Wait list for sold out excursions?

[cookiersmom]

Does Celebrity have a way to wait list for sold out excursions? 

 

Thanks 

Edited July 16, 2023 by cookiersmom
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[keesar]

We had wanted to go on an excursion but it was sold out prior to sailing.  No wait list was available.  When we got on board, we  checked with the Excursion Desk and there were cancellations.  I was told this happens often.  Good luck!

[chemmo]

16 minutes ago, cookiersmom said:

Does Celebrity have a way to wait list for sold out excursions? 

 

Thanks 

Yes they do. I believe in some ports they initially book, for example, two coaches then if there is more interest they can simply add more so there is a good chance your wait list will result in a booking. The trips that are harder to expand often involve boat trips, sea planes, helicopters…where the port has limited availability. On these occasions you literally are waiting for someone else to cancel.

 

We were told when we booked in a suite and were wait listed we would be prioritised if any availability came up. We did get the trip we wanted. Hopefully, someone else can respond if this is actually a suite perk or just something we were told…I simply mentioned this as if it is true then if you are in a suite you have more chance of a cancellation, however, if you are not suite guests may have priority over you…

 

Anyone with factual information if this really is a suite perk?

Edited July 16, 2023 by chemmo

[gfkcruiser]

I contacted Celebrity via message and said they would get back to me in a few days ago.   I have been checking often and the sold out excursion was available.  Check the planner often for cancellations.  

[keesar]

9 minutes ago, chemmo said:

Yes they do. I believe in some ports they initially book, for example, two coaches then if there is more interest they can simply add more so there is a good chance your wait list will result in a booking. The trips that are harder to expand often involve boat trips, sea planes, helicopters…where the port has limited availability. On these occasions you literally are waiting for someone else to cancel.

 

We were told when we booked in a suite and were wait listed we would be prioritised if any availability came up. We did get the trip we wanted. Hopefully, someone else can respond if this is actually a suite perk or just something we were told…I simply mentioned this as if it is true then if you are in a suite you have more chance of a cancellation, however, if you are not suite guests may have priority over you…

 

Anyone with factual information if this really is a suite perk?

Our excursion was with a trip that had a limited number of seats available.  There was no wait list available and no way to prioritize.  As soon as the openings became available, it was booked.