DEBnGAB Posted February 16, 2011 #101 Share Posted February 16, 2011 After reading this thread I'm wondering if I should book my Cabana for our trip on the Pride late September. We were waiting because we read that they are assigned based on when they are booked so the earlier you book, the lower the cabin number and we wanted something higher to be away from the dock and the bar. Can anyone please confirm how they are assigning cabanas because I've heard conflicting stories this past week? Some say you request the cabana once you get on board via the excursion desk. You can actually pick if you book the cabana direct on the ship. I've heard and read from John Heald that if you dont like your cabana assignment once you've checked in at the SE desk (booked via online) then they will TRY to move you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anung Un Rama Posted February 16, 2011 #102 Share Posted February 16, 2011 You can actually pick if you book the cabana direct on the ship. I've heard and read from John Heald that if you dont like your cabana assignment once you've checked in at the SE desk (booked via online) then they will TRY to move you. That's interesting, thank you. I think regardless of when we book it, I'm going to check the excursion desk as soon as it opens so I can either check my #, change my #, or make sure no one takes my # if I like it. But reading how popular they are makes me want to book it tonight just to be safe. My girl would kill me if we ended up missing out on one alltogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBnGAB Posted February 16, 2011 #103 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Youre welcome! If you're sailing late Sept, you can only book 120 days out. So mark your calendar and jump on the first day shore excursion bookings open up for your cruise. Got mine marked for May 5 already :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anung Un Rama Posted February 16, 2011 #104 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Youre welcome! If you're sailing late Sept, you can only book 120 days out. So mark your calendar and jump on the first day shore excursion bookings open up for your cruise. Got mine marked for May 5 already :D Was not aware of that either so thanks again. Will mark the calender for late May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBnGAB Posted February 16, 2011 #105 Share Posted February 16, 2011 No problem. Read this about Cabana Squatters...some fun stuff here. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1351541&highlight=cabana+squatters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imluvncruzn Posted February 16, 2011 #106 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Just thought I'd share this info. with all of you HMC Cabana enthusiasts! I just booked the Private Oasis Grand Cabana today for our group in May. Before booking, I wanted to get information about cancellation policy. This is what I was told: If you cancel prior to 3 days before sailing, the money will be credited back to your credit card and no cancellation fee. If you cancel onboard, you will be charged a 25% cancellation fee and be given OBC for the remainder of your excursion price. I specifically asked about renting the normal cabanas too because we are going back in October and want to rent one then. I was told the same cancellation policy applies. So...if you don't like your cabana number and want to cancel once you are onboard you will have to pay a 25% cancellation fee to cancel at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBnGAB Posted February 16, 2011 #107 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Good to know thanks!!! Id push to have mine changed but Id never cancel! Figured any cabana is better than none! :D How many people do you have for the Oasis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imluvncruzn Posted February 16, 2011 #108 Share Posted February 16, 2011 We have 14 in our group so far. I paid $1299.95 today for 12 people. It's $99 pp for each one after 12 and you can pay for those onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardnassac79 Posted February 16, 2011 #109 Share Posted February 16, 2011 But reading how popular they are makes me want to book it tonight just to be safe. My girl would kill me if we ended up missing out on one alltogether. Don't worry, she won't ;) She just booked - much farther out than 120 days, so not sure where that info came from, but they certainly took my $$ for it online! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anung Un Rama Posted February 16, 2011 #110 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Don't worry, she won't ;) She just booked - much farther out than 120 days, so not sure where that info came from, but they certainly took my $$ for it online! :D Beat me to it :D At least we can look at all these beautiful pictures and know what we have to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBnGAB Posted February 16, 2011 #111 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Q:When can I book shore tours? A: Shore tour can be booked 120 days prior to sailing up until 3 days prior to sailing. After the online Pre-Sail, the remaining inventory will be available on the departure day on board the ship. Due to availability, it is strongly suggested that guests take advantage of ordering their shore excursions in advance, online, in order to avoid disappointment once on board. Visit http://www.carnival.com/ShoreExcursions.aspx to browse shore tours. My reservation didnt give me the option to book :( I wonder why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anung Un Rama