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WE are so sold on freestyle that I was hesitent to book the Norway for January. Though we didn't have the same wait staff or table mates our service was good and I enjoyed meeting different people each night for dinner. Have been on many ships where you and table mates have very little if anything in common. What a way to spend a week!! Also like eating at different times. Last cruise got back from a shore excursion at 5:45. If we had early seating what a rush. Late seating is fine for some, yet when you have an early morning planned and would like to hit the hay a little early you end up sleeping on a full tummy. Some passengers do dress every night as in traditional which is fine, but it's nice to have the option. Actually I don't think, with exception of no formals for us we dressed much differently. Being able to eat a buffet breakfast last morning and relaxing in the room til debarkation is a plus. The only negative may be the service isn't quite as good, but I have seen that happening over the last few years anyway. Worst service we ever had was on RCL about 3 years ago. It is still a matter of taste, but I think the wave of the future anyway so we might as well all get used to it. More ships are copying NCL and adding alternative dining. Freestyle, I believe is next. Just my humble opinion.NMNita
WE are so sold on freestyle that I was hesitent to book the Norway for January. Though we didn't have the same wait staff or table mates our service was good and I enjoyed meeting different people each night for dinner. Have been on many ships where you and table mates have very little if anything in common. What a way to spend a week!! Also like eating at different times. Last cruise got back from a shore excursion at 5:45. If we had early seating what a rush. Late seating is fine for some, yet when you have an early morning planned and would like to hit the hay a little early you end up sleeping on a full tummy. Some passengers do dress every night as in traditional which is fine, but it's nice to have the option. Actually I don't think, with exception of no formals for us we dressed much differently. Being able to eat a buffet breakfast last morning and relaxing in the room til debarkation is a plus. The only negative may be the service isn't quite as good, but I have seen that happening over the last few years anyway. Worst service we ever had was on RCL about 3 years ago. It is still a matter of taste, but I think the wave of the future anyway so we might as well all get used to it. More ships are copying NCL and adding alternative dining. Freestyle, I believe is next. Just my humble opinion.
NMNita
