madawa6 Posted September 22, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Sorry....this should have said "Balcony Stateroom Guaranteed". I have never booked a cruise going this route. Do you usually get a nice room or the worst of them? We are looking to book on either the Jewel of the Seas or the Adventure of the Seas. I can save a couple hundred dollars going this route but seems this is our first time booking a balcony I don't want to be disappointed by getting a view that is obstructed. Also, is there a better side of the ship to be on? Edited September 22, 2015 by madawa6 word spelled wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All That Jazz Posted September 22, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) It's a roll of the dice. You can get ANY stateroom that is in the exact category you book - or ANY stateroom in a higher category. Ironically, sometimes the "higher" category can result in a less desirable stateroom and/or location. It's up to you to study the deck plans and categories. If you are not willing to take the least desirable stateroom in your category, then don't book a guarantee. Whether someone has been lucky or unlucky with a guarantee will have zero influence on your stateroom assignment. Port or starboard? Usually not a significant difference. On some crossings it can be a choice between morning sun or afternoon sun. Edited September 22, 2015 by All That Jazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted September 22, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 22, 2015 As commonly discussed here, when you book a Guarantee (GTY) you will get, at minimum, the level cabin you book the GTY at, or perhaps better. That is the chance you take. I can't think of too many "bad" balcony cabins, but I suppose somebody will document a couple. I have never heard of an "obstructed" balcony cabin, but I haven't been on every ship. Side of the ship very rarely matters- like 1% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 22, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 22, 2015 The big risk you take is location on the deck. If you are prone to getting seasick that would be something to think about. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted September 22, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2015 The easy answer is : Can you accept any cabin in the category that is Guaranteed, should it happen? Are you getting a break on the current balcony cruise rate? If yes, go for it . We booked 30+ cruises as Category Guarantee's and never once received that category . Always an upgrade, even if only 1 category upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted September 22, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I would only book a guarantee if I would be happy with every cabin in the category I booked and every higher category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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