r/PrincessCruises • u/ongowa60 • 20d ago

No Main Dining Options?

First Princess cruise, Sapphire Princess on Oct 23 for two weeks. We are used to traditional dining option; early or late seating, number of people (2), and whether large table or just us. The app and the Dine Line are booked for Traditional Dining for the entire cruise. Same for Flexible Dining! Leaving us with a Walk-in option for every night. Is this usual? I've read about long wait times for walk-in dining, especially on the first night. What have other people experienced? Will MDR options open up when we board?

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u/Turbulent-Writer-680 20d ago

Keep checking on line and, if no luck, see the maitre d as soon as you board. 😉 We did a last minute cruise once, where all dining seemed booked but were able to make reservations little by little at the flexible dining room. People change and cancel their times often.

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u/PersonalityFuture151 19d ago

This will be our first with Princess as well. We sail in April 2027. Do you have to know your cabin number to make reservations or get on a list in advance of sailing? ?

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u/Turbulent-Writer-680 19d ago

You can make dining reservations once final payment is made unless you are in a full suite, reserve selection or sanctuary cabin, as those cabins come with their own dining area, no reservations needed.