upgrade so close to sail date of 10-1

[WASUP]

we are sailing on the SPirit on 10-1, we upgraded for 100 each to a outside(picture window) from an inside. I then called TA and asked about a balcony, as a surprise for hubby....he said nothing left as far as balconies. My question is, should I try NCL directly?? Is it simply too late and they might not have any balconies, unless someone canceled. Can I say that we are interested and be placed on a wait list? Is there such a thing as standby on a cruise ship????

Thanks for her help

[bruisersgrandma]

I talked to NCL the other day and they said all they had left were II & C categories.

[insidecabin]

I think there is some cabin shuffling going on because I tried to book (in the Uk) last tues(7) told it was full; Thurs(9) cabins were available but booked the Sun GTY inside instead got outside low deck.
Even now both ships are showing up on some systems in the UK.