Hi Don,
Re: the reservations at restaurants:
every cabin is guaranteed so many ( not sure how many it is ( changes)
reservations at the specialty restaurants so it isn't a problem..you can either call at the times that someone is there to book them ( they give you times in the daily cabin info/paper) or go in person.. if you have concierge class and above I believe ( but things seem to change alot there so maybe Jan or Susan know the answer to this for sure)..you get more reservations and if you have butler he can make the reservations for you too.Many people go when they get on the ship, as
they ususally have maitre 'd at a certain spot making reseys in the afternoon when you board..

( if you have a
special nights when you for sure want a certain restaurant that is a good idea) other than that
same routine
as most other ships w/ specialty restaurants
and P.S. GREAT deal on the price for that length cruise you guys found.