Need to change cruise date - 8/15 or 9/12 better?

[John73]

I'm currently booked on the Aug 29th Western Caribbean sailing on the Solstice but today I found out that I need to be at work that week so I can't take the cruise. I'm still outside the full payment window so no loss of deposit for cancelling.

 

So, now I'm trying to decide which dates to move to. I can either do the 8/14 or the 9/12 sailings since those are still Western Caribbean. I'm leaning towards the 8/14 thinking it's a 'safer' time weather-wise. Only downside is that airfare is about $200 more during that time. Any other things I should be thinking about when making the choice?

[LuLaLuvlee]

One thing you may wish to factor is this...by the September date all the children will be back at school.

[reklawr]

I'm currently booked on the Aug 29th Western Caribbean sailing on the Solstice but today I found out that I need to be at work that week so I can't take the cruise. I'm still outside the full payment window so no loss of deposit for cancelling.

 

So, now I'm trying to decide which dates to move to. I can either do the 8/14 or the 9/12 sailings since those are still Western Caribbean. I'm leaning towards the 8/14 thinking it's a 'safer' time weather-wise. Only downside is that airfare is about $200 more during that time. Any other things I should be thinking about when making the choice?

 

 

Mikelat, We like cruising when kids are in school. We would chose the 9/12 date. :)

[Lois R]

I'm currently booked on the Aug 29th Western Caribbean sailing on the Solstice but today I found out that I need to be at work that week so I can't take the cruise. I'm still outside the full payment window so no loss of deposit for cancelling.

 

So, now I'm trying to decide which dates to move to. I can either do the 8/14 or the 9/12 sailings since those are still Western Caribbean. I'm leaning towards the 8/14 thinking it's a 'safer' time weather-wise. Only downside is that airfare is about $200 more during that time. Any other things I should be thinking about when making the choice?

 

Hi Mike:) weather can be unpredictable either month....Katrina was

in August........

 

I agree with the previous 2 posters though. I would do September

as well. I was thinking about Sept 12th but found out today someone

else in my office just snagged that week.

 

Funny, she will be going on her very first cruise:D

[John73]

I appreciate all the advice and I think I'd normally go with the Sept sailing based on it. But there were two things that have me going with the Aug sailing.

 

1 - I'm able to get an Aqua Class room for only $100 more than CC and only $200 more than obstructed balcony. That same cabin class is +$300 on the Sept 12th date than the Aug 15th date. (nothing special on a TA here, all prices from Celebrity's web site).

 

2 - Since I also have the Dec cruise booked and I'm still only 99% sure I'll enjoy cruising, the August one returns in time that if I don't like cruising I can still cancel my Dec cruise with no penalty.

[jerseygirl3]

I'm surprised the August date is priced lower than September. September (after kids are back in school) is usually surprisingly inexpensive...one of my favorite times to cruise.

[John73]

Airfare is definitely lower in September! I was surprised too by the small premium to pay for AQ in August. Not gonna complain though :)

[jackdiamond]

Interesting, since hurricane Charley struck on Friday the 13th of August, 2004. On the other hand, September 10, is the peak of the hurricane season. However, if you do not live in a hurricane zone then you should have no worries.

[dmwnc1959]

If a hurricane does come into the ships expected itinerary, they may change yours, so pick a cabin category you're most comfortable with regardless of cost. A 7-night western Caribbean cruise can turn into a 7-night eastern, or 7 nights in the Bahamas and central Florida at the drop of a hat. Its happened.

[John73]

Thanks dmwnc1959. I went with the Aug 15th primarily due to the $300 lower price for an AQ cabin. Figure I can put up with any itinerary changes and enjoy the cabin & trip still.