How do I make dining reservations on a cruise?

Once your booking is confirmed, log into the cruise line’s guest portal to view available dining slots. Choose your preferred meal times—early, late, or anytime seating—and secure tables for the main dining room. For specialty restaurants, you can reserve right after booking, though limited same-day slots are held for onboard booking. Our AI concierge mirrors this process inside chat, pulling up real-time availability and walking you through each step.

Specialty venues like the steakhouse or chef’s table require separate reservations, often with a small cover charge. Popular spots fill quickly, so booking early is best. The AI concierge knows each venue’s hours and capacity, suggests off-peak times, and can hold a reservation while you finalize details. If you’re undecided, ask it to compare menus or check for last-minute openings.

When making your reservation, indicate any dietary restrictions—gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, or other allergies. The galley team is notified automatically based on your profile. For more nuanced needs, the AI concierge records your preferences (custom-actions) and confirms they’ll be passed to the maître d’. You can also use the concierge to request a specific dining time that fits medical or family schedules.

Every answer about dining comes from our own documentation—not the open web—so you get accurate, up-to-date advice. The AI agent resolves routine questions automatically (dress codes, hours) and, when you’re ready to book or change a reservation, it collects the needed details and triggers the update directly in the chat. No waiting on hold, no repeating information—just a seamless reservation process.

Can I book dining reservations before my cruise?
Yes. All guests can reserve main dining room times and specialty restaurants through the online guest portal as soon as the booking is paid in full. The AI concierge can also guide you through the portal if you get stuck.

What are the dress codes for specialty restaurants?
Most specialty venues enforce resort casual (collared shirts, sundresses, no swimwear). A few, like the formal steakhouse, require jackets or smart eveningwear. The AI concierge provides the specific code per venue when you ask.

How do I change my dining reservations?
You can modify reservations via the app, the online portal, or simply ask our AI concierge. For immediate changes, the concierge uses custom-actions to update your booking in real time—no need to visit the dining desk.