Help CenterMy Time Dining on a Royal Caribbean cruise is a flexible dinner option that allows you to choose when you dine each evening, rather than sticking to a fixed early or late seating. It offers more control over your evening schedule—perfect for guests who prefer a more relaxed and personalized dining experience.
🍽️ How My Time Dining Works
| Feature | Details |
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| Dining Time | You can dine anytime between 6:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. in the main dining room |
| Reservations | Strongly recommended, especially during peak dining hours (6:30–8:00 p.m.) |
| Table preference | You can request a private table or choose to share, but it's not guaranteed nightly |
| Dress code | Same as traditional dining—smart casual most nights, formal on designated evenings |
| Menu | Identical to the traditional main dining room menu (changes nightly) |
| Location | Usually held in one level of the main dining room (dedicated to My Time guests) |
📲 How to Reserve My Time Dining
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Before Your Cruise: Request My Time Dining through your travel advisor at Direct Line Cruises.
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Walk-ins: Accepted, but may involve a wait during busy times.
✅ Who Should Choose My Time Dining?
Choose My Time Dining if you:
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Prefer flexibility over a set schedule
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Want to coordinate dinner around shows, excursions, or spa appointments
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Don't mind sitting at different tables or with different servers each night (unless you request consistency)
⏳ Important Notes:
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You must pre-pay gratuities to select My Time Dining.
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Arrive on time for your reserved slot to avoid delays or forfeiting your spot.
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Specialty restaurants are not included and are booked separately.
🛳️ In Summary:
| Feature | My Time Dining |
|---|---|
| Time flexibility | ✅ Dine anytime between 6:00–9:30 p.m. |
| Reservations needed | ✅ Strongly recommended (especially at peak times) |
| Same menu as fixed dining? | ✅ Yes |
| Gratuities required? | ✅ Must be prepaid to use this option |
| Ideal for | Flexible travelers who prefer dining freedom |