Need advice on cabin availability .

[arkmomma]

We are looking to book a Spring Break cruise on the Freedom out of Galveston March 18 2017. 2 adults, 2 kids. Fine with Interior but the only Interior they say are available are on Decks 1&2! Surely the boat isn't that packed 4 months out, right?

 

Any sites or contact info for a TA is appreciated.

 

 

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[firemanbobswife]

Very likely. Spring Break and any time kids are out of school is in high demand. And if you are looking for a cabin that holds 4, there are less of those than regular double occupancy cabins.

 

I prefer Deck 1 and stay there quite often. I do like Deck 2 as well, but you have to be careful because you don't want to be stuck under the Galley.

[ferfoodle]

Looking at the Freedom's deck plans, there are only a handful (literally - I counted 5) of interior staterooms that sleep 4 on the upper decks. I am assuming you are looking for all 4 of you in one room...doing a mock booking with just 2, there are many interiors available on all decks. But if looking for all 4 in one room, those are plentiful on decks 1 and 2.

[tef43]

Surely the boat isn't that packed 4 months out, right?

Wrong, especially during Spring Break. I'm surprised there are that many cabins still available.

 

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Edited November 25, 2016 by tef43

[arkmomma]

Uugghhh. Y'all are so right. Thanks for the quick response. I searched for 3 occupancy and had my pick.

 

We've always stayed on higher decks... I'm nervous about staying lower. Doesn't it take forever to get back and forth?

 

 

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[arkmomma]

And I don't assume they'd let us have 4 folks and 3 beds. My youngest could sleep with us.

 

 

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[firemanbobswife]

Uugghhh. Y'all are so right. Thanks for the quick response. I searched for 3 occupancy and had my pick.

 

We've always stayed on higher decks... I'm nervous about staying lower. Doesn't it take forever to get back and forth?

 

 

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I love the lower decks. Quiet, easy to get an elevator, you're going opposite the major flow to/from dinner, and super convenient for getting on and off at ports.

[firemanbobswife]

And I don't assume they'd let us have 4 folks and 3 beds. My youngest could sleep with us.

 

 

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It doesn't work that way. Each person is assigned to a berth (bed).

[Kamloops50]

And I don't assume they'd let us have 4 folks and 3 beds. My youngest could sleep with us.

 

 

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Part of the issue is how full lifeboats are in any given area.You might have 4 person cabin higher up but no lifeboats space for that area.

[Kansaslunchlady]

We will be on that cruise! First one for us- we will be on level 10 w/balcony. Hope you can find the room you need!

[AdGuyMG]

Doesn't it take forever to get back and forth?

 

It doesn't take forever to get anywhere on even the largest of cruise ships. A couple of minutes at most.

[Drazil65]

To get anywhere on the ship use the stairs, great exercise and literally no wait time to get anywhere. ;)

[crunchymomma]

I prefer the lower floors. Quiet and easier to get off in port!

 

 

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[Jamericannn]

I prefer the lower floors. Quiet and easier to get off in port!

 

 

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There can be engine noise if you are at the aft of the ship

[Drazil65]

My family is personally not a fan of the lower decks and do not book them as we do deck 7 and above but know plenty of people that have no issues with them.

 

Spring break is a very popular cruise week (and expensive) and they fill up very fast. If you are settled on going that week and you find cabins that would meet your needs, then you probably need to grab them sooner rather than later.

Edited November 27, 2016 by Drazil65

[arkmomma]

After MANY hours of searching and compromise, we ended up booking 2 double occupancy rooms on the 7th deck. It increased our total cost by only $320 and doubled our OBC to $100. Only bummer being if we are able to get FTTF it will double that price.

 

 

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[hockeyluver]

After MANY hours of searching and compromise, we ended up booking 2 double occupancy rooms on the 7th deck. It increased our total cost by only $320 and doubled our OBC to $100. Only bummer being if we are able to get FTTF it will double that price.

 

 

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Thats a great idea, this way you will have 2 bathrooms for getting ready ~~!!~~ Spring break sells fast. My cruise for Feb 2018 is almost 3/4 sold out already and we are still over a year away ~~!!~~ :eek:

Edited December 2, 2016 by hockeyluver