What are First & Second seatings?
• Can I get special-need meals? • What is proper dining attire? • Is cruise ship dining as good as I’ve been told? • What if I don’t like my tablemates? • Are there non-smoking areas? What are First and Second seatings for dining? First seating is the earliest evening dining time available, usually around 6:00 pm or 6:30 pm. Elderly passengers and families with children tend to select this seating. Second seating is the later dining time, usually around 8:00 pm or 8:30 pm. Back to top Can I get special-need meals? Special-need meals (e.g., kosher, diabetic) are available upon request, but must be arranged in advance. Back to top What is proper dining attire? Most cruise ships have one or two formal nights per cruise, when men are encouraged to wear tuxedoes or nice suits, and women cocktail dresses or evening gowns. Other nights are casual or semi-formal, when men can get by with khakis/dress pants, collared shirt and sports jacket (semi-formal), and women skirts, dresses, or pantsuits
