I have always only done anytime dining which I perfect for me...especially as a solo cruiser. I work on a schedule all year long. So on vacay I want as much unscheduled time as possible! Thanx Mick!
Hi Mick! We have only had assigned dining once on our first cruise. We found your time dining to be better suited for us. The Hub app worked well for us last month on the Mardi Gras requesting a table in the MDR.
Hi Mick. After 10+ cruises with assigned dining we are choosing your time dining on the Mardi Gras. They have so many food options we want to try! How does it work on Mardi Gras? Can you choose your restaurant as well as the time? If you want to eat at Chibang at 7:30 for example, how would you request that?
I would say early or late dining, YTD will work, but it's a lot more difficult to get the same table every night. if you have 11 or more contact Carnival on ext 70006 (main number) and they will help. if 10 or less, go the Maitre D as soon as you board and he or she will help you :-)
@Mick - does YourTime Dining work if you have a group of people you want to sit with? For example, can you add others (from other cabins) to your table in the app request, so that you can all sit together?
Erin absolutely, add them in your carnival account as cruise companions. When you go to check in everyone's name will show up on the hub so only one of you has to check in. Once you check in, you will get a message when your table is ready. If you have any issues, go see the Maitre Dee and they will fix it for you. If you have 10 or more you have to go to the Maitre Dee, hub won't work. Hope that helps
We will do Your time dining but I wanted to know how one tips with that setup? Are all tips pooled so it doesn't matter? Can you tip with cash At the end of the meal?
Oren good question, if you go to the maitre d each night you can request the same table as opposed to checking in on the hub abb. they will still let you know when your table is ready
Do I need to down load “the HUB” for anytime dining ? what happen if there is no internet ? Your example is for the special dining how about the regular dining ?
Dat, if you have early or late dining you have assigned times every day so you just show up. You don't have to purchase an internet package, just download the app in advance and connect to Carnival WI Fi (make durd you turn off mobile data!!) You can also go to the dining room and check in, but then you have to wait, the hub isn't essential, but it makes everything easier...
You can go and see the Maitre D in the your time restaurant, it would all depend on how busy the dining room is but I am sure they could accommodate you :-)
That’s the best explanation I could’ve ever asked for. Thank you. ❤
Thank you always here if you have any questions ;-)
thanx Mick, we haven't used the hub ap yet and we've always done fixed seating. March will be the 1st time we do your time dining...
Jeff We were always Late Dining, but we love the flexibility of Your Time Dining
I have always only done anytime dining which I perfect for me...especially as a solo cruiser. I work on a schedule all year long. So on vacay I want as much unscheduled time as possible! Thanx Mick!
Hi Mick! We have only had assigned dining once on our first cruise. We found your time dining to be better suited for us. The Hub app worked well for us last month on the Mardi Gras requesting a table in the MDR.
@@jaylo1022 I couldn't agree more, and it allows you to do more in the evening as you are not set to a time
@@missj1866 that makes complete sense to me!! I honestly think soon early and late will be a thing of the past...
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Hi Mick. After 10+ cruises with assigned dining we are choosing your time dining on the Mardi Gras. They have so many food options we want to try! How does it work on Mardi Gras? Can you choose your restaurant as well as the time? If you want to eat at Chibang at 7:30 for example, how would you request that?
Deb I sent you an email, but I am about to go on Mardi Gras, I will take hub screen shots and do a video on this subject
Is that for all of the restaurants and food places on the ship?
Just the main dining room. On Excel Class Ships (Mardi Gras, Celebration, Jubilee) it is for Italiand and Chibang also.
Whats the Best dining time for large groups hoping to dine together?
I would say early or late dining, YTD will work, but it's a lot more difficult to get the same table every night. if you have 11 or more contact Carnival on ext 70006 (main number) and they will help. if 10 or less, go the Maitre D as soon as you board and he or she will help you :-)
@Mick - does YourTime Dining work if you have a group of people you want to sit with? For example, can you add others (from other cabins) to your table in the app request, so that you can all sit together?
Erin absolutely, add them in your carnival account as cruise companions. When you go to check in everyone's name will show up on the hub so only one of you has to check in. Once you check in, you will get a message when your table is ready. If you have any issues, go see the Maitre Dee and they will fix it for you. If you have 10 or more you have to go to the Maitre Dee, hub won't work. Hope that helps
We will do Your time dining but I wanted to know how one tips with that setup? Are all tips pooled so it doesn't matter? Can you tip with cash At the end of the meal?
Oren good question, if you go to the maitre d each night you can request the same table as opposed to checking in on the hub abb. they will still let you know when your table is ready
Do I need to down load “the HUB” for anytime dining ? what happen if there is no internet ? Your example is for the special dining how about the regular dining ?
Dat, if you have early or late dining you have assigned times every day so you just show up. You don't have to purchase an internet package, just download the app in advance and connect to Carnival WI Fi (make durd you turn off mobile data!!) You can also go to the dining room and check in, but then you have to wait, the hub isn't essential, but it makes everything easier...
Can you still utilize your time dining if you have a set dining time and don't want to dine at the set time?
You can go and see the Maitre D in the your time restaurant, it would all depend on how busy the dining room is but I am sure they could accommodate you :-)