Sandy1975 Posted March 29, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Hi everyone. I just booked a last minute cruise (departs in 10 days) but the only thing available in the entire ship was an OV GTY. Does anyone have experience on cabin assignments in sold out sailing dates? We are prepare to get the lowest and most inconvenient cabin but if the ship is sold out are there any slim chances of getting something better than an OV? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted March 29, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Have you called Captain's Club? This has a lot of variables, so see what you can find out if anything. anything can still happen in ten days, especially with a GTY...good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted March 29, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 29, 2017 We booked something similar years ago for a cruise to Bermuda. Only thing available was an Inside GTY. We were not wild about that possibility, but wanted to take the cruise anyway. We did not get an assignment until we made it to the port. We were upgraded to an OV. You never know! There are always a few passengers that have to cancel their cruise at the last moment. But usually, if the stateroom is in a higher category, the cruiseline will move someone that has paid more, before upgrading a passenger that took a GTY. Unless, you happen to be a first time passenger on Celebrity. It has been talked about on this forum that first timers sometimes get upgraded to lure them to be future Celebrity passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy1975 Posted March 29, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Thanks for the replies. I would die of anxiety if I don't get a room before departure day! Just like you Iamthesea, we jut want to get away and were willing to roll the dice. I have never booked something with such short notice because we depend on airfare pricing but all stars were aligned to make this work. We are not first timers with X but Im hoping for the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bEwAbG Posted March 29, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 29, 2017 In addition to the upgrade stuff (offering free or paid upgrades to higher levels first), they also hold rooms of each type out of inventory, so it's possible you'll end up in your OV even if it says that category is currently sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted March 29, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Thanks for the replies. I would die of anxiety if I don't get a room before departure day! Just like you Iamthesea, we jut want to get away and were willing to roll the dice. I have never booked something with such short notice because we depend on airfare pricing but all stars were aligned to make this work.We are not first timers with X but Im hoping for the best! In addition to the upgrade stuff (offering free or paid upgrades to higher levels first), they also hold rooms of each type out of inventory, so it's possible you'll end up in your OV even if it says that category is currently sold out. As said, "the best" will probably be what you booked. And since you were happy with that when you booked, you should be happy unless the location stinks. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcrusn Posted March 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 30, 2017 We did an ocean view guarantee once on RCI and to be honest, I felt ripped off, there WAS a tiny porthole, but very far inset in the wall and you could not see out of it, only tell if it was day or night, it was like a telescope. Only like 1 degree field of view. We did a concierge guarantee on celebrity and were assigned an Aqua cabin. So, I guess you never know...... Good luck, it sounds like you are good sports and will have fun however it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted March 30, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 30, 2017 In addition to the upgrade stuff (offering free or paid upgrades to higher levels first), they also hold rooms of each type out of inventory, so it's possible you'll end up in your OV even if it says that category is currently sold out. Correct. Just because a category is being sold only as a guarantee and you can no longer select a specific stateroom means it's sold out. We in the public do not have a 100% view of all available inventory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crusinthrough Posted March 30, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 30, 2017 In addition to the upgrade stuff (offering free or paid upgrades to higher levels first), they also hold rooms of each type out of inventory, so it's possible you'll end up in your OV even if it says that category is currently sold out. Correct. Just because a category is being sold only as a guarantee and you can no longer select a specific stateroom means it's sold out. We in the public do not have a 100% view of all available inventory. What would be the advantage to holding back inventory 10 days before a cruise? Isn't that potential loss revenue? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted March 30, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 30, 2017 They would be holding back to make sure there was inventory to assign all the GTY bookings. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted March 30, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Thanks for the replies. I would die of anxiety if I don't get a room before departure day! Just like you Iamthesea, we jut want to get away and were willing to roll the dice. I have never booked something with such short notice because we depend on airfare pricing but all stars were aligned to make this work.We are not first timers with X but Im hoping for the best! Be sure to come back and post what type cabin you do get assigned. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy1975 Posted March 30, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Well my cabin is now officially showing as booked. I didn't like paying the price I did for this OV knowing that if booked in advanced I could had gotten a good balcony for a similar price but we wanted to take a break after a hectic month and that is priceless. Now the waiting and constant checking begins! I will make sure to come back and post what I cabin I end up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted March 30, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Well my cabin is now officially showing as booked. I didn't like paying the price I did for this OV knowing that if booked in advanced I could had gotten a good balcony for a similar price but we wanted to take a break after a hectic month and that is priceless. Now the waiting and constant checking begins! I will make sure to come back and post what I cabin I end up with. Sincere best wishes, may the upgrade fairy wave her wand in your direction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted March 31, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 31, 2017 What would be the advantage to holding back inventory 10 days before a cruise? Isn't that potential loss revenue? Last week we booked a guarantee oceanview (cat Y) on a cruise leaving in 6 weeks. Today we received our cabin assignment in a category that wasn't displaying in availability. So this is just one example of inventory that was held out of public access and set aside to assign to those holding guarantees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted March 31, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Sandy - any update? Beav - are you on our Pacific Coastal cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy1975 Posted March 31, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Sandy - any update?Beav - are you on our Pacific Coastal cruise? No yet! Im checking quite often too. I told my husband that I should probably stop checkingfor a few days and then it will be there! Since I have made a big deal out of this, I will definitely come back and post what I get. Like I said, I will be ok with OV but I haven't been in an OV in a long time! Anyways, it beats staying in Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted April 1, 2017 #17 Share Posted April 1, 2017 No yet! Im checking quite often too. I told my husband that I should probably stop checkingfor a few days and then it will be there! Since I have made a big deal out of this, I will definitely come back and post what I get. Like I said, I will be ok with OV but I haven't been in an OV in a long time! Anyways, it beats staying in Ohio Check often! I reluctantly gave up a great room to go back into the guarantee pool to get a great rate AND 2 perks. It was assigned within an hour. It was the same category I gave up so I called immediately and got my original room back (3112) SCORE!! Good luck to you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted April 1, 2017 #18 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Last week we booked a guarantee oceanview (cat Y) on a cruise leaving in 6 weeks. Today we received our cabin assignment in a category that wasn't displaying in availability. So this is just one example of inventory that was held out of public access and set aside to assign to those holding guarantees. Or it is a result of someone cancelling their booking. Like airlines, cruise companies overbook with the historical knowledge that a certain number of bookings will be cancelled even after final payment. These cancellation can then be used to fill the GTY bookings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy1975 Posted April 1, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I got my room assigned! I got an unobstructed balcony and I am very happy with it since this is the type of cabin we usually book. Now I can relax and start getting ready for vacation in a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted April 1, 2017 #20 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I got my room assigned! I got an unobstructed balcony and I am very happy with it since this is the type of cabin we usually book. Now I can relax and start getting ready for vacation in a week. So pleased for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy1975 Posted April 1, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted April 1, 2017 So pleased for you! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted April 1, 2017 #22 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I got my room assigned! I got an unobstructed balcony and I am very happy with it since this is the type of cabin we usually book. Now I can relax and start getting ready for vacation in a week. Nice! Have a wonderful vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amcco Posted April 1, 2017 #23 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I got my room assigned! I got an unobstructed balcony and I am very happy with it since this is the type of cabin we usually book. Now I can relax and start getting ready for vacation in a week. Nice! Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted April 1, 2017 #24 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Wow! Way to go! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted April 1, 2017 #25 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I got my room assigned! I got an unobstructed balcony and I am very happy with it since this is the type of cabin we usually book. Now I can relax and start getting ready for vacation in a week. Fabulous!! Have a wonderful cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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