Posted February 16, 2011 #112 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Q:When can I book shore tours? A: Shore tour can be booked 120 days prior to sailing up until 3 days prior to sailing. After the online Pre-Sail, the remaining inventory will be available on the departure day on board the ship. Due to availability, it is strongly suggested that guests take advantage of ordering their shore excursions in advance, online, in order to avoid disappointment once on board. Visit http://www.carnival.com/ShoreExcursions.aspx to browse shore tours. My reservation didnt give me the option to book :( I wonder why... I honestly have no idea. I'm pretty sure we've booked most of our excursions before 120 days as we book 6-7 months in advance. I suggest you try it and see as our cruise is a few weeks after yours and we got one reserved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBnGAB Posted February 16, 2011 #113 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Calling my PVP now to see whats going on. It doesnt give me the "add to cart option". Well props to you guys for getting yours! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted February 16, 2011 #114 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I wonder if they treat cabanas on HMC differently from other excursions. I was able to book a cabana for our August cruise, but I can't book anything on our July Canada cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmt218 Posted February 17, 2011 #115 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I honestly have no idea. I'm pretty sure we've booked most of our excursions before 120 days as we book 6-7 months in advance. I suggest you try it and see as our cruise is a few weeks after yours and we got one reserved[/quote Is your cruise paid in full? That could be why. When you pay for your cruise in full or pay your balance off early you can go ahead and book excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anung Un Rama Posted February 17, 2011 #116 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Is your cruise paid in full? That could be why. When you pay for your cruise in full or pay your balance off early you can go ahead and book excursions. Yeah I used my Christmas bonus to just pay it off right away. I never thought about that but it certainly makes sense. And on top of that we looked and the Pride is the only ship there that day so it won't be too crowded :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyd11933 Posted February 17, 2011 #117 Share Posted February 17, 2011 You do not have to be paid in full to book excursions. Final payment is not made yet and I have been able to book excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enveno1 Posted February 17, 2011 #118 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I booked our cabana for our July 17th sailing on the Valor 170 days out online. At that time we only had the $250 per person paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Fun Bunch Posted February 17, 2011 #119 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hey NYBumpkin..Ive also had #11 but was thinking of getting something closer to the activities. Did you like 11 or 5 better? Not NYBumpkin but my group booked #4 last August and loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBnGAB Posted February 17, 2011 #120 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Not NYBumpkin but my group booked #4 last August and loved it. Hi Ms. Fun Bunch...so #4 was ok then? Is it one over from the new bar more or less then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardnassac79 Posted February 17, 2011 #121 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Not NYBumpkin but my group booked #4 last August and loved it. Good to know! These threads have me worried of Cabana-snatchers if we don't get one further down the beach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodtoglow Posted February 17, 2011 #122 Share Posted February 17, 2011 We have the Oasis Cabana booked for October 30!!! Absolutely cannot wait!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolverine Posted February 17, 2011 #123 Share Posted February 17, 2011 we had # 3 booked a couple of times, it's the turquoise one. Never had issue with people coming to use the cabana or the showers; we did have some people camp right in front of the cabana though, not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anung Un Rama Posted February 17, 2011 #124 Share Posted February 17, 2011 we had # 3 booked a couple of times, it's the turquoise one. Never had issue with people coming to use the cabana or the showers; we did have some people camp right in front of the cabana though, not a big deal. I'm not 100% sure from the pictures but are there chairs in front of the cabanas or just in between cabanas? It wouldn't surprise me if someone pulled a chair out of the rows to a more open space. Don't know that it would bother me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imluvncruzn Posted February 17, 2011 #125 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I booked the Private Oasis yesterday for our trip in May. As I was dicussing it last night with my dh, he asked if gratuity was included in that price. I had never thought of that. Does anyone know if gratuity is included or is that separate? Included in the price $1300 is a personal chef, bartender, cabana steward, butler, and lifeguard. What do you think? If we do tip extra, how much for each of them? I hope someone who has rented this before can help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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