Dynamic Dining Full explaination

I love traditional dining and I love having the same wait staff each night in the main dining room to remember, i like the variety given on the menu and the formal nights too because i love dressing up and the atmosphere in the dining room.

The information I was reading prior to the announcement did not sit well with me.  It seemed like Royal Caribbean was completely changing the entire premise of dining that I was already enjoying.

The more I saw the concept, the more I started to “get it” and, well, like it! As passengers, the more choices we have leads to a better experience in my opinion.

The four complimentary restaurants replacing the main dining room expand the menu options from just the dozen or so items on the main dining room menu to dozens of items to choose from now.

I hate to say it but traditional dining is a relic of the old style of cruising from way back when.  I knew that even before dynamic dining and while I happened to enjoy it, the fact is the majority of cruisers today do not.  And while big changes are never easy, focusing on the benefits and improvements of change helps make it easier.

Up to now there has been a lot of talk about the new introduction of the Dynamic dining with Royal Caribbean but still come accross many people who are still concerned about it and i’m being asked loads of questions.

Here’s a full explanation of what the Dynamic dining has to offer, i hope it helps,

What exactly is Dynamic Dining?

The core concept of Dynamic Dining is Royal Caribbean is removing the main dining room completely and instead offering a number of complimentary and specialty (cost extra) restaurants for guests to choose from.

What restaurants are being added to replace the dining room?

The new complimentary restaurants include

• American Icon Grill, a take on the classic American road trip, pulling together best-loved regional favorites into one comfort-style menu
• Chic, where the height of contemporary cuisine is realized and the freshest ingredients, such as proteins that pack a punch and sauces made from scratch, are evolved for a modern palate
• Silk, a vibrant and exotic destination where the spices of the Far East bring new flavor to adventurous palates through a Pan-Asian menu
• The Grande, a luxuriant nod to a bygone era of classic European ocean liners when dining was a time honored ritual, featuring timeless dishes, and where every night is formal night.
• Coastal Kitchen, a concept created exclusively for suite guests, fusing Mediterranean influences with the unmatched riches of California’s bountiful farmlands.

The new specialty restaurants include

• Wonderland, an elaborate feast for the senses in a setting where Royal Caribbean chefs twist their culinary kaleidoscopes to invent a dreamscape of never-before-seen fare
• Jamie’s Italian, featuring rustic Italian favorites, handmade – using seasonal ingredients and Jamie’s tried-and-tested crowd pleasers
• Michael’s Genuine Pub, the first American gastropub at sea and the next evolution of Royal Caribbean’s relationship with James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz, offering simply-prepared food and drinks made with quality ingredients from the best artisanal producers
• Devinly Decadence at Solarium Bistro, Royal Caribbean’s fittest dining destination, serving the foods you love all under five-hundred calories, designed by Devin Alexander, media personality, New York Times bestselling author and chef of highly-rated television show, “The Biggest Loser”.

​There will also be other specialty restaurants offered that aren’t new to Royal Caribbean, such as Izumi, Johnny Rockets, Chops Grill and the Chef’s Table.

The Windjammer is being re-designed and kept open 24 hours per day.  Royal Caribbean is also adding a food truck, the SeaPlex Dog House.

How will gratuities be handled with Dynamic Dining?

Gratuities will be the same as they are now.  Royal Caribbean charges an automatic gratuity to each passenger for each day of their cruise and gratuities are then given to the crew automatically.

Passengers can always stop at guest relations on their cruise and have automatic gratuities removed in favor of a different amount.

What if i want to dine with a large group?

Can i book a table to avoid queues or guarantee i can dine everyday at the same time? 

The answer is yes!

Passengers can book specific times for any of these restaurants in advance, prior to their cruise or opt to book reservations on board the ship.

If you book ahead, there’s no reason why you can’t eat at 6:30 pm every night just like you did before with traditional dining. You can book it on your cruise personalizer and choose which restaurant you prefer for different nights.

Even the Windjammer is getting a complete makeover that sounds exciting, including 24 hour service (finally!). As I look at dynamic dining now, I see the benefits outweighing the drawbacks.

Which ship benefits of the Dynamic dining?

Currently we have the Quantum of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Athem of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas. No other plans yes but i’m sure further expansion will be announced as soon as it’s available

For information about dress code please visit the following link

http://goo.gl/LLwswn

I hope i have helped some of you who like me was dubious at the beginning but now i think this is the only way forward.