Mandygal Posted May 30, 2007 #1 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Good Evening, I was just checking the price of my September 29 Liberty Cruise to see if it had decreased. I happened to notice that all of the balcony rooms are sold out. Isn't it unusual for the balconies to sell out this early? I don't even have a balcony booked. I am just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chigirlcruzin Posted May 30, 2007 #2 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Sold out on the 9/15 cruise too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted May 30, 2007 #3 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Just shows that some cruise dates are extremely popular, either because of timing of vacations, pricing, or both. There are no balcony cabins available on the November 17, 2008 Carnival Splendor sailing. They were gone eighteen months in advance, and the darn ship ain't even built yet! All due to timing and great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Posted May 30, 2007 #4 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Just shows that some cruise dates are extremely popular, either because of timing of vacations, pricing, or both.There are no balcony cabins available on the November 17, 2008 Carnival Splendor sailing. They were gone eighteen months in advance, and the darn ship ain't even built yet! All due to timing and great price. As a matter of fact, there are no ocean view cabins left on that sailing either...only interior cabins, 5A and down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdmiralJohnson Posted May 30, 2007 #5 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Just depends, some don't sell very fast, others go like hotcakes, it could also be that a large group has blocked and intends to use a bunch of cabins... or a medium to large charter, sometimes they don't book the whole ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandygal Posted May 31, 2007 Author #6 Share Posted May 31, 2007 You all make perfect sense! I think I am just surprised because I was thinking this would be a slow time to sail. It seems like it would be a quiet month with all of the kiddies getting back to school and all. I hope a large group hasn't chartered most of the ship! That wouldn't be too much fun not to be in the "in crowd." ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scejas Posted May 31, 2007 #7 Share Posted May 31, 2007 There are some issues booking the Splendor via carnival.com -- i called their 1-800 number today because it kept saying the balconies were sold out on a different sailing date and they were not .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted May 31, 2007 #8 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Isn't it unusual for the balconies to sell out this early? The Splendor Balconies will be sold out soon and that ship isn't fully built yet. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolone Posted May 31, 2007 #9 Share Posted May 31, 2007 The Valor Nov 11 balcony cabins are also sold out as I was checking for a price decrease .Myfamily and I booked two back in feb. And it's six months away. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcs819 Posted May 31, 2007 #10 Share Posted May 31, 2007 It seems like it would be a quiet month with all of the kiddies getting back to school and all. that's why some of us pick it! We never have to complain about kids on our cruises because we purposely plan our vacations this way... Obviously we're not alone ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieastrosfan Posted May 31, 2007 #11 Share Posted May 31, 2007 The Liberty appears to be a popular ship, which doesn't surprise me with its great itineraries. The balconies on our 10/13 cruise have been sold out for a few months now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakitty Posted May 31, 2007 #12 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Balconies are sold out for the 2/2/08 sailing already!! Now that's early. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwaittogo0114 Posted May 31, 2007 #13 Share Posted May 31, 2007 i booked the freedom 02/02/08 and the balconies are sold out 9 mnths in advance... i am on a waiting list, we'll see how that goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibrarianCruiser Posted May 31, 2007 #14 Share Posted May 31, 2007 The Valor Nov 11 balcony cabins are also sold out as I was checking for a price decrease .Myfamily and I booked two back in feb. And it's six months away. :D I'm on the Valor Nov. 11th, too! I have a Balcony Guarantee, so they had better have saved one for me. (Unless they want to upgrade me to a suite...!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepeach Posted June 2, 2007 #15 Share Posted June 2, 2007 You all make perfect sense! I think I am just surprised because I was thinking this would be a slow time to sail. It seems like it would be a quiet month with all of the kiddies getting back to school and all. I hope a large group hasn't chartered most of the ship! That wouldn't be too much fun not to be in the "in crowd." ;) We are booked on the September 29 cruise. Carnival offered deep discounts on this cruise last Fall and earlier this year. We booked on 11/14, $760 BA, Category 8A. Two days later there was a sale, and our TA was able to get us $660 BA and a 3 category upgrade to 8D on the Lido deck. I think that's why all of the BA and ocean views are gone. It was too good of a deal to pass up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted June 2, 2007 #16 Share Posted June 2, 2007 that's why some of us pick it! We never have to complain about kids on our cruises because we purposely plan our vacations this way... Obviously we're not alone ;) HI Bernie, I'm finally in your shoes and don't have to book in the summer anymore. Have one booked for September and booked the Caribbean Princess today for February. Doing both for the same price we used to pay for one. Balconies are sold out for the 2/2/08 sailing already!! Now that's early.