I have sailed with Carnival for several years, taking my children along for a Christmas present. I pay for four cabins. We always select early dining, and like to be seated at same table, eight of us total. We were split up, behind a wall, six at one small table, and other two at another table, same size and area. we had great service, but were cramped in seating. Over several years Ive spent lots of money with carnival. I discussed the seating with the Maiterdee, and he said all he could do was see if he could seat us at a larger table at late dinner, which was not suitable to me Im 87 years old , and dont like late seating, because if we want to see a show after dinner, makes me too late getting my rest. Other than this complaint everything else went smoothly, thanks for letting me vent my compaint.. By the way I always book eary in summer. so this mishap didnt occur because I booked late. Sincerely, Claude Collins