Rcl Obsesd Posted March 19, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Just booked cruise on freedom in july on the phone with royal caribbean and they said theres no early or late seating and that Freedom is trying open dining for the year. So i guess royal caribbean might add anytime dining to their whole fleet soon mabye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgirl Posted March 19, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Wow, so no set dining times at all? For a whole year? Interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*CENSORED* Posted March 19, 2008 #3 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Were early and late seatings full and freestyle all that was left or is that all that is being offered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted March 19, 2008 #4 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Just booked cruise on freedom in july on the phone with royal caribbean and they said theres no early or late seating and that Freedom is trying open dining for the year. So i guess royal caribbean might add anytime dining to their whole fleet soon mabye? I suggest that you call RCI back and check on that information. It is completely contrary to RCI's official policy which is that even though they expect to extend "MY Time Dining" to all ships in the fleet by the end of the year, they do not intend to cease offering traditional dining. They intend to offer their guests BOTH options. It won't be the first time that an RCI CSR provided incorrect information, but when it gets repeated on these boards, it can cause unnecessary consternation.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcl Obsesd Posted March 19, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted March 19, 2008 To clarify, the person from RCCL told me that for Freedom of the seas for 2008 they are just having open dining and not, traditional and anytime, JUST open (anytime.) Hope this clarified! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiebug the travel girl Posted March 19, 2008 #6 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I just booked Enchantment for September. I was asked my preferance for seating (first or second) however, my online registration at rccl states open dining. I got the same response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted March 19, 2008 #7 Share Posted March 19, 2008 To clarify, the person from RCCL told me that for Freedom of the seas for 2008 they are just having open dining and not, traditional and anytime, JUST open (anytime.) Hope this clarified! :) I understood what you were told, but I still hold that it is completely contrary to RCI's stated policy that they will always offer traditional dining even on ships that offer "My Time Dining". I believe that the person who told you differently was wrong, or did not express himself or herself clearly. Until I see something official from RCI about this supposed change in their dining policy, I will continue to believe that what you were told is just not accurate.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfl Posted March 19, 2008 #8 Share Posted March 19, 2008 They still have the early and late seatings, as well as a limited number of anytime seating. They early and late may have been full...but they have not gone away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konger3 Posted March 19, 2008 #9 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I know its not for the whole year as i leave on the ship in a month and while it was offered we are still schedualed for traditional early seating and it shows exactly that online on the reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Us4 Posted March 19, 2008 #10 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hi all I booked the Freedom of the Seas about a month ago to cruise 08/03/2008 and I was asked if I wanted early or late dining. I was not offered open dining. My confirmation states late dining. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsdos Posted March 19, 2008 #11 Share Posted March 19, 2008 We were on the 3/9 sailing... had second seating... so can not be true for "all" of 2008. There was a sign in one of the dining room entrances stating if anyone was interested in "anytime" dining who to contact..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoofingPrincess Posted March 19, 2008 #12 Share Posted March 19, 2008 If they go to only open dining fleetwide, they will not see me on their ships. Which would be a shame, because I've really enjoyed cruising with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted March 19, 2008 #13 Share Posted March 19, 2008 If they go to only open dining fleetwide, they will not see me on their ships. Which would be a shame, because I've really enjoyed cruising with them. Which is why Royal Caribbean has repeatedly and quite emphatically stated that even if they expand their dining options to include "My Time Dining" on all of their ships they will always offer "Traditional Dining" as well. Once again, someone has reported something based on incorrect or incomplete information, and the reaction has been predictable. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted March 19, 2008 #14 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Just booked Freedom of the Seas last week for October. Options were early or late dining only. Confirmed reservation states late dining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardE954 Posted March 19, 2008 #15 Share Posted March 19, 2008 To clarify, the person from RCCL told me that for Freedom of the seas for 2008 they are just having open dining and not, traditional and anytime, JUST open (anytime.) Hope this clarified! :) This is not correct. I'm booked on Freedom for the June 15, 2008 cruise and I had to pick a dinner time. We're at the early seating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribeDiver Posted March 20, 2008 #16 Share Posted March 20, 2008 :) Just got off the phone with the dept that is providing info on the "My Time Dining". They are still offering main (6:30) or late (8:30) dining as well as "My Time Dining" (MTD). The MTD works either through a reservation that morning or you can just show up. The MTD times are any time between 6-9:30 pm in the main dining room and to partake in this you must pay the $68+ per person gratuities on your SeaPass card. I asked how they were going to work this out with the main/late diners and they said that there will be a specific section for MTD within the dining room. I hope this clears up any questions. If you need further info call 800-327-6700 and ask to be transferred to the MTD dept.