Hibachi using UDP

[kellyco]

Just looked at the available reservations for Hibachi on our cruise in August. Times are showing in the 5 o'clock hour and 9 o'clock hour. Do you think I should grab one of the later 5 o'clock times and get reimbursed once on board to guarantee a spot. Have not had the UDP so unclear exactly how it works, especially with Hibachi. We are a party of 4 if that matters. Thanks.

[Dickfey]

They usually fill up fast.  Hibachi is a $15.00 upcharge over the UDP

[George C]

We were charged just ten for upgrade about a year ago on allure , but you can order combo plate.

[rockmom]

1 hour ago, kellyco said:

Just looked at the available reservations for Hibachi on our cruise in August. Times are showing in the 5 o'clock hour and 9 o'clock hour. Do you think I should grab one of the later 5 o'clock times and get reimbursed once on board to guarantee a spot. Have not had the UDP so unclear exactly how it works, especially with Hibachi. We are a party of 4 if that matters. Thanks.

If you have the UDP, you can't book reservations until you're onboard.  That's the trade-off for getting the much lower price per meal by getting the package.  People who book individual reservations and pay that higher, single booking price, get to choose their time.  Those who have UDP can then see what is still available--best to know what you want and head to any specialty restaurant as soon as you board to try and get all your choices booked.  But you may have to be flexible.  

[Ken at the beach]

7:00, 7:15 and 7:30 reservations are held back for booking on board however many of the suites grab up those spots through the concierge.

[George C]

11 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

7:00, 7:15 and 7:30 reservations are held back for booking on board however many of the suites grab up those spots through the concierge.

We love UDP but we do book suites, having concierge is a great way of solving issues. Had a issue with rude host at chops ,  we were in suite lounge a little later and a officer asked us how are cruise was , mentioned we had a issue with chops , he immediately got on phone with manager there , we had no issues after that.

[Ken at the beach]

19 minutes ago, George C said:

We love UDP but we do book suites, having concierge is a great way of solving issues. Had a issue with rude host at chops ,  we were in suite lounge a little later and a officer asked us how are cruise was , mentioned we had a issue with chops , he immediately got on phone with manager there , we had no issues after that.

They were definitely helpful the couple times we have stayed in suites.  Once on board I find the D concierge is usually great you just can't get them to help pre cruise.

[kellyco]

We have cruised in Star Class the last few times and haven't had to worry about it. This trip we will have balcony cabins. If we run into any issues, I will reach out to the D concierge, thanks for the tip!

 

[taglovestocruise]

3 hours ago, kellyco said:

. Do you think I should grab one of the later 5 o'clock times and get reimbursed once on board to guarantee a spot. Have not had the UDP so unclear exactly how it works, especially with Hibachi. We are a party of 4 if that matters. Thanks.

We have booked and paid full price several times to lock in a day and time we want. After boarding we make a visit to GS and switch the reservations over to our package. They will give you a fully refundable OBC for the purchase, probably ding you for the $15 upcharge.