hastern01 Posted July 1, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 1, 2023 I am 75 days out from my Alaska cruise today and made dining reservations this evening. I am pleased to report that although the website was a bit slow, it worked well and there were convenient times available for all specialty restaurants even though I am in the last group to reserve. A good start to my first Regent cruise. Cheers! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxydog15 Posted July 1, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Thanks for your experience info. Reassuring as we too will probably be in the last group to reserve. I hope we don't get stuck with very late timeslots. We would have to stay with MDR. Can anyone say if we would be able to reserve while on board? Is there ever any open slots available during the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbali Posted July 1, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Yes, you can reserve on board. Usually you can get a reservation but it may not be at your preferred time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOARMY Posted July 2, 2023 #4 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Roxydog15: Assuming you will be on Explorer. We join that ship, again, in September for a cruise to Japan. Explorer has a special desk in the Reception area to handle Specialty Restaurant reservations. Make an early visit to that location, particularly if you are seeking a second reservation. Everyone gets a shot at one dinner at each venue. People do not show up; people cancel--which is the proper thing to do. Which creates opportunities. If all else fails, check in, in person, at that particular specialty dining front desk around the time you would like to be seated. You may have to "share" a table with someone else. And/or, Staff will let you know when something opens up. In the interim, advise which cocktail lounge you will be in. They will come and get you. Having to "stay in the MDR" [Compass Rose] is hardly a penance. CR is great on all Regent ships we have been on over these past many, many years. GOARMY! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labonnevie Posted July 2, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Roxydog15 said: Thanks for your experience info. Reassuring as we too will probably be in the last group to reserve. I hope we don't get stuck with very late timeslots. We would have to stay with MDR. Can anyone say if we would be able to reserve while on board? Is there ever any open slots available during the cruise? Your chances improve if you are willing to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxydog15 Posted July 2, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Well we can certainly do that. Thanks for the heads-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxydog15 Posted July 2, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 2, 2023 We will be on our first Regent experience on Grandeur, but imagine the reservation process will be the same. And mdr would not be a burden! Just another first-world problem. That would still be great to enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GMIAC Posted July 3, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 3, 2023 My dining booking date for a January 26 sailing is November 12. Am I in a "later" group? I had no idea there were such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CruzStart Posted July 3, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 3, 2023 42 minutes ago, GMIAC said: My dining booking date for a January 26 sailing is November 12. Am I in a "later" group? I had no idea there were such things. Silver and above and concierge and above have earlier booking dates than passengers that have not reached silver status or have booked a suite class lower than concierge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GMIAC Posted July 3, 2023 #10 Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 minute ago, 1982CruzStart said: Silver and above and concierge and above have earlier booking dates than passengers that have not reached silver status or have booked a suite class lower than concierge. Thanks. Does everyone who doesn't have the earlier dining booking advantage have the same booking date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CruzStart Posted July 3, 2023 #11 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Just now, GMIAC said: Thanks. Does everyone who doesn't have the earlier dining booking advantage have the same booking date? Yes, as far as i know. Those in higher end named suites have access to speciality restaurants everyday while onboard so no real reason to give them even earlier access. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GMIAC Posted July 3, 2023 #12 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Just now, 1982CruzStart said: Yes, as far as i know. Those in higher end named suites have access to speciality restaurants everyday while onboard so no real reason to give them even earlier access. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcandkc Posted July 3, 2023 #13 Share Posted July 3, 2023 And higher end means HIGHER end…not penthouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SailingNomads Posted July 5, 2023 #14 Share Posted July 5, 2023 We found that out when we boarded, thought PH would get special lines, NOPE. That was disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SailingNomads Posted July 5, 2023 #15 Share Posted July 5, 2023 But I did get a "butler" and canapes often after we left the room to go for cocktails. Rather not have to wait in a queue, especially as from what I see on the deck plans there are not that many PH suites. Yet prices is quite bit higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmcdaniel Posted July 5, 2023 #16 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Depends on your butler. Sometimes those gentlemen can work wonders with dining reservations. That is part of their job and they want to help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirValiant Posted July 24, 2023 #17 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Not only will the Regent Penthouse Butler be able to get you a restaurant reservation (we did all ours by the second day of sailing and made changes to a couple as we went along), but they also offered us in-suite dining from any of the restaurants whenever we wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GMIAC Posted July 26, 2023 #18 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Once the dining booking window opens, can dining reservations be made online through "My Account" on the RSSC website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcandkc Posted July 26, 2023 #19 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcandkc Posted July 26, 2023 #20 Share Posted July 26, 2023 It’s quite easy. They will list the restaurants and available times. They do not fill restaurant at 6:30..they stagger people arriving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GMIAC Posted July 26, 2023 #21 Share Posted July 26, 2023 1 minute ago, rcandkc said: It’s quite easy. They will list the restaurants and available times. They do not fill restaurant at 6:30..they stagger people arriving. Thanks. Typically, what are dining hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcandkc Posted July 26, 2023 #22 Share Posted July 26, 2023 27 minutes ago, GMIAC said: Thanks. Typically, what are dining hours? It starts at 6:30 and then each half hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GMIAC Posted July 26, 2023 #23 Share Posted July 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, rcandkc said: It starts at 6:30 and then each half hour. Until...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcandkc Posted July 26, 2023 #24 Share Posted July 26, 2023 It’s 9:00 from my memory. You don’t make reservations for Compass Rose or Sette Mare. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GMIAC Posted July 26, 2023 #25 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Just now, rcandkc said: It’s 9:00 from my memory. You don’t make reservations for Compass Rose or Sette Mare. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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