there is any way to have the cost of the specialty restaurant deducted from OBC rather than charged to my credit card. Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t&atravel Posted May 7, 2022 #11 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Just now, Orlando Vic said: I wonder if there is any way to have the cost of the specialty restaurant deducted from OBC rather than charged to my credit card. Anyone know? Only if you book onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjkTX Posted May 8, 2022 #12 Share Posted May 8, 2022 On 5/6/2022 at 8:02 PM, riffatsea said: I've already booked for a cruise in August I did it on the app When did you book? We are elite, the cruise in September is paid for, we have reservations for regular dining but when I click the button to check other dining options it says check closer to the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 5:00_Somewhere Posted May 8, 2022 #13 Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, bjkTX said: When did you book? We are elite, the cruise in September is paid for, we have reservations for regular dining but when I click the button to check other dining options it says check closer to the cruise. That's just another thing about the Medallion app that's confusing. What you have to do is select the day you want to make a reservation, then click "+Add Reservation". If you already have something (such as the MDR) scheduled for that day you will get a warning that you might double booking. Then you will see the options of scheduling a reservation in the Main Dining Room or Specialty Dining. Oh, and we've been able to book dining reservations at least at the time of final payment, if not sooner. Hope that helps. Best of luck. Edited May 8, 2022 by 5:00_Somewhere 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjkTX Posted May 8, 2022 #14 Share Posted May 8, 2022 2 hours ago, 5:00_Somewhere said: That's just another thing about the Medallion app that's confusing. What you have to do is select the day you want to make a reservation, then click "+Add Reservation". If you already have something (such as the MDR) scheduled for that day you will get a warning that you might double booking. Then you will see the options of scheduling a reservation in the Main Dining Room or Specialty Dining. Oh, and we've been able to book dining reservations at least at the time of final payment, if not sooner. Hope that helps. Best of luck. Thank you!!! Did that this morning and was able to book for 7:30 on what I figure to be the first formal night. No way I would have figured out that's how you do it if you hadn't told me - so again - thanks!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted May 8, 2022 #15 Share Posted May 8, 2022 On 5/7/2022 at 8:24 AM, worldtraveller said: My understanding is that you can't book until you have paid unless you are in a suite (not sure about Platinum or Elites). Platinum and Elite members have access to DMW as soon as a cruise is booked with a deposit. So do Suites and Club Class - regardless of CC Member Level. They do not need DMW for regular DR - only for SD bookings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 5:00_Somewhere Posted May 9, 2022 #16 Share Posted May 9, 2022 19 hours ago, bjkTX said: Thank you!!! Did that this morning and was able to book for 7:30 on what I figure to be the first formal night. No way I would have figured out that's how you do it if you hadn't told me - so again - thanks!!! You're very welcome. Glad it worked for you. Yeah, it's not intuitive at all. Whoever designed that app needs to go back to design school. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Vic Posted May 9, 2022 Author #17 Share Posted May 9, 2022 On 5/8/2022 at 11:47 AM, bjkTX said: Thank you!!! Did that this morning and was able to book for 7:30 on what I figure to be the first formal night. No way I would have figured out that's how you do it if you hadn't told me - so again - thanks!!! When is the first formal night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted May 9, 2022 #18 Share Posted May 9, 2022 On 5/8/2022 at 9:19 AM, Steelers36 said: Platinum and Elite members have access to DMW as soon as a cruise is booked with a deposit. So do Suites and Club Class - regardless of CC Member Level. They do not need DMW for regular DR - only for SD bookings. What does 'They do not need DMW for regular DR - only for SD bookings." mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted May 9, 2022 #19 Share Posted May 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, Orlando Vic said: When is the first formal night? You need to review your itinerary. It will be second night if a Sea Day for sure. Post your itinerary and many of us will be able to get you at least a 90% correct stab at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted May 9, 2022 #20 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Tedferg said: What does 'They do not need DMW for regular DR - only for SD bookings." mean? Guests who have Club Class dining do not need DMW as they just show up at the DR and are seated on demand in that section. They only need DMW to book a Specialty Dining. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted May 9, 2022 #21 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Steelers36 said: Guests who have Club Class dining do not need DMW as they just show up at the DR and are seated on demand in that section. They only need DMW to book a Specialty Dining. Thanks, I missed the Club Class part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjkTX Posted May 9, 2022 #22 Share Posted May 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, Steelers36 said: You need to review your itinerary. It will be second night if a Sea Day for sure. Post your itinerary and many of us will be able to get you at least a 90% correct stab at it. That's pretty much what I did - we will be on a 10 day cruise and the third night is a (first) SEA day - so I am guessing that will be one of our formal nights and when I booked the restaurant. If I guessed wrong - we're still going 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlh0500 Posted May 10, 2022 #23 Share Posted May 10, 2022 On 5/7/2022 at 2:59 PM, Orlando Vic said: I wonder if there is any way to have the cost of the specialty restaurant deducted from OBC rather than charged to my credit card. Anyone know? I called Princess and was told that I was unable to book a reservation using OBC until I was onboard 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woostergirl Posted May 10, 2022 #24 Share Posted May 10, 2022 On 5/9/2022 at 9:37 AM, Steelers36 said: You need to review your itinerary. It will be second night if a Sea Day for sure. Post your itinerary and many of us will be able to get you at least a 90% correct stab at it. Here is my Alaska itinerary...Any thoughts on when the formal nights will be on this one? Thanks so much for your help in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted May 10, 2022 #25 Share Posted May 10, 2022 4 hours ago, woostergirl said: Here is my Alaska itinerary...Any thoughts on when the formal nights will be on this one? Thanks so much for your help in advance! JUN 30 - @Sea JUL 07 - Victoria // JUL 06 - @Sea as Plan B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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