Hi,

Did they ask you to come with them in their suite? If they want you to buy a cabin of your own, yes, technically, you would have to buy a cabin in Queens Grill.

There a couple of ways thought that you can dine together eevn if you are not in Queens Grill.

1. Your friends can "dine down". In other words they can dine with you in Princess or Brittania. Queens Grill guests can dine down but you can not dine up.

2. There are a number of alternate restaurants that you can dine in together. I love the Italian and the Carveery is great also. Lotus, the Asian fusion is also wonderful. All of you can dine there

3. Todd English, which charges $20. for lunch and $30. for dinner is another alternative. The Chefs Galley which charges $30. is a demonstration kitchen and lots of fun.

4. Its NOT publicized BUT and people will deny it happens but if Queens Grill is not full and your friends TIP the maitre'd you may be able to dine in Queens Grill with them one or two nights.

Its a great ship and a great experience.

Cheers