Booking without TA

[rocsailor]

Have sailed many times but this is the first time without TA, Does HAL guar all cabines and then assign at later date? Always had cabin # when booked. Nieuw Amsterdam 12/11/2011:confused:

[English_in_Spain]

I assume you mean you are booking online on HAL's website.

 

Except when booking very close to sailing date, you can choose your cabin number the same as you did with your TA.

 

Which cruise are you trying to book?

[catl331]

Which cruise are you trying to book?

He said:

Nieuw Amsterdam 12/11/2011:confused:

[Krazy Kruizers]

Dec 11 -- some categories may be already sold out. You can check that out by going to HAL's site. If you have never registered there -- then you will need to do so in order to view cabin availablity for your cruise.

If you see cabins available for the category you choose -- you certainly can book a specific cabin.

[English_in_Spain]

catl331

 

I was confused as the post said Nieuw Amsterdam but the signature says Amsterdam

[catl331]

catl331

 

I was confused as the post said Nieuw Amsterdam but the signature says Amsterdam

I have sigs turned off, so never saw that. But regardless of the ship, 41 days out there may well be guarantee-only for categories. ;)

[the2ofus]

If you are used to booking through a TA, you might feel more comfortable using a HAL Personal Cruise Consultant. Just call the HAL # and ask to be connected to a PCC. They can be very helpful.

[innlady1]

If you are used to booking through a TA, you might feel more comfortable using a HAL Personal Cruise Consultant. Just call the HAL # and ask to be connected to a PCC. They can be very helpful.

 

From experience, don't do it on a weekend.

I booked directly with HAL on a Sunday for one cruise (back in the day when HAL's cancel for any reason" insurance had to be booked at the time the ressy was made), I didn't realize that, the Sunday "order taker" didn't ask if I wanted insurance. Then, on Monday it was switched over to an experienced PCC and she somehow got us the insurance.

I liked her a lot and booked our following couple of cruises with her...she was able to get us the two top we wanted for Early Seating, etc....and I continued booking with her until we started using the TA we use now.

[sail7seas]

We always use PCC, booking directly with HAL, and would only book by specific cabin number. We'd never agree to a guarantee. I want to know exactly which cabin we have. :)

 

[rocsailor]

booked on weekend! 50 days out guess We just have to wait for them to book room