Sh2738

This is essentially the same as eating out at a land restaurant. You can eat whenever you like, and it can change for your schedule and most importantly you don’t have to eat with strangers at your table. You simply make a reservation on your planner for the time and table size that you want and show up at time to eat. 

You can choose not to make reservations but then you run into the possibility of having to wait for your table especially for tables of 2 and other smaller tables. 

Personally, I love it and much prefer it over traditional because of not having to eat with strangers. Happy Cruising. 

Please check the Royal app to see if the ship is supported on there. If it is, then you can view all menus on there. Thanks. 

And in the MDR you can make reservations ahead of time for the table size that you want using my time dining. So you wouldn’t have to eat with anyone else there either. That’s what we do and it works great. Happy Cruising 

Yes absolutely they are private tables. And private tables can also be requested in the MDR as well. Happy Cruising. 

Just now, IRMO12HD said:

I noticed yesterday (during the exciting "Race for the Booze") that my C&A # no longer appears when I go to the RCL Booked (i.e., Cruise Planner) page.  I was able to add it back in today, but am curious as to why it disappeared.  Has this happened to anyone else?

Yes this happened to me. I had my RCCL advisor contact Crown and Anchor and they had me sign out and sign back in and it was back in there. But yes it was a weird glitch. 

2 minutes ago, Norfolkhall said:

I'll have a look.. My cruise is about 70 days away x

Then it should be there. Mine was available about 160 days out of something like that. Good luck

How far out are you? If it’s too far out then the option isn’t there yet. When it is available it should be listed under dining. Happy Cruising 

1 minute ago, Jakejosa said:

Is the eating area only for cabanas or do we use the same buffet as everyone?  I was hoping for less crowds at meal time.

I have heard numerous reports that you have a menu from Snack Shack to order from and they will deliver it to you.  But if you want a real meal and not just snacks, then I think you have to go to the closest buffet place. I think this is a new thing and might take some time to get the details sorted out. At least this is what I have heard, I will for sure report on it later this year when I experience it for myself. Happy Cruising 

24 minutes ago, skwak said:

We are signed up for this as well on our cruise next week.  What part of this is "Bottomless" if it is a plated brunch?? 

 

May cancel this now.

The bottomless is referring to the unlimited champagne that is served. 

48 minutes ago, RWDW1204 said:

 Response from similar question from an earlier post in January. 

Thanks. 

Hi all. 

I’ll be cruising on Symphony later this year and our group is looking into doing the galley brunch tour. But we are traveling with people with dietary restrictions so we would like to see if the menu would have something that everyone could have. 

Does anyone by chance have a recent brunch menu for this activity, preferable on Symphony if possible? Or another of Oasis class? 

Any assistance would be wonderful. 

Thanks :)

Hi all. 

I’ll be cruising on Symphony later this year and our group is looking into doing the galley brunch tour. But we are traveling with people with dietary restrictions so we would like to see if the menu would have something that everyone could have. 

Does anyone by chance have a recent brunch menu for this activity, preferable on Symphony if possible? Or another of Oasis class? 

Any assistance would be wonderful. 

Thanks :)

If you download the Royal app and if your ship is listed on it you can view all current menus for dining. Happy Cruising. 

They are now assigned to you based on when you book your cabana I believe. 

It is a specialty restaurant but it is free. Happy Cruising. 

Speaking of 150, has anyone had any experience with getting an entree for someone that doesn’t eat meat or fish? The menu is very limited with the only listed entree for someone I know that has these restrictions as a piece of cauliflower. But I’m curious if anyone has had any luck with requesting something off menu? Thanks 

Do you have traditional or MTD? For MTD you can just make a reservation on the planner for a table for 2. Thanks. 

Personally I would never adjust it down, I would only add more for great service as this goes to everyone not just workers in the MDR. But to each their own. Happy Cruising. 

I’ve never been on a ship that has it but will be this year. For the entrees, is there vegetarian options? I have seen sample menus and there doesn’t appear to have any listed which is weird but I wanted to check and see what others have experienced for entrees? Thanks 

43 minutes ago, hsweat22 said:

Which app? I’ve got the “brochure” app which doesn’t have the info anywhere I could find. And the other Royal app that has my reservations does not have anything for my sailings. 

 

The new app called Royal. If your sailing is still a ways off then it won’t show up in your actual sailing. But you can go in the app and select the ship and then select an upcoming sail to view this info. Thanks 

Both of these ships are available on the Royal App. If you download it and search for an itinerary for the ship you want, then you can view the current menus for all restaurants for any upcoming sailings. As well as everything else that would be listed in cruise compasses. Thanks 

4 hours ago, spursfreak21 said:

@Sh2738 Did you go to the MDR ahead of time to request the two top table? Or just at the time of your reservation? In one of the prior podcasts I listened to @Matt recommended to send an email to the dining group.  I am in a similar situation, I want to get a two top table and have MTD.  I emailed the dining group and was told to go to the hostess when I get on board.   I'm just wondering which is the best way to go about it.

You can do that to be safe but we just went at our reservation time. And we never had an issue with it. But if you want one in a specific area or a window or something or same waiter etc I would check with the hostess but if not there shouldn’t be any issues with getting a table for two, especially if you have made reservations ahead of time for two. Thanks 

Just now, Spelds2 said:

Can you tell me how we can request a table for two? I would rather not sit with strangers (although, I'm sure they are very nice).

 

Do you have My Time Dining? If so it’s very easy. Make your reservations in the cruise planner, go to the MDR at that reserved time and let them know your room number for the reservation for a table for 2. Shouldn’t have any issues. We did MTD on our last cruise as we hate to eat with strangers, very uncomfortable, and we never had an issue with getting a table for two. 

Now if you have traditional, I’m not sure if it is possible to get a table for two, I’ve never tried it. Thanks and Happy Cruising. 

7 minutes ago, JLC said:

Hello everyone! We sail (first time on RCl) March 15 on the Oasis- I would be grateful for any advice anyone has re. When we will be able to start booking meals, entertainment ect.  I can’t seem to find this info on my own...

It greatly varies by cruise. I sail in Nov and it opened up for dining about a couple weeks ago. Entertainment not open yet and probably not until less than 90 days out. Drink packages and excursions etc have been open for a while say a year out. But it all depends on the specific cruise. So best advice is to just keep checking the cruise planner to see when they open up. Thanks 

37 minutes ago, Gary Donna P said:

How do you choose what cabana you want? We already reserved one for our upcoming trip in January. If I’m able to choose I’d like too?

 I believe that you go to shore excursions as soon as you board and select one. Unless they change the procedure with the changes to CocoCay.