Dining times in the Med.

[Dunmore2]

We will be eating in the early (main) seating on the Serena, sailing out of Venice and have heard conflicting times as to when these dining times are .eg. 6:30 and 7:30. Perhaps one is the time for dining in the Caribbean and the other for Europe. Will someone please clarify?

[kasi1979]

Actually, my experience is: It is not that easy. Generally costa states a rule of thumb, that first seating is about 6:30 pm, actually, it depends on the demographics on board. We´ve had every dinner time from 5:45 to 7:00 for first seating, which means second seating starting between 8 pm and 9:30 pm.

 

As we are taking the Serena cruise in november, I´d be glad to hear back from you, what your experiences were.

[jiiimse]

Just back from the Serena on the Venice Cruise.

Dining Times: Early 7:00 Late 9:30 On Gala Dinner Night 9:45.

 

 

Any Questions Please Ask

[billyelliot]

Hi Did people dress up? Tux etc.

Also would you advise buying turkish lira? Thanks we go next week :D

[jiiimse]

Informal evenings there were more people dressed more casually than previous ships i have been on, a sisn of the times maybe.

Formal nights Tuesday and Friday, most people were dressed up , but not OTT.

Turkish Lira, most places accept Euros.

The only place we required it for was Haghia Sophia.

[Dunmore2]

Thanks for all your input. It is wonderful to have recent first-hand information.

What time did you board the ship in Venice?

Any must-try (or must-avoid) dishes on the menu?