excitedofharpenden Posted June 30, 2009 #26 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I think that confirms what I suspected, in the UK we can only do it just before the trip - I see you sail in August. Others posting are talking about making dates in December, we have a January trip with a "special day" whilst on board and want to be sure we get a reservation that night at Murano (though I am getting concerned by November when we can book on the 60 day rule all the spaces will be gone)A I just went into "My Reservations" for Equinox in November and although didn't go right through the process was able to click on the booking link under Specialty Dining for a particular restaurant and it brought a schedule of dates and times. I did this booking through a US travel agent so I'm not sure if that could be why I could do it, but there are some things I haven't been able to do like linking the dining reservations with other passengers:confused: Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klflote Posted July 1, 2009 #27 Share Posted July 1, 2009 although I did notice that perhaps they are withholding prime times (7:30-8:30) for Elite, Suite or onboard bookings. Plenty of early times 6-6:30, which is what we wanted, and later ones, 9:00 and later. Not sure that they are withholding the prime times, or at least not all of them -- the day that the bookings opened, I was able to get 8:00 times on both days I tried. Now, only the very early and very late times are available. I had the same experience last January on Solstice (except I didn't book the first day it was available, and ended up with a less-than-preferred time). So now I'll always be booking as early as possible. Hmmm..just what they're hoping for, no doubt. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted July 1, 2009 #28 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Not sure that they are withholding the prime times, or at least not all of them -- the day that the bookings opened, I was able to get 8:00 times on both days I tried. Now, only the very early and very late times are available. I had the same experience last January on Solstice (except I didn't book the first day it was available, and ended up with a less-than-preferred time). So now I'll always be booking as early as possible. Hmmm..just what they're hoping for, no doubt. :) We booked 2 days after the booking opened. Could not get 8:30 but had no problem with 8:00. Mary Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykwcruiser Posted July 1, 2009 #29 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Has anyone made reservations for the Specialty Dining Restaurants for February 15 sailing on Equinox? I haven't any luck online or by calling Celebrity. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine0138 Posted July 1, 2009 #30 Share Posted July 1, 2009 ThanksWent back and checked the page - no blue button; just called X UK and been advised as we are from the UK we cannot book until 60 days before the trip :( :( - no explanation as to what they will do if by then all the slots are taken by non UK customers Oh dear X you do not make it easy for us in the UK to stay loyal That isn't true I booked mine yesterday for the 23 November sailing, had no problem at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine0138 Posted July 1, 2009 #31 Share Posted July 1, 2009 UKtog meant to say I booked through a TA too but I am able to book trips etc online at My Celebrity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted July 1, 2009 #32 Share Posted July 1, 2009 UKtog meant to say I booked through a TA too but I am able to book trips etc online at My Celebrity Yes I can usually book excursions through that route. Not yet sure for the Jan trip as they are not loaded yet. I called X again this morning and they still say not until 60 days before etc. I am wondering if they have only opened up bookings for 2009 and as ours is a 2010 it will be a while before we can do it A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridatravelersforlife Posted July 1, 2009 #33 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I have IE and the Celebrity Internet system didn't work on Monday but worked on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine0138 Posted July 1, 2009 #34 Share Posted July 1, 2009 UKTog...That could be the reason ours just became available this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebritydave Posted July 1, 2009 #35 Share Posted July 1, 2009 We are booked in APril 09 and I can't book on line - has anybody booked with The April date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellbon Posted July 2, 2009 #36 Share Posted July 2, 2009 online I still can not book for jan but i will call asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lie-in King Posted July 2, 2009 #37 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Yes I can usually book excursions through that route. Not yet sure for the Jan trip as they are not loaded yet. I called X again this morning and they still say not until 60 days before etc. I am wondering if they have only opened up bookings for 2009 and as ours is a 2010 it will be a while before we can do it A I had exactly the same problem. I booked on line and got nowhere until exactly 60 days before sailing then I was able to book 5 different nights in the speciality restaurants all at 8.30pm so I wouldnt worry unduly, I'm pretty sure you will get what you want come the time. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebritydave Posted July 2, 2009 #38 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I just got off the phone with Celebrity specialty dining and they told me they haven't opened up any bookings yet for 2010 and she wasn't sure when that would be. I will try again in a few weeks and see if it works then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellosailer Posted July 2, 2009 #39 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Hi Ellbon You, lovely lady, have not visited our thread recently. Miss yah!! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Betty Posted July 2, 2009 #40 Share Posted July 2, 2009 UKtog I am from the UK ,booked through a travel agent and I am going on Equinox on 26th September.I managed to book Tuscan Grille and Murano through My Celebrity a few days ago with no problem and I got a 7.30 slot for Murano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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