Norseh2o Posted August 16, 2023 #26 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Not a newbie on O but forgot to book “on time” for 2023 July Regatta trip. 30 hours later was able to secure 1 Polo Grill @8:30pm and 1 Toscana @8:00pm. Traveled in Concierge cabin. Was able to change Polo to 6:30 and Toscana to 7:00 once on board and was able to secure an additional Polo dinner for 7:00. For October, 2023 cruise in a PH, (online at 9:01 Pacific!), managed to book the 4 specialties for 6:30, 7:00, 7:00 and 7:30 for 6 guests. Maybe these specialty bookings experiences are normal?! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FetaCheese Posted August 16, 2023 #27 Share Posted August 16, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Lastdance said: LSUZQ: Oh my; I had no idea that it would be this difficult, especially at 12:01 AM. Is that Eastern Time? I am also a newbie with a DH that has stomach issues if he has to eat late. I booked a PH1, hoping that the earliest times would be available. If not, I would definitely have to think about canceling ahead of the 6 months before the cruise. I hate all these tiny little details, especially having to stay up late just to book dinner reservations on a cruise, but nothing is ever simple. Sorry, off topic Edited August 16, 2023 by FetaCheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BSR Posted August 16, 2023 #28 Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, LHT28 said: I believe it is deck 5 near the shops someone will correct me if wrong Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelLoverbySea Posted August 16, 2023 #29 Share Posted August 16, 2023 I’ve been on many Oceania cruises and never pre-booked for dinner. Once onboard you can find the dinner reservation desk and give them your preferences. I have often called a restaurant and been able to get same evening reservations. If all else fails, try to meet the food and beverage manager and express your difficulty and ask if he or she will please help you. . It has been my experience that tables magically appear at the desired times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrakeawayTakeaway Posted August 16, 2023 #30 Share Posted August 16, 2023 I am on your cruise as well! Glad your reservations went well, hope you got good days too. Can’t believe it’s only 45 days out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSuzQ Posted August 16, 2023 Author #31 Share Posted August 16, 2023 2 hours ago, BrakeawayTakeaway said: I am on your cruise as well! Glad your reservations went well, hope you got good days too. Can’t believe it’s only 45 days out! 2 hours ago, BrakeawayTakeaway said: I am on your cruise as well! Glad your reservations went well, hope you got good days too. Can’t believe it’s only 45 days out! Thanks! Getting excited. Enjoy your cruise! Some new ports for us, and some old favorites. Great combination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 16, 2023 #32 Share Posted August 16, 2023 10 hours ago, TravelLoverbySea said: If all else fails, try to meet the food and beverage manager and express your difficulty and ask if he or she will please help you. . It has been my experience that tables magically appear at the desired times. They are probably trying to avoid this situation by having the reservation system that people book in advance JMO 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emd138 Posted August 19, 2023 #33 Share Posted August 19, 2023 I second checking with the reservations desk once you get on board. I'm not sure what was up with our last cruise, but we could only get 9pm bookings, and that included shared. Anyway, one conflicted with an excursion I booked after I made the reservations online, so when I went to change the day onboard, I got a 6:30 2-top on a different day, which was a sea day. I have also gotten improved times or dates checking back periodically. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuAnn Posted August 20, 2023 #34 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Pre Covid I was able to call O and make the dinner reservations with a staff person. Is that still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nparmelee Posted August 20, 2023 #35 Share Posted August 20, 2023 We are traveling with friends in October, was able to easily get 7:30 dinner reservations for both specialty restaurants (Nautica) for the 2 reservations we were guaranteed for each. We ahvealso found that going to the restaurants or res desk while eon board also can work wonders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wavedance Posted August 23, 2023 #36 Share Posted August 23, 2023 On 8/15/2023 at 2:16 PM, maadimom said: I think we are on the same cruise. This is also our first time with Oceania. It was indeed a frenzy. My husband is a type 1 diabetic and needs to eat earlier than 8:30-9:00. That was pretty much all that was available for 2. I chose the sharing as I’m not opposed to it. We will have three nights at 7-7:30 sharing and one night at 7 for two. I know it will be fine. Some of my best friends have been made back in the day where everyone shared. I will take the above advice and keep checking however. We are also in a B3 extended balcony. I had trouble getting appropriate times for dining for our family group of three. One family member cannot eat late for medical reasons, and pre-dinner snacks don't help. Just cannot eat food closer to bedtime. I will try the Deck 5 reservations desk. Thanks for the tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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