IMKTDQT810 Posted January 31, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'm taking a step back and going to stop stressing on hoping that my sister and kids get to come on the cruise with us. Long story short she is planning on going to court next week to file a motion to take the kids on the cruise. We sail in 4 months and the motion alone will prolly take 1 month, if not longer knowing her ex. So, I'm going to stop trying to stress and hoping it all works out she will book in enough time to make the trip. If not, all her hard work is for nothing. She doesn't care where she is as long as they are on board and was going to book an inside guarantee. So, how close to sailing did you book and what type of category was still open TO book? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warm Breezes Posted January 31, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) I'm taking a step back and going to stop stressing on hoping that my sister and kids get to come on the cruise with us. Long story short she is planning on going to court next week to file a motion to take the kids on the cruise. We sail in 4 months and the motion alone will prolly take 1 month, if not longer knowing her ex. So, I'm going to stop trying to stress and hoping it all works out she will book in enough time to make the trip. If not, all her hard work is for nothing. She doesn't care where she is as long as they are on board and was going to book an inside guarantee. So, how close to sailing did you book and what type of category was still open TO book? Thanks!! Our November Destiny Cruise we booked in September...2 inside rooms. Our upcoming March Ruby Cruise we booked last week...1 balcony room. Edited January 31, 2014 by Warm Breezes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulypride Posted January 31, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I just sailed the 1/20/14 Splendor out of NYC and booked on 12/28/13 - so less then a month for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walty Posted January 31, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'm taking a step back and going to stop stressing on hoping that my sister and kids get to come on the cruise with us. Long story short she is planning on going to court next week to file a motion to take the kids on the cruise. We sail in 4 months and the motion alone will prolly take 1 month, if not longer knowing her ex. So, I'm going to stop trying to stress and hoping it all works out she will book in enough time to make the trip. If not, all her hard work is for nothing. She doesn't care where she is as long as they are on board and was going to book an inside guarantee. So, how close to sailing did you book and what type of category was still open TO book? Thanks!! I've booked the day before departure. Unless you're flying Southwest your real problem is airfare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Mist Posted January 31, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Due to work, we usually book less than 2 weeks in advance! Just long enough to pack and fly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsAsiaJ Posted January 31, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Upcoming Breeze cruise booked 44 days before sail date. Good luck to your sister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frasoftw Posted January 31, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Going on a cruise on 2/9 with my in-laws who are coming into town from Korea. We live in the DC area so there was really only one cruise we could make it on without figuring out four flights down to florida and back. Booked 1/11 two extended balcony rooms exactly one room apart (which is what we wanted). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM Posted January 31, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) One year average for us accept for the Sunshine. Edited January 31, 2014 by MikeM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaboo Posted January 31, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I just booked online two days ago (a "Pack and go" rate). It was 9 days out from sail date. I think you can book right up to two days before online, as long as there are cabins available of course. Who knows, maybe she'll get a great last minute deal ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Shoes2Go Posted January 31, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 31, 2014 We have lucked up with some great last minute deals and booked as close as two days out. Many times, cabins are still available. Prices, however, can also be higher. It all depends on how full the ship and brisk the bookings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMKTDQT810 Posted January 31, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Great, thank you for the info. She would be driving and I already have a hotel booked that will accommodate all 6 of us. I did that on purpose to cover my basis! I have been non-stop trying to help her get info to make it easy for her Ex to just sign and be done with it...but nope, he's not going to make it easy. She thinks he will drag this out and they won't be going. I'm hoping, for once, she is wrong....but who knows. I'm done stressing over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkyH Posted January 31, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 31, 2014 We booked the Conquest 6 days out one time. Booked an ov room. Got a good price, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrieluvsgreg Posted January 31, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 31, 2014 We used to book about 4 months out. A couple of years ago we did a pack and go that was less than 30 days out. Now that future cruise certificates are a thing of the past... Our planning must be more precise. Last year aboard the dream we booked the paradise for December. Then in December we booked the dream repositioning for this April. I much prefer our wait this time over last... That was the furthest out we had ever booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobishea Posted January 31, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Booked on 1/6 for a cruise leaving 2/6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted January 31, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 31, 2014 4 weeks Sent from my iPod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raring to go Posted January 31, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Booked an interior 7 days out on a Princess cruise last month. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodogkisses Posted January 31, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I just booked online two days ago (a "Pack and go" rate). It was 9 days out from sail date. I think you can book right up to two days before online, as long as there are cabins available of course. Who knows, maybe she'll get a great last minute deal ;) I just booked a Pack & Go Balcony Guarantee for the Pride 9 days before we sail on February 9th--next Sunday. Yikes! I better get packing. But I keep checking the website to see if my room has been assigned. This is my first time I've ever booked a guarantee room, however, I have booked 3 or 4 cruises (w/ Carnival) that were 10 days or less until sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted January 31, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 31, 2014 10:00am on the morning of departure. Oceanview on the Empress Deck. :D Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverpenguin Posted January 31, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 31, 2014 We booked both ours about 3 months out. Got to pick our OV both times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Cruisin Posted January 31, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 31, 2014 So, how close to sailing did you book and what type of category was still open TO book? Thanks!! Last year first week of April we booked our 4th cruise under 2 weeks of sailing. We usually book inside rooms. One of our favorite cruises! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowskier Posted January 31, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Morning of cruise. Aft balcony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TravelE Posted January 31, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I have booked less than a month out. Will they be triple occupancy? Sometimes those rooms are more limited as you get close to sail date. I don't know if you want to change your booking to a quad adding one of her children to your cabin. Then she could find a double occupancy cabin easily once she was done in court. Unfortunately, If the courts did not approve it, you would be out the 4th person fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgttami Posted January 31, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Just booked a balcony on 1/28 for 2/13 on Splendor....so 17 days out. Comes in about the same for a previous cruise a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bases5 Posted January 31, 2014 #24 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Back in the day Pre 9/11 We would go to the port of Miami the day of sailing. we booked a big suite on the Norway for $300 total. If they had unsold rooms you could get them for a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonna5 Posted January 31, 2014 #25 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I booked the morning of on my Magic cruise this month. But I only need a cabin for one person. Not sure if you needed a cabin for three if there would be any available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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