How To Change My Dining Time On Aurora Expeditions

How do I change my dining time on Aurora Expeditions?

You can usually request a different dining time through the cruise line's app or website before sailing, or at the dining reservations desk once onboard, subject to availability. This can also depend on whether you're sailing during a promotional period, when packages are sometimes discounted or bundled with other perks. Easy to overlook, but it's worth a mental note.

Can I switch from fixed dining to flexible dining?

In most cases yes, though popular flexible-dining time slots can book up, so requesting the change as early as possible improves your odds. If dietary restrictions are a factor, flagging them with the cruise line ahead of time usually gets a better result than asking once onboard. Easy to overlook, but it's worth a mental note.

Is it easier to change dining time before or after boarding?

Before boarding is generally easier since you have more availability to choose from; onboard changes depend on what's left once the ship is fully booked. Comparing the package cost against your expected daily consumption is the most reliable way to know if it's worth it for your trip. Easy to overlook, but it's worth a mental note.

Can my whole group be moved to the same dining time?

Yes, as long as you request the change together and there's a table large enough available for your full party. Pricing for packages tends to be updated periodically, so confirming the current rate before your cruise avoids surprises at checkout. Worth keeping in mind either way.

Does changing my dining time cost anything?

No, adjusting your dining time or table assignment is typically free - it's specialty restaurant reservations that may carry a cover charge. It helps to check whether gratuities are already included in a package price or added separately at checkout. That's the short version, at least.

Who can help adjust my dining time on Aurora Expeditions?

Call +1-800-406-8495 and our advisors can request the change on your behalf. This is one of those details worth confirming close to your sail date, since packages and pricing are occasionally refreshed each season. That detail alone can save some back-and-forth later.

Can I switch from traditional dining to anytime dining after booking?

Yes, in most cases you can request a dining style change through the cruise line's app, website, or by contacting guest services, subject to availability. It's worth asking whether a package needs to be purchased before boarding to lock in a lower rate versus buying it once onboard. That detail alone can save some back-and-forth later.

Does Aurora Expeditions let me choose a specific table size?

Many lines let you request a table size preference (private table for two, or a larger shared table) during booking or once onboard, though it's subject to availability. Pricing for packages tends to be updated periodically, so confirming the current rate before your cruise avoids surprises at checkout. Worth keeping in mind either way.

What if my requested dining time is already full?

You may be placed on a waitlist, or offered the closest available alternative time - checking early, ideally before your cruise, improves your odds of getting your preferred time. It's worth asking whether a package needs to be purchased before boarding to lock in a lower rate versus buying it once onboard. That detail alone can save some back-and-forth later.

Can I change my dining time once I'm already onboard?

Yes, guest services or the dining team can typically accommodate a change once onboard, subject to available capacity at your preferred time. If dietary restrictions are a factor, flagging them with the cruise line ahead of time usually gets a better result than asking once onboard. That's the short version, at least.