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieGator Posted March 20, 2008 #17 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hi all I booked the Freedom of the Seas about a month ago to cruise 08/03/2008 and I was asked if I wanted early or late dining. I was not offered open dining. My confirmation states late dining. Julie Same. We're on the 8/31/08 sailing, and we were asked if we preferred early or late. Our confirmations also state our preference (late) as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaddyCVO Posted March 20, 2008 #18 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Here is a copy of an e-mail I received from RCI on March 19, go to the link to see what ships and dates My Time Dining is offered: We've got great news about your cruise onboard Freedom of the Seas! Your sailing is one of the select few to feature a limited-time offer – a new My Time DiningSM* option for dinner. With My Time Dining, you can choose to dine between 6:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. each evening with the party of your choice.** For your convenience, we will accept reservations once onboard, you can decide on a daily basis what dining time works for you! This allows you more flexibility to plan around your daily activities – from sunbathing on a deck chair to scaling the rock-climbing wall to our extensive list of shore excursions! Signing up is easy! Get all the details on My Time Dining. Link = http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contentWithHero.do?pagename=open_seating&topic=email&subTopic=openseat2&requestor=arn Ready to reserve? Simply call 1-800-590-6218 or email openseating@rccl.com to sign up now. Please note that emails will be responded to within 48 hours, Monday-Friday. All the best, Your Friends at Royal Caribbean * Based on availability / must pay prepaid gratuities to participate ** All parties must be signed up for My Time Dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted March 20, 2008 #19 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Which is why Royal Caribbean has repeatedly and quite emphatically stated that even if they expand their dining options to include "My Time Dining" on all of their ships they will always offer "Traditional Dining" as well. Once again, someone has reported something based on incorrect or incomplete information, and the reaction has been predictable. :rolleyes: Sounds very inaccurate to me especially as some sailing on Freedom are only using 1/2 of deck 5 for MyTime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndmom Posted March 20, 2008 #20 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hi all I booked the Freedom of the Seas about a month ago to cruise 08/03/2008 and I was asked if I wanted early or late dining. I was not offered open dining. My confirmation states late dining. Julie Same here. We're booked the week of May 25, and we had to choose a seating time also, no "open dining" offered. What gives? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted March 20, 2008 #21 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Same here. We're booked the week of May 25, and we had to choose a seating time also, no "open dining" offered. What gives? :confused: Disinformation. But you will probably get an email closer to sailing offering MyTime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribeDiver Posted March 21, 2008 #22 Share Posted March 21, 2008 :) Just got off the phone with the dept that is providing info on the "My Time Dining". They are still offering main (6:30) or late (8:30) dining as well as "My Time Dining" (MTD). The MTD works either through a reservation that morning or you can just show up. The MTD times are any time between 6-9:30 pm in the main dining room and to partake in this you must pay the $68+ per person gratuities on your SeaPass card. I asked how they were going to work this out with the main/late diners and they said that there will be a specific section for MTD within the dining room. I hope this clears up any questions. If you need further info call 800-327-6700 and ask to be transferred to the MTD dept.:) Like I said;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted March 21, 2008 #23 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Called Platinium/Diamond line and they also said there are two traditiional seatings along with MyTime. On FOS, they have used either 1/2 or all of deck 6 -- think it varies according to demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqhacruiser Posted March 21, 2008 #24 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Sounds very inaccurate to me especially as some sailing on Freedom are only using 1/2 of deck 5 for MyTime. According to this they are using the main dining room which is very large so it must be gaining in popularity Now that you've reserved your cruise, how about enjoying some freedom of choice in your dinner options. On select ships and sailings+, we're featuring My Time DiningSM** in our Main Dining Room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Us4 Posted March 21, 2008 #25 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hi all I booked the Freedom of the Seas about a month ago to cruise 08/03/2008 and I was asked if I wanted early or late dining. I was not offered open dining. My confirmation states late dining. Julie Hi all, since posting this I have recieved an email asking me if I wanted to change to mytime dining! Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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