robnmac Posted November 22, 2012 #26 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Just went to HA sight and noticed there were no available cabins for my Dec. 21st cruise. I guess that means they will be making room assignments soon, I hope! I'm super excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted November 22, 2012 #27 Share Posted November 22, 2012 This was our first time ever doing a Guarantee instead of a specific stateroom. But Hey, what the heck, I like adventures:) So hubby and I booked the lowest category that we would be happy in an SC, praying for an upgrade to one of our Penthouse Suites SC Aft Wrap Around. I even swore to hubby that if the Penthouse was offered to us again, this time I would not turn it down:) So, here it is 10 days before our cruise and we received our stateroom right about the same timeline as all our more experienced and long time HAL cruisers stated, "10 days out from the cruise is about when you may receive the upgrade." OK Y'all 2 hours ago Stateroom was not yet assigned... But, just went and checked again and while I did not get the Penthouse, we were upgraded to SA 7085. Hey, I can live with that, happily!!!:) Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNOT2L82SAIL Posted November 22, 2012 #28 Share Posted November 22, 2012 This was our first time ever doing a Guarantee instead of a specific stateroom. But Hey, what the heck, I like adventures:) So hubby and I booked the lowest category that we would be happy in an SC, praying for an upgrade to one of our Penthouse Suites SC Aft Wrap Around. I even swore to hubby that if the Penthouse was offered to us again, this time I would not turn it down:) So, here it is 10 days before our cruise and we received our stateroom right about the same timeline as all our more experienced and long time HAL cruisers stated, "10 days out from the cruise is about when you may receive the upgrade." OK Y'all 2 hours ago Stateroom was not yet assigned... But, just went and checked again and while I did not get the Penthouse, we were upgraded to SA 7085. Hey, I can live with that, happily!!!:) Joanie That is totally awesome. And I think your smiles need to be :D instead of just a smile. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joal Posted November 22, 2012 #29 Share Posted November 22, 2012 As has been discussed here many times, the time line for issuing GTY cabins can be anywhere from 21 days out to dockside, with 10-20 days being the common window. How do they assign cabins at dockside? Do you have to carry your luggage all the way around until you reach one of the agents? I have never booked a guarantted, so I have no idea how they would do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carole_T Posted November 22, 2012 #30 Share Posted November 22, 2012 How do they assign cabins at dockside? Do you have to carry your luggage all the way around until you reach one of the agents? I have never booked a guarantted, so I have no idea how they would do that. Our 1st cruise with Hal was assigned dockside. When you check in, they take your luggage and tell you at that time what your cabin # is and will deliver your luggage their for you:). At least that was our experiance:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicocala Posted November 22, 2012 #31 Share Posted November 22, 2012 How do they assign cabins at dockside? Do you have to carry your luggage all the way around until you reach one of the agents? I have never booked a guarantted, so I have no idea how they would do that. The porter's have the manifest at the dock and will put the tags on. Just verify what they tell you when you go to checkin to make sure your luggage ends up at the right place. Oh, and tip them a couple dollars a bag, they will appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldeya Posted November 23, 2012 #32 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I can see that a lot of people book guarantee. This will be our 19th cruise, 1st on HAL. We always booked an assigned cabin. This year we want to book a last minute cruise. When we looked at Dec.23 sailing there are no bacony left but guarantee. I keep reading about the upsell that is offered sometimes . I understand that if we book a specific category we'll have to live with the assigned cabin no matter the location. So how bad can it be really?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno10388 Posted November 23, 2012 #33 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Do they ever upgrade for example from a verandah category to a superior suite category? Or usually just within the same type of cabin? Also if one is to call and try Bargen an upsell, would you do this before or after you are assigned your cabin? Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicocala Posted November 23, 2012 #34 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Do they ever upgrade for example from a verandah category to a superior suite category? Or usually just within the same type of cabin? Yes, I saw a sz gty for an amount I was willing to pay and basically rebought a sz instead of VH. HAL then upgraded it a catagory at the same time from sz to sc which is a superior suite to a deluxe. So they did upgrade it a full category. It isn't usual though, it was my first. I happened to buy at a time the computer was giving a green light. Also if one is to call and try Bargen an upsell, would you do this before or after you are assigned your cabin? Cheers Steve Mine happened when I was in a GTY and I didn't negotiate, I just asked for the posted new fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno10388 Posted November 24, 2012 #35 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Waiting for my cabin allocation for my jan 26th cruise on oosterdam! I've booked a VF GTY and am checking daily to see if they have allocated us one yet! The anticipation is killing me haha! First time HAL cruises! