PH8 Posted January 19, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I booked a cruise last Saturday..took an inside guarantee....waiting for an assignment...there were a few OVs left and one inside...... I watched as every category sold out yesterday morning. I am wondering if I will get a cabin or maybe they overbooked??:confused: It is for the BR Feb 4th...only 16 days from now. Anyone else ever have this situation?? Very bizarre,if you ask me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 19, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2016 It may look sold out but they have cabins - RCI is not taking any more bookings till they sort out the assignments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted January 19, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted January 19, 2016 It may look sold out but they have cabins - RCI is not taking any more bookings till they sort out the assignments. Figured they are moving people around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiiCruz2 Posted January 19, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I booked a cruise last Saturday..took an inside guarantee....waiting for an assignment...there were a few OVs left and one inside...... I watched as every category sold out yesterday morning. I am wondering if I will get a cabin or maybe they overbooked??:confused: It is for the BR Feb 4th...only 16 days from now. Anyone else ever have this situation?? Very bizarre,if you ask me.. Don't panic :rolleyes: We did the same thing for a Christmas Cruise on GR in December; we booked a GTY in Ocean View category about a month before sailing, then watched as all the cabins went to "Sold Out". Admittedly, I was a little concerned too :o . Remember the "deal" with GTY rates means you accept the risk of getting your specific cabin assignment anytime after reservation including up until embarkation. My biggest concern was what to do with our luggage at the port on embarkation day in the event we didn't have a specific cabin / luggage tags. Luckily 2 days prior to embarkation, RCI assigned us a cabin in the Ocean View Category. It was too late to coordinate correctly printed luggage tags (ours continued to say "GTY") so we just wrote our room number on the tag and it was fine. Good Luck, relax, and enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted January 19, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 19, 2016 You can always book a "sold out" cruise when rooms open the next day or even the next hour. I would not worry about it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted January 19, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Remember the "deal" with GTY rates means you accept the risk of getting your specific cabin assignment anytime after reservation including up until embarkation. I know...not my first guarantee, but my first where the ship shows sold out when I didn't have a cabin. I'm not worried...just never had this situation before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF_Knight Posted January 19, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 19, 2016 You'll have a place to sleep. It might be a lounge chair by the pool, but they'll find room for you somewhere. Just kidding, or course. You'll have a cabin. Just have a bit of patience and it will work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted January 19, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Just bring a couple of sleeping bags and you and Dennis can sleep on our floor:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted January 19, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Just bring a couple of sleeping bags and you and Dennis can sleep on our floor:D They will be the first ones.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted January 19, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 19, 2016 They will be the first ones.:D Nothing but the best floor space for my friends. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelerThom Posted January 19, 2016 #11 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Years ago we took a boat out of Mackay, Queensland through the Whitsundays to the Great Barrier Reef. A Travel Agent was late on final payment for a honeymoon couple and there were NO cabins left. The Captain (who admittedly was half-owner of the boat) gave them the Captain's quarters, and slept in a hammock in the crew quarters. I trust that when this happens to you, that you will giving bridge tours:D Thom PS Like others, I'm sure they are just moving people around, and that you WILL have a cabin.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted January 19, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 19, 2016 You'll have a place to sleep. It might be a lounge chair by the pool, but they'll find room for you somewhere. Just kidding, or course. You'll have a cabin. Just have a bit of patience and it will work out. Poeple will be labeling them the ultimate chair hogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 19, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 19, 2016 They are not "overbooked"...you are in the pre-booked pool, even tho they haven't given you a cabin assignment yet! No worries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted January 19, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Nothing but the best floor space for my friends. :D Awwww thanks Ellen......you just never know:) They are not "overbooked"...you are in the pre-booked pool, even tho they haven't given you a cabin assignment yet! No worries!I said a few times already,I am NOT worried......:rolleyes::rolleyes: JUST CURIOUS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted January 20, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Update...........nothing yet......:p So either I will get a cabin or they will offer me lots of money to change........hahahahha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerig Posted January 20, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Update...........nothing yet......:p So either I will get a cabin or they will offer me lots of money to change........hahahahha Normally royal doesn't overbook - princess does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted January 20, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Normally royal doesn't overbook - princess does Not true..........I know of situations with overbooking on RCCL.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuds Posted January 20, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Kathy, The spa showers are very nice, and those thermal beds are just great for sleeping (on your back). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted January 20, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Kathy, The spa showers are very nice, and those thermal beds are just great for sleeping (on your back). Thanks for your helpful info,Karen:D :D:D:D PS.enjoy your special cruise tomorrow... Edited January 20, 2016 by PH8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuds Posted January 20, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thanks for your helpful info,Karen:D:D:D:D PS.enjoy your special cruise tomorrow... Thanks Kathy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbie0253 Posted January 20, 2016 #21 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hi Kathy! I have only had an issue once with something like this. Just call and make sure your reservation shows paid in full. There was a glitch once we encountered and it caused issues with a GTY. If you show paid in full I wouldn't worry yet :) Bobbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted January 20, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hi Bobbie(been awhile!!) Like I said I'm not worried.............sorta amuses me......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbie0253 Posted January 20, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I know! I miss cruising a lot. We are down to once a year for now :( nexr one is for my parents 50th anniversary. I am begging Dave to do a B2B :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 20, 2016 #24 Share Posted January 20, 2016 My biggest concern was what to do with our luggage at the port on embarkation day in the event we didn't have a specific cabin / luggage tags. The porters can look up your cabin when you drop off the luggage and apply tags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 20, 2016 #25 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Not true..........I know of situations with overbooking on RCCL.. Right, but they are sorted before sailing with deals (as you said, they'll offer cash till someone gives up their cabin) - just like the airlines do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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