OP-cruisers Posted March 26, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Good morning: Sailing on the MSC Seaside in October and was looking at the specialty restaurant packages. However earlier cruise on the Meraviglia, we were always told “no reservations available” both at the Yacht club concierge, we booked “butchers cut” and the only time available was as the ship was initially sailing out of Port Canaveral. What we found unusual, every night we went by this restaurant (and many more), they were empty. Can you just go to the restaurant and see if they have a table available and order off the menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seajay270 Posted March 26, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 26, 2023 We had the same experience. I have no idea when you should book. I was told by my travel agent we need to book when we board. I guess I'll try doing it immediately upon boarding next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymssy Posted March 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 26, 2023 For those that have booked as soon as they board, where? Guest services, the app, stateroom TV, or butler or concierge (if YC)? I wasn't aware dining reservations couldn't be made prior to cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Morgsmom Posted March 26, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Missymssy said: For those that have booked as soon as they board, where? Guest services, the app, stateroom TV, or butler or concierge (if YC)? I wasn't aware dining reservations couldn't be made prior to cruise. You cannot make specialty dining reservations prior to the cruise - only onboard. As far as being told they are full -- they are likely short-staffed and want to limit the # of guests per time slot. I'm having a hard time believing that a YC concierge would not be able to get a table for 2 at Butcher's on any other night than sailing (even if it were a 3 nighter). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChattTenn Posted March 26, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 26, 2023 On Mereviglia Ocean Cay restaurant is where people would go to reserve the specialty restaurant once onboard because the good time slot would fill up fast. We will be on Seaside in May and will check the activity paper for the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Illbcruzn4life Posted March 27, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 27, 2023 so if you were to book a dining package you might not get into many of the restaurants if you don't book as soon as you board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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