Selecting a cabin in a lower category instead

[DaveOKC]

I have a BB guarantee, but my cruise just opened up the BC category (its after final payment) for the first time and there are a couple of cabins I would like.

 

I know its sounds a bit crazy, but I would rather have a specific cabin in the BC category than take my chances with a BB or even higher BA category (many of these are below the pool area).

 

Has anyone done this before? I am not looking for a lower price, as I understand we are past final payment.

 

Suggestions? I am planning on calling my PCC Monday morning, but wanted some ideas/thoughts before then.

[Louise sail]

I did this when sailing on the Ryndam the BA we liked had been downgraded to a BC we had a BB guarantee.We told HAL we were happy with what we paid but prefered the BC they accommodated us.Good luck.

[DaveOKC]

UPDATE -

 

Talked to my PCC this morning and got assigned to a BC like I wanted to. Worked out great!

 

Now just a few steps to the Seaview pool area, stairway/elevator and one deck to the Lido. Plus, no worry about being under the pool area (for noise issues).

[RuthC]

Good going!

May I be so crass as to ask if there was any differential given as OBC? (Not that I think there should have been, since it was your idea.)

[Krazy Kruizers]

Good for you!!

Glad you got the cabin you wanted.

[DaveOKC]

Good going!

May I be so crass as to ask if there was any differential given as OBC? (Not that I think there should have been, since it was your idea.)

 

Same price. I had already gotten a great deal IMO with Explore4 and $300 in EXTRA OBC from a second promotion (total $600 OBC for the cabin), so I figured I was not going to get more. At the time I booked, the BC cabins were not available, but they opened them up just after final payment. My BB cabins were a bit higher priced and still only offered as a guarantee.

Edited February 1, 2016 by DaveOKC