So I am going on a 4 day cruise on the Edge in November. Final payment is due in a few days. I'm trying to figure out what cabin to choose. Currently I have a Sky Suite 3. I really like the size of the cabin, the early embarkation, and the idea of a less crowded private sunbathing/pool area.
1) I'm reading a bit about how they pack the Retreat FULL of move up offers and wondering if it will be more crowded in the Retreat than on the regular pool deck. My cruise seems less than half sold at the moment and there are currently 57 Sky suites available. I assume they will be filled up by the time of the cruise with everyone bidding up from lower categories? Does anyone have any insight into this?
2) Contemplating getting a Concierge Class cabin at a 1350$ savings. At least I would get the early embarkation and a verandah. I'm seeing most people pay around 200$ per day to move up from CC to SS. Given I have a 4 day cruise, theoretically it should cost me around 800$ to move up. That leaves me 500$ ahead.
3) OR contemplating an Aqua Class cabin at about 800$ less and just using the regular pool deck. I am cruising alone so I dont think Ill be eating at Luminae very much anyway.
4) I'm wondering if the prices drop right after final payment, how low the price will go for a Sky Suite, and how aggravated I will be when that happens, after paying full price 6 months ago.
I appreciate anyone's opinions or thoughts given I am having a hard time making a decision.