Dynamic Disaster ??

Royal Caribbean just Can’t seem to make their mind up when it comes to the Dynamic dining option on board. One minute it’s in and then it’s out as opinion seems to really differ on whether it’s actually any good. The concept of the dining was to allow guests on board to try a whole range of available restaurants without set booking times.

It gave the guests a choice and a lot more flexibility to dine when and where they wanted on board the newer ship Anthem of The Seas. I have been on this magnificent ship and with a choice of 18 restaurants on board there really is something for everyone whatever your tastes are. However now this is to be scrapped in favor of the traditional Seating plan in two sitting or the flexible dining option on a first come first serve basis over four restaurants.

There will be new menus for all four of the main dining restaurants which are Silk, The Grand, Chic and American Icon which will host these new dining programmes.

Traditional dining with sittings at 6pm and 8.30pm will take place in The Grand and Chic whilst American Icon Grill and Silk will allow flexible dining for guests. –

The change will come into effect on November 27th 2016 and promises to be a flexible form of dining that still gives passengers the option of a main dining restaurant, in response to customer feedback.

Guests will of course still be able to book the speciality restaurants if they do not wish to dine in the four main dining venues.

I think it’s good that Royal Caribbean have actually listed to the feedback from guests as if it wasn’t working for a lot of people it would put people off booking to go with them again in the future.

It is slightly confusing though as back when it was launched in 2014 Royal made a big thing about the Dynamic dining being the future and how amazing it was going to be and now seemed to have changed their minds. It may have been that the choice and over complication with Dynamic classic and Dynamic choice was all just a bit too much for people to take in.

I think it’s great to have flexibility while cruising as each day of your trip can vary so much depending on itinerary and if you are getting off and doing lots of excursions and have had a very busy day you don’t want to rush to get ready for dinner and need that flexibility of going at your own choice.

At least this way having the traditional and flexible dining gives people the option to go with one that suits them and their needs.  Whatever you choose I can guarantee you one thing and that is that the food will be amazing.

I have been on several Royal Caribbean ships and they are one of my favourites when it comes to menu choice and quality – whatever time of the day you choose to eat.