Party Teacher Posted August 30, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 30, 2015 When is the last possible date for booking a cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 30, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 30, 2015 When is the last possible date for booking a cruise? If there is space 24-48 hours prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeadisguise Posted August 30, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 30, 2015 It is possible to book a cruise on the day it sails, but you can't do it online; you have to call Princess and they'll have to check with a bunch of different departments, but it can be done. I think the cut-off is something like 3 or 4 hours before sailing? Obviously there has to be room on the ship and you have to already have any travel documents and visas that would be necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted August 30, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Also, the answer could depend on the country where you are planning to board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avcruz Posted August 30, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 30, 2015 It isn't just about booking the cruise, it's about the amount of time required to do immigration checks for the countries you're visiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 30, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) It is possible to book a cruise on the day it sails, but you can't do it online; you have to call Princess and they'll have to check with a bunch of different departments, but it can be done. I think the cut-off is something like 3 or 4 hours before sailing? Obviously there has to be room on the ship and you have to already have any travel documents and visas that would be necessary. The sailings are closed and the passenger list finalized the day prior so one could not book a Princess cruise the day of sailing. Edited August 30, 2015 by Colo Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted August 30, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) It is possible to book a cruise on the day it sails, but you can't do it online; you have to call Princess and they'll have to check with a bunch of different departments, but it can be done. I think the cut-off is something like 3 or 4 hours before sailing? Obviously there has to be room on the ship and you have to already have any travel documents and visas that would be necessary. As Colo Cruiser said, no, it isn't possible. Where did you get this (erroneous) information? Also, if the hope is for very cheap deals, that most likely won't work... as Princess ships sail full... 98% of the time. Edited August 30, 2015 by Working 2 Cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted August 30, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Also, if the hope is for very cheap deals, that most likely won't work... as Princess ships sail full... 98% of the time. Or 100% of the time if the glued on sign at Passenger Services is to be believed. LOL. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeadisguise Posted August 30, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 30, 2015 It may not happen often, but I know it can, because it happened to someone I was on a cruise with. By the time she tried to book, it was full. She failed to clear the waitlist, but since she lived near the port, decided to call on a whim the morning of the cruise to see if there were any last minute cancellations. To her surprise, there were a couple of cabins available, I think she had the choice between an inside and a mini-suite, and had to pay in full right then and there on the phone (I don't think she got any last minute special price, though). She said she kept getting put on hold while they checked with different departments and called the ship and the port, and then they gave her the booking number and told her she had to be at the ship at least two hours before sailing (maybe it was three?) so that all her passport info could be transmitted. She was on the cruise with us, so if it isn't possible, I'm not sure how she managed it! And yes, it was a domestic port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted August 30, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 30, 2015 It may not happen often, but I know it can, because it happened to someone I was on a cruise with. By the time she tried to book, it was full. She failed to clear the waitlist, but since she lived near the port, decided to call on a whim the morning of the cruise to see if there were any last minute cancellations. To her surprise, there were a couple of cabins available, I think she had the choice between an inside and a mini-suite, and had to pay in full right then and there on the phone (I don't think she got any last minute special price, though). She said she kept getting put on hold while they checked with different departments and called the ship and the port, and then they gave her the booking number and told her she had to be at the ship at least two hours before sailing (maybe it was three?) so that all her passport info could be transmitted. She was on the cruise with us, so if it isn't possible, I'm not sure how she managed it! And yes, it was a domestic port. Was this before or after Sept. 11, 2001? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeadisguise Posted August 30, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 30, 2015 was this before or after sept. 11, 2001? 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Party Teacher Posted August 31, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thanks everyone for the replies. Cruise is RT Los Angeles, 4 night Ruby. Just waiting to see if the price drops again. We live an hour away from the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted August 31, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 31, 2015 As Colo Cruiser said, no, it isn't possible. Where did you get this (erroneous) information? Also, if the hope is for very cheap deals, that most likely won't work... as Princess ships sail full... 98% of the time. Carnival still allows day of bookings. Princess's cutoff is two days before. We tried to change a pax one cruise that that was the deadline. IMO it has to do with the printing of the cabin cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted August 31, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thanks everyone for the replies. Cruise is RT Los Angeles, 4 night Ruby.Just waiting to see if the price drops again. We live an hour away from the port. It also may go up! When's the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Party Teacher Posted August 31, 2015 Author #15 Share Posted August 31, 2015 September 25. This cruise has been all over the place! Went from $159 to $359 and everywhere in between in the last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted August 31, 2015 #16 Share Posted August 31, 2015 September 25. This cruise has been all over the place! Went from $159 to $359 and everywhere in between in the last month. I think that $159 was probably as low as it was going to go. That's about right for a cheap coastal interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted August 31, 2015 #17 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I highly doubt that the fares are going to come down... there are only a few cabins left and could sell out in matter of hours. But you never know. My suggestion would be to book now. From what I understand, the new policy is to have a few empty cabins rather than have a fire sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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