__________________ kitty people want to watch the Super Bowl on the big screen on deck. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glama Posted June 2, 2007 #17 Share Posted June 2, 2007 10/27 Liberty is sold out of balcony doubles, as well. This may change after final payment date. There may be several TA's holding group space which will be released after final payment date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcs819 Posted June 6, 2007 #18 Share Posted June 6, 2007 HI Bernie, Hey, Bill - How are you? We've gotten addicted to the September cruises. Prices are cheap because of hurricane season and kids are back in school. Hope you and the fam are well :) Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picklebongo Posted June 6, 2007 #19 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Somebody mentioned that a ship was sold out and it hasn't even been built. I've often wondered about statistics in regards to whether most new ships actually make their first sailing. It seems as if I read about ships that don't and folks get free cruises or heavy discounts. Do you think this motivates people to book these type cruises in hopes of this happening or statistically is it not significant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdmiralJohnson Posted June 6, 2007 #20 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Somebody mentioned that a ship was sold out and it hasn't even been built. I've often wondered about statistics in regards to whether most new ships actually make their first sailing. It seems as if I read about ships that don't and folks get free cruises or heavy discounts. Do you think this motivates people to book these type cruises in hopes of this happening or statistically is it not significant? A. Are you on some type of medication that is impairing your ability to be coherent??? B. Stop wondering! C. This has nothing to do with this thread, does not address, respond, dispute, provide any value to the creator of this thread. OP, you have gotten your answer - it just depends. Wait till final payment before you really know what is sold and what is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offcourse2 Posted June 6, 2007 #21 Share Posted June 6, 2007 :eek: WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoinCruisin Posted June 6, 2007 #22 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Somebody mentioned that a ship was sold out and it hasn't even been built. I've often wondered about statistics in regards to whether most new ships actually make their first sailing. It seems as if I read about ships that don't and folks get free cruises or heavy discounts. Do you think this motivates people to book these type cruises in hopes of this happening or statistically is it not significant? I don't remember hearing about a ship that hasn't been ready in time for the first sailing... so I don't know what to tell you there... perhaps many years ago that may have been the case? I really think that people are more into booking the maiden voyage, than gambling that the ship really won't be ready... I seriously doubt that scenario crosses many minds when booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted June 6, 2007 #23 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I don't remember hearing about a ship that hasn't been ready in time for the first sailing... so I don't know what to tell you there... perhaps many years ago that may have been the case? I really think that people are more into booking the maiden voyage, than gambling that the ship really won't be ready... I seriously doubt that scenario crosses many minds when booking. Some people book them hoping they won't be ready. In the past people have gotten very nice compensation. This was on Princess. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picklebongo Posted June 6, 2007 #24 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Admiral I can't tell you how many postings I read that are off topic. In virtually every thread they sometimes go on and on. People discussing where they are from, making remarks about things off color and the list goes on. I make a posting and you go off the deep end. Go figure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picklebongo Posted June 6, 2007 #25 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Admiral, furthermore the comment about being on medication and impairing my ability to be coherent...well that might have gotten a rise out of some folks, but no matter what you are anybody throw in my direction, I NEVER respond in kind with meanspirited words, that's just not my style. So you can hurl your abuse and I will just let it splatter all over me, but I won't do the same to you. See, even when I don't start a thread and just ask a question in relationship to another posting it causes a bashing. Have you noticed the number of postings that are off topic in many threads? Granted this would be great if everybody adhered to the rule, but don't beat me up and make that type of posting just for me. If you notice, the vast majority of my posting on right on point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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