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15 minutes ago, cruisestitch said:

You have to ask yourself if you would be satisfied with the least desirable stateroom in that category, obstructed view, less desirable location, etc.  if yes, then it’s a good deal.

True, however the weather in April will still be quite chilly for making use of a balcony.  We have sailed 6 times with Celebrity and typically have a window or balcony.  I don't remember the price being significantly higher to choose your room as it currently is.  

Thank you for responding.  

Hi,

We are looking to book a Transatlantic cruise departing April 17th out of Tampa.  Question is the price difference is over 1k to select your own cabin compared to a guaranteed cabin.  The price is significantly higher, so naturally I'm curious if anyone has booked with the guaranteed cabin and been pleased?   I would not be questioning the decision if it was only a few hundred... but I'm looking at an additional $1100.  

Thanks 

What worked for us was to include one parent on the 2nd room reservation. Then once you board switch rooms.  

Yes, we booked last minute, paid $800 ea. ocean view, for 14 days!  
We had no benefits. however we don’t care.