harryw Posted November 5, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2013 As I am on a current wait list, can someone share their views on how to determine if the chance of being reached is good or remote? Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted November 5, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Do you care to give us a hint as to which cruise you are on? Are you looking for a specific cabin level or willing to accept anything? One way to monitor availability is to go to the website and "look for a cruise". Just look for the one you want. If you see that all levels are booked or have waiting lists, the odds probably aren't very good. If it's close to the sailing date, the odds probably are not good. If the cruise is a year off, who knows? It's really hard to advise, at least in my opinion. Sometimes a particular cruise sells very quickly but another one with a similar itinerary does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKS Posted November 5, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 5, 2013 It entirely depends on how long away your cruise is scheduled. If it's a year out and the ship isn't fully booked, you will likely make it. If it is a month from sailing it's just a matter of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grmmybtty Posted November 5, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Did you put down a deposit? People who put a deposit are ahead of those who did not make a deposit, so if you really want to go, then call your TA or Oceania and put down a deposit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryw Posted November 5, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I put down a wait list deposit on a European cruise 7 months from now... We 'd like a category C Ocean view, as verandas aren't in our budget range. Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAexNY Posted November 5, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 5, 2013 If you are looking at the O class ships [Marina and Riviera], Cat. C cabins are scarce - only 20 - and often are booked quickly. However, you can expect some people to cancel prior to final payment date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted November 6, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 6, 2013 If the more expensive categories are still open O will attempt to entice those already booked in C's to upsell to verandas and that will open up the C's. Also until final payment you cannot know. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypercafe Posted November 6, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I have seen cabin type listed as sold out so makes me think Oceania only puts the number on the wait list that they feel will clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryw Posted November 6, 2013 Author #9 Share Posted November 6, 2013 My TA said that I'm number 6 on the wait list and thinks that I have a little better than 50-50 chance of being reached. Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suec12 Posted November 6, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 6, 2013 First of all, I was told to be on a wait-list I had to put down a deposit? So I did and soon other offers began to come my way by emails, not for the cruise I had booked on but on somewhat similar itineraries - at first for late season sails (Nov.) but then came one for one next spring that was great. So I "jumped ship" and I am very happy with what was offered me. So my advice is cross your fingers and see what might be offered while you waiting. A note - I booked on the website, hopefully your TA will pass along the offers - you might want to be pro-active and let her know, you are willing to entertain other options, if indeed you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryw Posted November 6, 2013 Author #11 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I'm definitely going to have a second cruise as a Plan B, but also will book cancel-able pre-cruise hotels for the wait list one, if I find a good deal, in case it comes through..there are other enticing alternate cruises, so I'm not really worried... HARRY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted November 6, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I have seen cabin type listed as sold out so makes me think Oceania only puts the number on the wait list that they feel will clear. sorry incorrect.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryw Posted November 7, 2013 Author #13 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I commend Oceania for having the transparency to indicate positions on the wait list. I don't know if other lines have such disclosure... HARRY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepdriver Posted November 17, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Not good. I was wait listed no.8 on a tour and subsequently found out that there were only 11 places available for 600+ passengers. we didn't get the tour. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryw Posted November 17, 2013 Author #15 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Good News! My T.A. contacted me again...I've been reached on the wait list for our cabin choice, so now I'm booked! Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workstocruise Posted November 24, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 24, 2013 We are booked on the 4/5/14 sailing of the Marina to FP. I have a B-4 guarantee. Does anyone know when I might get a cabin assigned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted November 24, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Could be tomorrow or could be when you arrive at the pier. Not to worry though you are definitely guaranteed to be assigned a cabin - just not when that will happen. Part of the GTY experience :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryw Posted November 24, 2013 Author #18 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Last year we didn't find out about our Oceania upgrade from GTY to veranda until boarding and entering the cabin...we were so happy! Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workstocruise Posted November 25, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Thank you. I will just wait patiently and hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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