Can I pre-select a restaurant, dining time and table size?

If you have booked your cruise on a Freedom Fare you will be able to select your restaurant and dining time, subject to availability.

Freedom Fare guests can pre-select a restaurant and choose between first sitting (6.00pm) or second sitting (8.00pm*) dining on board Borealis & Bolette, and Balmoral. Freedom Fare guests can also request a table for either 2, 4, 6 or 8 people. However, please note that your table size and allocation requests cannot always be guaranteed.

*Please note, on embarkation day and formal nights, second sitting will be at 8.15pm.  

If you’re booked your cruise on a Saver Fare, your dining time, restaurant and table size will be allocated automatically.

Saver fare guests can pay a supplement to secure the dining time of your choice, but not the restaurant, for £2.00 per person, per night (subject to availability).

Dining times on One Night Cruises may vary, depending on which sailing you have booked.

For all guests, your allocated evening dining table will remain the same for the duration of your cruise. You are, however, free to dine in one of our less formal casual dining restaurants, which you can visit anytime during opening hours.

Our speciality restaurants offer a delicious alternative to the main restaurants and our casual dining options. Vasco offers a taste of India with dishes filled with spices and flavours; while Colours & Tastes is a perfect blend of Asian Fusion cuisine, and from early 2026 will also offer the Gourmet Grill and Traditional Italian on a menu rotation basis.

There’s a small supplementary charge for our Speciality Restaurants of £15pp before you cruise, or £20pp if you’d prefer to book on board. *Please note, from 14th February 2026 (cruise L2604), 7th April 2026 (cruise T2607) & 14th April 2026 (cruise S2607) the price to book before you cruise will be £20pp, or £25pp if booked on board.