Norwegian Cruise Line was the pioneer of “Freestyle Dining,” where the choice is yours. They started this a few years back, and was so popular with cruisers that it has caught on with pretty much every cruise line.
Unlike traditional dining arrangements, where you receive either the early or late seating and are assigned to a particular table for the duration of the cruise, with Freestyle Dining there are no fixed seating times, assigned tables, or set dining companions. You can dine when, where, and with whom you like.
Because you will not have the same wait staff each night, gratuities are usually automatically charged to your shipboard account, to be distributed to the appropriate crew members. Although the concept of Freestyle Dining allows for a less formal atmosphere, many people still enjoy getting dressed up for the formal nights, even on a freestyle cruise.
**TIP: There is very rarely a wait time for seating, however, the dining rooms fill quickly at popular dining hours (6-7:30pm). You are able to make daily reservations for the Main Dining Room to ensure you have no wait. This is a great option if you are dining with a larger party.
Many of their newer ships also offer specialty restaurants. The specialty restaurants are those dining venues that require advance reservations along with a service charge.
Here are some FAQ’s about the specialty restaurants:
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