No Room Assigned - Leave 12/20?

[taram]

This is a first.................we leave on the Zuiderdam this Sunday and so far; no room assignment. I checked the luggage tags, boarding pass, everywhere. Nada. I haven't called - maybe this is an upgrade fairy sort of phenomenon? Or is this something I shouldn't hold my breath about since we booked an N category casino rate guarantee and they're just waiting to squeeze us into the sardine-iest room available? Glass half full - half empty?

[SAN415]

Sunday is the 22nd?

 

[jb008]

I was told by my TA (cruise focused agency) that room assignment can happen as late as at the pier and to not worry if there's nothing assigned yet.  Bright side is that if it hasn't been assigned yet it's likely a full cruise, so you're going to be assigned based on last minute cancellations.  Reading between the lines with that, odds of getting a better room are actually higher since you (and us) will be assigned based on what's available versus a revenue management model.

[taram]

1 hour ago, SAN415 said:

Sunday is the 22nd?

 

My mistake. Friday December 20th.

[WackyWayne]

It might have something to do with the troubled Nieuw Amsterdam and HAL wanting to keep as many options open as possible until the last minute?  Possibly moving folks from NA to Zuiderdam?

[Krazy Kruizers]

Hope you get a nice cabin.

[ger_77]

If you can, come back and let us know where you ended up!

 

Smooth Sailing!  🙂🙂🙂

[DeeniEncinitas]

Fingers crossed you get a nice stateroom! 
It’s Christmas time SANTA MUST HAVE SOMETHING UP HIS SLEEVE FOR YOU!

Denise😊

[FlaMariner]

I would consider that a good sign.....remain calm and cruise on!

Do let us know how it ends up and enjoy the journey and Merry Christmas!

[taram]

Just checked again....................still nothing. Tempted to call or do a chat but I don't want to jinx anything LOL - I also don't want to find out from the luggage porter. Fingers still crossed  thanks for all the well wishes!

[SilvertoGold]

23 minutes ago, taram said:

Just checked again....................still nothing. Tempted to call or do a chat but I don't want to jinx anything LOL - I also don't want to find out from the luggage porter. Fingers still crossed  thanks for all the well wishes!

 

Please let us know!!!!  Been there and done that and I know how you feel!  Have a fabulous cruise

[stratixman]

Curious. If you don't get a room assignment until you show up at the pier how will they check your luggage outside the terminal? I don't recall porters having any info that isn't printed on your check-in documents.  Good luck and have a great cruise. 

[Homosassa]

33 minutes ago, stratixman said:

Curious. If you don't get a room assignment until you show up at the pier how will they check your luggage outside the terminal? I don't recall porters having any info that isn't printed on your check-in documents.  Good luck and have a great cruise. 

The porters will have an updated list of passengers and cabins that can be checked so that the cabin number can be handwritten on a luggage tag.

[taram]

Just checked and we've been assigned a room - it's an L category 5008. So, a bit more than the N we expected but nothing too 'fairy' worthy. Happy not to think about it anymore and just get to packing 🙂

[Homosassa]

 Be prepared to clearly hear any music from the stage  as you are above the stage flies.

 

You will also feel more motion in the cabin as it is forward (bring motion sickness meds if you are prone to seasickness).

[ger_77]

37 minutes ago, taram said:

Just checked and we've been assigned a room - it's an L category 5008. So, a bit more than the N we expected but nothing too 'fairy' worthy. Happy not to think about it anymore and just get to packing 🙂

At least now you know where "home" will be and you can write it on your luggage tags.

 

8 minutes ago, Homosassa said:

 Be prepared to clearly hear any music from the stage  as you are above the stage flies.

 

You will also feel more motion in the cabin as it is forward (bring motion sickness meds if you are prone to seasickness).

Hmm, I would be surprised if the noise carried 2 floors up, but it would be worthwhile to bring earplugs just in case.

 

Smooth Sailing!  🙂🙂🙂

[Cruiser785]

Deck 5 is great. Air conditioning is working...be thankful!! Enjoy your cruise. 

[SilvertoGold]

Thanks for letting us know.  This is good for the Casino rate N you booked.  Enjoy the cruise, the food, the ship!

[DeeniEncinitas]

6 hours ago, taram said:

Just checked and we've been assigned a room - it's an L category 5008. So, a bit more than the N we expected but nothing too 'fairy' worthy. Happy not to think about it anymore and just get to packing 🙂

Taram,

Have a very merry 🎄 Christmas and don’t 

worry now! If anything bring ear plugs BUT 2 floors up with the stage I really doubt any noise at all! As advised it is always good to bring motion sickness meds. 
You will have a awesome cruise and SANTA CAME THROUGH!

Bon Voyage and Smooth Sailings 

Denise😊

[puppycanducruise]

Have a great cruise!

[Krazy Kruizers]

15 hours ago, taram said:

Just checked and we've been assigned a room - it's an L category 5008. So, a bit more than the N we expected but nothing too 'fairy' worthy. Happy not to think about it anymore and just get to packing 🙂

 

Glad you have your cabin assignment.

[Homosassa]

16 hours ago, ger_77 said:

At least now you know where "home" will be and you can write it on your luggage tags.

 

Hmm, I would be surprised if the noise carried 2 floors up, but it would be worthwhile to bring earplugs just in case.

 

Smooth Sailing!  🙂🙂🙂

You obviously have no idea of the theater set up and the height of the flies.

 

I was in a similar cabin on a higher deck on the Zuiderdam and we could hear the music. 

 

[ger_77]

10 minutes ago, Homosassa said:

You obviously have no idea of the theater set up and the height of the flies.

 

I was in a similar cabin on a higher deck on the Zuiderdam and we could hear the music. 

 

You're absolutely right - I have no idea.  That's why I said I would be surprised if the noise carried up 2 floors.   Ergo, the earplugs.

 

Smooth Sailing!  🙂🙂🙂

[DeeniEncinitas]

Homosassa,

I appreciate your concerns and giving sound advise, but what happened to you with your stateroom above World Stage might not be for them.But I have never been in a stateroom up front so I really don’t know. If I was in that situation and got a response from you I would then start to worry about something I have no control over. It’s Christmas and she is going in a wonderful cruise!

Santa came through

Denise😊

I do appreciate your advise and maybe she can switch her room by calling HAL

[I like vacation]

17 hours ago, Homosassa said:

 Be prepared to clearly hear any music from the stage  as you are above the stage flies.

 

I learned something new today. Thanks. 😀