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassettMom Posted November 24, 2012 Author #36 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I'm up to checking three times today. And now the weekend is coming, so I should probably back off and wait till Monday to check <sigh>. Monday will be 10 days out, so that should be the "magic" day--keeping my fingers crossed since I'm not sure I can last much longer (LOL). For those who didn't receive a cabin until showing up at the port, I don't know how you could stand it :eek:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicocala Posted November 24, 2012 #37 Share Posted November 24, 2012 It was worth it. I went from a balcony GTY to a VA which was just fine with me. But the decks were not price differentiated back then. The only time I don't book GTY is if I do a solo. Only because I book inside cabins when the DW can't go and I would prefer to be high on the ship. But that has only been twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNOT2L82SAIL Posted November 24, 2012 #38 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I'm up to checking three times today. And now the weekend is coming, so I should probably back off and wait till Monday to check <sigh>. Monday will be 10 days out, so that should be the "magic" day--keeping my fingers crossed since I'm not sure I can last much longer (LOL). I would still keep checking, weekend or not. If the assignments are done by a computer, they do not get any time off! Maybe you will get your surprise before that magical 10th day. For what it is worth, my cabin has remained the same, no offers, no surprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassettMom Posted November 25, 2012 Author #39 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Even though it's the weekend, I checked--no cabin assignment on Saturday. Checked again this morning--no cabin assignment. Told myself that even if we are are the "magical" 10 day period, it's the weekend so I really shouldn't be checking...stop obsessing ;) and just wait until Monday. Did I listen to myself--no, of course not :D. Well, just checked again and, oh my goodness! I have a cabin!! Booked an MM and received a K category. Would have been happy with any cabin, but really happy with the little bit of an upgrade and like the location. Yay, now I can stop checking three times a day and relax. Ok, I won't really be relaxing since I'm now going to start obsessing about what I should pack, but hey, I have a cabin!!! (hmmm, if I take those pants, I could take that shirt...no wait, maybe I should take this shirt...then I could take these pants...but then I'd have to take the shoes that goes with those, so maybe instead I should just........mumbling to herself, BassettMom goes off to stare at her closet and her suitcases.....):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted November 25, 2012 #40 Share Posted November 25, 2012 That is great BassetMom that you have your cabin assignment and a bit of an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicocala Posted November 25, 2012 #41 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Congratulations and now you can concentrate on your wardrobe.:D Have a great time! PS-21 days to go and no room assigned yet. Suites are no longer available so I hope for the decision to be made soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugger Posted November 26, 2012 #42 Share Posted November 26, 2012 We leave in 13 days - still no assignment on our SY guarantee. So I'm thinking that maybe on Wednesday we'll get it - hope we get the type of upgrade you do - 2 cat's up and we'd be in an SC would LOVE THAT! Can I ask what time you received it today? I've heard it's normally between 4-5 p.m. pacific time. Does that sound like what happened for you? Again, CONGRATS Have an AWESOME cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno10388 Posted November 26, 2012 #43 Share Posted November 26, 2012 ready everyones comments, it really does seem that they make you wait right up untill around the 10 day mark!? I found on cunard/RCCL that they allocated rooms a lot earlier. whats everyone thought on chances of upgrades if the cruise really isnt selling well at all? steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicocala Posted November 26, 2012 #44 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Pretty good I'd say. The December 16th Westerdam was selling slow when I moved up. There are still a lot of balconies and oceanviews right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohegan Posted November 26, 2012 #45 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Booked a guarantee cabin on my Panama Canal cruise, leaving in 15 days, and still no cabin assigned. I booked an inside MM category--I'd rather book more cruises than spend a lot on just one cruise (and I'm happy with insides since I'm not claustrophobic and don't spend much time in the cabin). Anyway, I used to check every week for a cabin assignment, then a couple of weeks ago, started checking almost every day. Now I find myself starting to check twice a day. My last cruise on HAL, I didn't get a cabin until 10 days before, so I tell myself to be patient, but the anticipation is building. Booking a guarantee is a lot like Christmas. I feel like a kid waiting to find out what Santa is bringing me. I know what I asked Santa for and will be happy to get what I asked for (but there's always the possibility of getting more :D). I actually like the anticipation (like "shaking" that present under the tree and wondering what's inside). Anyone else waiting for cabin assignments feel this way? (Or am I crazy?) :D Yes, we are still waiting for our cabin assignment. It should be soon. Hope you get what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise prn Posted November 28, 2012 #46 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Just got our assignment for Dec. 9th cruise. We got a SB stern wrap verandah for our SC gty. Needless to say, I am very happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugger Posted November 28, 2012 #47 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Just got our assignment for Dec. 9th cruise. We got a SB stern wrap verandah for our SC gty. Needless to say, I am very happy! What an awesome upgrade - ENJOY :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicocala Posted November 28, 2012 #48 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Just got our assignment for Dec. 9th cruise. We got a SB stern wrap verandah for our SC gty. Needless to say, I am very happy! Congratulations on your upgrade, I hope I am as fortunate. Thank you for sharing.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugger Posted November 28, 2012 #49 Share Posted November 28, 2012 no upgrade for us :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicocala Posted November 28, 2012 #50 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Sorry Hugger, mine is the first I have ever gotten that jumped to a whole other catagory. You still are going to have a nice, spacious cabin. I sincerely hope and wish for you to have a wonderful cruise. And keep trying in the future, I sure didn't expect it, sometimes they just happen. So where did you end up exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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