When do cabins for four get released to parties of one or two?

[Katems75]

My mom sails May 13 on Harmony.  She's solo but of course booked into a cabin for two on deck seven (ocean view balcony).  She really wants deck eight but also wants to not be across from anyone, not near elevators, on the port side, and have the bed next to the bathroom.  She has all that on deck seven, but most of the rest of us are on eight so we'd like her to join us up a deck if possible.  Right now there are only two cabins on deck eight for 'two' people and one is starboard and the other is across from other cabins.  There are, however, lots of port side cabins on eight for FOUR people (and we all know those cabins have the bed by the bathroom) and many are not across from other cabins.  At what point would it be possible for her to try and switch into one of those rooms?  Is calling the best way to do it?   

[Biker19]

1 hour ago, Katems75 said:

At what point would it be possible for her to try and switch into one of those rooms?

Maybe never and perhaps at a higher price if it does open.

[Ourusualbeach]

1 hour ago, Katems75 said:

My mom sails May 13 on Harmony.  She's solo but of course booked into a cabin for two on deck seven (ocean view balcony).  She really wants deck eight but also wants to not be across from anyone, not near elevators, on the port side, and have the bed next to the bathroom.  She has all that on deck seven, but most of the rest of us are on eight so we'd like her to join us up a deck if possible.  Right now there are only two cabins on deck eight for 'two' people and one is starboard and the other is across from other cabins.  There are, however, lots of port side cabins on eight for FOUR people (and we all know those cabins have the bed by the bathroom) and many are not across from other cabins.  At what point would it be possible for her to try and switch into one of those rooms?  Is calling the best way to do it?   

Many times, especially now as ships are sailing full they never get released

[SNemeth]

A cabin that sleeps 4 is usually a different category than a cabin that sleeps 2 and is a higher price.  If she does move and it is to a different room category she will have to pay the current price on the new room.  Just something to think about.  

[nimbex1970]

As folks have said, this comes with an upcharge. These rooms for four do fill fast.  

[Starry Eyes]

Looking at that sailing, it appears they have not even released the cabins for to be booked by parties of three.  Parties of three are being offered Gty balcony cabins; I would think those quad cabins might be released to parties of three or assigned to triple gty bookings.  

[time4u2go]

Is she OK with paying 4 fares? 

[MeHeartCruising]

I would think the introduction of bidding for an upgrade might mean they would keep these in case they can sell them via the upgrade process. 

[time4u2go]

2 hours ago, Katems75 said:

My mom sails May 13 on Harmony.  She's solo but of course booked into a cabin for two on deck seven (ocean view balcony).  She really wants deck eight but also wants to not be across from anyone, not near elevators, on the port side, and have the bed next to the bathroom.  She has all that on deck seven, but most of the rest of us are on eight so we'd like her to join us up a deck if possible.  Right now there are only two cabins on deck eight for 'two' people and one is starboard and the other is across from other cabins.  There are, however, lots of port side cabins on eight for FOUR people (and we all know those cabins have the bed by the bathroom) and many are not across from other cabins.  At what point would it be possible for her to try and switch into one of those rooms?  Is calling the best way to do it?   

Interesting requirement, not being across from anyone. I don't think I've ever heard that one before.

[LilBlackDress]

It might be easier for you to move to 7 unless you have all the same requirements