fpcruiser Posted September 18, 2007 #1 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I was wondering how you find cruises with stateroom guarantees? I have never run across a sailing with one available. They always say n/a. Is there a trick, do you have to call RCL, is it only certain ships? I just did a search for next June- Sept. and checked about 20 different cruises and didn't see any. Can someone help me figure out where to look for guarantees? Thanks all for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSCruiser Posted September 18, 2007 #2 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I don't think there is any logical way to find GTY cabins, its just a decision made by RC when they need to move a certain type. For example, I had an inside reserved on the Brilliance TA (Dec.2). About two weeks ago RC opened up a balcony GTY (which could be D1, E1, E2, E3) for less money than the cheapest inside. They also put on an E3 GTY, but for more money - which makes no sense. So, I changed to the GTY, paid for the rest of the cruise, and within 2 days I got an assignment for a nice E1! Long story short, just keep watching cruises where it appears cabins are not moving - any price decrease is a good sign. Sooner or later a GTY may show up - sometimes with little logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted September 18, 2007 #3 Share Posted September 18, 2007 It varies by ship and sailing, also by the number of people booked in a cabin. I've never seen one for a solo traveler, and you'll rarely see one for more than 2 people in a cabin. Usually they are only available a few months out. BUT, for my Rhapsody cruise next May, they are offering both a JS Guarantee and a GS Guarantee. I've seen guarantees more frequently on the shorter cruises as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted September 18, 2007 #4 Share Posted September 18, 2007 When I was booking Voyager, the Qs were down to 3, then 0, then they put up the inside guarantees. Might have something I think to do with when the lower category in that group sells out. Once in a while another Q will be released, and then you can pick that Q cabin or the guarantee. On the Sovereign, when the I cabins, the lowest OVs sold out, then they started the OV guarantees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2bcr Posted September 19, 2007 #5 Share Posted September 19, 2007 , they are offering both a JS Guarantee and a GS Guarantee. . I'm guessing a JS is a Junior Suite Guarantee, but what is a GS guarantee? THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanineM Posted September 19, 2007 #6 Share Posted September 19, 2007 We have twice booked a balcony guarantee, and both times we booked through a large on-line cruise agency. The first time we wound up with an aft balcony, the last time we were marginally upgraded. So perhaps the secret is looking at agencies other than RCCI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTravelin Posted September 19, 2007 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2007 A GS guarantee would be a guarantee for a GS or above (GS, OS, RS). They may be added if guests have GSs on hold and are not expected to book. This would give RCI a chance at selling the GS or an OS, for example, at a lower price than the people who already bought the OS for. So, there is a good chance that a GS guarantee may just get upgraded to an OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted September 19, 2007 #8 Share Posted September 19, 2007 We usually book our next cruise on board. I wonder if any guarantees are ever offered for on board booking. We have never been offered one for on board booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted September 19, 2007 #9 Share Posted September 19, 2007 So, there is a good chance that a GS guarantee may just get upgraded to an OS. Yep. That's exactly what just happened to us - today!!:D :D Some friends that are cruising with me are currently on a waitlist for a GS for our cruise - they can't get a GS guarantee because they have 3 people, and the guarantees are only for 2 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4bythebeach Posted September 19, 2007 #10 Share Posted September 19, 2007 We have booked 2 cruises as GTY and have been pleasantly surprised to be upgraded in our category. But the flip side is, you may get the worst location on the ship by booking a GTY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted September 19, 2007 #11 Share Posted September 19, 2007 We have booked 2 cruises as GTY and have been pleasantly surprised to be upgraded in our category. But the flip side is, you may get the worst location on the ship by booking a GTY. We got the worst....lowest level, almost in the aft. well not the worst, but close. worst of any on our roll call who all booked guarantees. Iv heard RCI is not generous with their upgrades. Dont count on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted September 19, 2007 #12 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I was wondering how you find cruises with stateroom guarantees? I have never run across a sailing with one available. They always say n/a. Is there a trick, do you have to call RCL, is it only certain ships? I just did a search for next June- Sept. and checked about 20 different cruises and didn't see any. Can someone help me figure out where to look for guarantees? Thanks all for your help. You may be searching too far out. I think guarantees tend to pop up closer to the sailing date. Try searching for cruises 1-3 months away and I bet you find some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpcruiser Posted September 19, 2007 Author #13 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Thanks everyone for your info. I have friends who were upgraded from guarantees all 3 times they booked a guarantee. Their other cruises they booked a particular cabin. They always book through a local TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted September 19, 2007 #14 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I wouldn't book a guarantee expecting an upgrade. I received an upgrade for my cruise next May, but previous times I booked guarantees I received no upgrade. In fact the last time I booked a guarantee, I ended up with a cabin that I would never recommend anyone booking (unless it was the only cabin left on the ship:p). If you book a guarantee, you've got to be willing to accept the worst cabin in that category - or any higher category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Island Lady Posted September 27, 2007 #15 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Is there still a "trick" to finding out what your Guarantee assignment is? We just booked (this week) for a cruise on the Grandeur leaving Sunday. We booked the Guarantee Q, because that was the only category available for an Inside stateroom. The only way we could go on this cruise, was to save and go with an Inside. :o I am not expecting anything other than an Inside stateroom, but would just like to know where it is located. It would be nice if we were not on Deck 2 all the way forward - sandwiched between 4 other staterooms, but knowing our luck..... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted September 27, 2007 #16 Share Posted September 27, 2007 If your stateroom has been assigned it will show up on your reservation on www.rccl.com Just log into your reservation and if a room has been assigned it will be there. Otherwise you'll find out at the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Island Lady Posted September 27, 2007 #17 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Still says Inside Guarantee ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted September 27, 2007 #18 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I booked a GTY on Monarch about 2 months out and was assigned a room practically the next day. I guess, with anything to do with the guarantee fairy, it just depends .... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Island Lady Posted September 27, 2007 #19 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I remember when my daughter and her 3 friends booked an Interior Guarantee about two months out and they were also assigned a stateroom within the day! It was still an Interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted September 27, 2007 #20 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Still says Inside Guarantee ! Maybe that means you're getting an upgrade.;) Oh well, you'll find out in a few days anyways.:p It took about 2 weeks for me to get assigned to my guarantee stateroom this time - and I did end up getting a nice upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisePRN Posted September 27, 2007 #21 Share Posted September 27, 2007 June thru Sept is prime time and the ships fill up so they don't need incentives like a GTY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Island Lady Posted September 27, 2007 #22 Share Posted September 27, 2007 June thru Sept is prime time and the ships fill up so they don't need incentives like a GTY :confused:What do you mean? Who are you directing your comment to?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted September 27, 2007 #23 Share Posted September 27, 2007 :confused:What do you mean? Who are you directing your comment to?:confused: The OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Island Lady Posted September 27, 2007 #24 Share Posted September 27, 2007 The OP. Duh! :o I am so brain dead that I can barely think. Today when I was checking out of Wal Mart, I got ready to slide my ATM card in the machines' slot, when I noticed the screen had a transaction in progress, so I said to the cashier "the last customers transaction is still on the machine." She looked at me like I had grown horns and then I realized that the charges showing were from MY purchases. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisePRN Posted September 27, 2007 #25 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Thanks Wrona :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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