weswinfree

Thanks everyone for all the advice.

Here is the deal.... I finally got a hold of someone who could give me some answers. Yes, there were still several rooms left but they said that they had so many family bookings (where there were 3 or 4 people in a room) that they did not have the life boats to accommodate all the people. Understandable due to the time of year. So they are going to be sailing with empty rooms.

While I wish we were able to get on the cruise, it is nice to finally have an answer. I completely understand their reasoning.

Thanks again everyone!

Ahhh! It's funny I did a quick search and NCL doesn't show anything but some of the other travel sites do - can't name names on here. :)

Thanks for looking! I'll keep checking around. Haven't found any travel agents who still have it available.

Why didn't you just book over the phone when you called?

They said that it is showing on their end that everything was sold out too. One agent then called over to inventory (which is the department that works on assigning actual rooms when you book under a guarantee or bid for an upgrade) and they said they anticipate having some inventory left. They all said it could be posted as early as late this afternoon. But I did see if there was a back door way they could get me booked now and they said no.

The agents have been really helpful but I am pretty uneasy and will be until we get booked and get a confirmation email. ;p

Just go use an online TA of national recognition. I just mocked booked a cabin on the Escape for this weekend.

How far through the booking process did it let you go? I can click on the trip but when it takes you to the screen where you select a room it says everything is sold out.

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3. Board rules don't allow recommendations of travel agents.

 

 

I wouldn't wait but instead I would call NCL directly since it is so close. Oh, and welcome to the forum.

Ohh... I didn't realize that was aboard rule about travel agents. Sorry!! I wouldn't have asked.

Thanks!

Last night I checked and NCL had numerous rooms left for the Escape this Saturday (not just guarantees but actual rooms). Because of work issues, we had to wait until today to book. This morning I looked and it shows that there are rooms available but when you click on the room it changes to sold out. Not sure why. If there were rooms left last late night, not sure why there are not any left today. I called and they said they sometimes pull the inventory off to start assigning the guarantee rooms and then they will put the inventory back up.

So my questions are:

1. Has anyone seen this before and do they typically put the inventory back up?

2. When they put it back up, do they still offer the free at sea promotions?

3. Does anyone know of a travel agent who may have a block reserved on this cruise that we might be able to contact?

Thanks!