Anyone know of  a way to be sure we are given a table with other cruisers  - not a booth by ourselves? - We eat together every  day - enjoy meeting new freinds on the cruise - last time we were stuck in a booth and didnt get to interact with fellow passengers!

no way prior to sailing, but when you get onboard go check to see where your table is and if it is a small table, talk with the maitre D about changing it so you can be at a larger table.

Sometimes even seated at a large table you will be alone at dinner. Our last cruise was at a table for 10. The first night there were 8 at the table. The second night only us two. 2 of the other couples switched to early dinning. We ate alone 4 of the 7 nights. But it was still all good.

Try a roll call for your cruise to see who will be going at that time. Let them know you are looking for tablemates and if they are willing to link their booking number with yours you will be seated together. Enjoy your cruise.