bluesea4me Posted April 12, 2011 #1 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I asked this in a conversation on another thread but didn't get an answer. We are booked privately for our excursions for the most part. We've been booked since January or so. Do you reconfirm as you near your dates or no?? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 12, 2011 #2 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Not much info- where, with whom? But you can certainly checkin with them a week or so in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralynn Posted April 13, 2011 #3 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I do if they were booked 3 months or more in advance. I just send them an email to touch base. It's probably not neccessary, but it makes me feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea4me Posted April 13, 2011 Author #4 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I decided to do just that. I sent an email reconfirming. Really it was so I could put my mind at ease. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notentirelynormal Posted April 13, 2011 #5 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I always reconfirm about a week before the cruise. Makes me feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted April 13, 2011 #6 Share Posted April 13, 2011 On top of reconfirming this be sure to have a contact telephone number just in case you get out there and no one is there to meet you at the appointed time. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted April 13, 2011 #7 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I re-confirm everything.....no matter if it's cruise-related, or not!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipmaster Posted April 13, 2011 #8 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I always confirm with email about a month ahead of time and if it makes sense a phone call. For most of my privates the vendors understood the customer service and responded quickly and gave us the good feeling we wouldn't be left high and dry at the dock. I asked this in a conversation on another thread but didn't get an answer. We are booked privately for our excursions for the most part. We've been booked since January or so. Do you reconfirm as you near your dates or no?? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navychop3 Posted April 13, 2011 #9 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I won't book too much in advance. We are sked for an end of Nov cruise, and Princess just changed the itinerary. We had almost booked a private excursion, and now we won't even be going to that island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayenu Posted April 13, 2011 #10 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I would re-confirm, and also hotels if you stay pre-post cruise. I also regularly check cruise and airline websites for changes and alerts. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notentirelynormal Posted April 13, 2011 #11 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I won't book too much in advance. We are sked for an end of Nov cruise, and Princess just changed the itinerary. We had almost booked a private excursion, and now we won't even be going to that island. If you wait too long you might not get the guide that you want. I book as soon as I can. You just need to verify the cancellation policy. Most reputable guides will not charge you in advance or if your ship doesn't stop. I've only had one that charged in advance and they came highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navychop3 Posted April 13, 2011 #12 Share Posted April 13, 2011 If you wait too long you might not get the guide that you want. I book as soon as I can. You just need to verify the cancellation policy. Most reputable guides will not charge you in advance or if your ship doesn't stop. I've only had one that charged in advance and they came highly recommended. Thank you. But in my case, I wouldn't know one guide from another, as for these islands it'll be our first time there. But I'd hate to have "the one" tour/excursion we want sold out on us, so I'll follow your advice and check canx policies. I wonder how early these guys generally let you book? I'd guess at about as early as the cruise lines let you book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea4me Posted April 13, 2011 Author #13 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I received emails back reconfirming from the operators today....all is good and I feel SO MUCH better!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted April 14, 2011 #14 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Just be carful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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