How do I get dinner seating with friends?

[lola4795]

My husband and I recently booked a 4 night on the Divina out of Miami.  We have friends who decided to book on  the same cruise. They chose the same dining time as us (late seating).  What is the process for making sure that we are seated together for dinners?

[Two Wheels Only]

It's probably best to speak with the Maître d' as soon as you board. 

[exs2]

You can link your cruises together in MSC checkin page and both have to do it at their end. However it is my understanding that you have to have similar drink packages to do that.

[Kevin79]

Link bookings in My Account / Check in process. If you have different cabin levels bella / aurea, you won't be able to link during check in. As long as you have the same drink package (or no drinks package), drop them an email, and they'll be able to sort it. I did this recently when friends had Bella and we had Aurea. We both have the same drink package so all way OK. We expected to be put in their dining room, but actually, they were able to get into the Aurea dining room with us.

[MechE31]

2 hours ago, Kevin79 said:

Link bookings in My Account / Check in process. If you have different cabin levels bella / aurea, you won't be able to link during check in. As long as you have the same drink package (or no drinks package), drop them an email, and they'll be able to sort it. I did this recently when friends had Bella and we had Aurea. We both have the same drink package so all way OK. We expected to be put in their dining room, but actually, they were able to get into the Aurea dining room with us.

What email did you use?

 

mscexistingreservations@msccruisesusa.com ?

[Itchy&Scratchy]

what if we are in the same class (Fantastica), but my parents won't have the drink package? First, they don't drink. Second, for us the drink package is $60 pp, but for some odd reason for them it's $250 pp. Paying an extra $500 for the drink package they won't even use just so that we can sit together during dinner is an overkill.

[NMsunset]

Itch/Scratch: They will sort it onboard...easy just go to the MDR that you want to use...have all the cruise cards...they will quickly get you assigned a table together.

[Kevin79]

20 hours ago, MechE31 said:

What email did you use?

 

mscexistingreservations@msccruisesusa.com ?

I'm UK based so used UK Operations.