elliair Posted December 13, 2016 #26 Share Posted December 13, 2016 That is not very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I agree, the OP could have said "wait for someone to die.":eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofy559 Posted December 13, 2016 #27 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Due to family issues trying to plan a cruise for over the holidays this year has been a full time job. I finally saw a flicker at the end of this tunnel and called today to book the Regal on 12/29. I am supposedly #16 on the waitlist for the first available inside or balcony cabin. Should I immediately defect to a HAL (which I've never sailed on) on 12/31 or try and wait it out, hoping for a massive flu outbreak somewhere?? Have you considered the Royal sailing leaving the 30th? It still has space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyro1952 Posted December 13, 2016 Author #28 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Have you considered the Royal sailing leaving the 30th? It still has space. Sold out according to web site :(:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofy559 Posted December 13, 2016 #29 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Sold out according to web site :(:( That is so bizarre...I looked right before I posted at there was space...now sold out. If there's just 2 of you, you could join us on the Caribbean Princess leaving on the 30th..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyro1952 Posted December 14, 2016 Author #30 Share Posted December 14, 2016 If you waitlist, don't just sit back and "wait" for the system to magically work itself out and hopefully clear you. Get on the waitlist AND check inventory a couple times a day. The only time I was on a waitlist w/Princess, I continually checked inventory. When I saw a stateroom become available on line, I grabbed it on a 24 hour hold, then called Princess. Although there were people ahead of me on the waitlist, they said they were obligated to give the room to me since I had physically reserved it in my name, etc. So that experience pretty much confirmed to me that when someone cancels a room, it goes back into general inventory regardless if there are people on a waitlist. Good luck and be proactive! ;) BEAV, I did exactly what you said and checking website every couple of hours. A few minutes ago I got a cabin, booked it via website, and called and cancelled waitlist. So glad I checked................. Thanks!! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 14, 2016 #31 Share Posted December 14, 2016 BEAV, I did exactly what you said and checking website every couple of hours. A few minutes ago I got a cabin, booked it via website, and called and cancelled waitlist. So glad I checked................. Thanks!! :D:D Thats great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted December 14, 2016 #32 Share Posted December 14, 2016 BEAV, I did exactly what you said and checking website every couple of hours. A few minutes ago I got a cabin, booked it via website, and called and cancelled waitlist. So glad I checked................. Thanks!! :D:D Fantastic! Glad that worked out for you -- have a great holiday sailing! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofy559 Posted December 14, 2016 #33 Share Posted December 14, 2016 BEAV, I did exactly what you said and checking website every couple of hours. A few minutes ago I got a cabin, booked it via website, and called and cancelled waitlist. So glad I checked................. Thanks!! :D:D Well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted December 14, 2016 #34 Share Posted December 14, 2016 BEAV, I did exactly what you said and checking website every couple of hours. A few minutes ago I got a cabin, booked it via website, and called and cancelled waitlist. So glad I checked................. Thanks!! :D:D Thanks for coming back and letting us know. Lots of people out there in cyberland pulling for you! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyro1952 Posted December 15, 2016 Author #35 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Fantastic! Glad that worked out for you -- have a great holiday sailing! ;) Thanks so much for your help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyro1952 Posted December 15, 2016 Author #36 Share Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) Thanks for coming back and letting us know.Lots of people out there in cyberland pulling for you! :D Thanks, it's just been really hard for me the past couple of months. I had to put my Mom in a nursing home today. I've been trying to care for her at home but it's gotten beyond what I can handle. That's why this cruise is so important, just to get away and re-group so I can do what I need to do for her going forward. Edited December 15, 2016 by spyro1952 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msg74 Posted December 15, 2016 #37 Share Posted December 15, 2016 BEAV, I did exactly what you said and checking website every couple of hours. A few minutes ago I got a cabin, booked it via website, and called and cancelled waitlist. So glad I checked................. Thanks!! :D:D Congrats and have a GREAT TRIP!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted December 15, 2016 #38 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Congrats and good luck re-grouping! The one time I was waitlisted, I found the cabin myself also. So much for Princess's process. Enjoy your cruise. BTW - HAL isn't as bad as people make it sound. I liked my HAL trip. I encourage you to try them in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted December 15, 2016 #39 Share Posted December 15, 2016 BEAV, I did exactly what you said and checking website every couple of hours. A few minutes ago I got a cabin, booked it via website, and called and cancelled waitlist. So glad I checked................. Thanks!! :D:D So glad everything worked out for you. Enjoy your much needed vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted December 15, 2016 #40 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Thanks, it's just been really hard for me the past couple of months. I had to put my Mom in a nursing home today. I've been trying to care for her at home but it's gotten beyond what I can handle.That's why this cruise is so important, just to get away and re-group so I can do what I need to do for her going forward. You definitely need this then. It's such an emotional time and so hard not to feel guilty no matter what the circumstances are. Bon voyage and have a terrific time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisequeen4ever Posted December 15, 2016 #41 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Woohoo; have a blast! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted December 15, 2016 #42 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Thanks, it's just been really hard for me the past couple of months. I had to put my Mom in a nursing home today. I've been trying to care for her at home but it's gotten beyond what I can handle.That's why this cruise is so important, just to get away and re-group so I can do what I need to do for her going forward. Glad it worked out for you. You deserve the time away and I hope you have a wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyro1952 Posted December 15, 2016 Author #43 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Thanks everyone. Have a great holiday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grego Posted December 15, 2016 #44 Share Posted December 15, 2016 BEAV, I did exactly what you said and checking website every couple of hours. A few minutes ago I got a cabin, booked it via website, and called and cancelled waitlist. So glad I checked................. Thanks!! :D:D Good for you. You had a good support and cheerleader group wishing the best. It's good to live 50 miles away from PE. We are just a little farther north in Port St Lucie and are on the Caribbean Princess December 30th voyage. Have a great voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nashna Posted December 15, 2016 #45 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Obviously, it was meant to be... Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted December 15, 2016 #46 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Thanks everyone. Have a great holiday!! Glad it worked out for you. I kind of figured it would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyro1952 Posted December 15, 2016 Author #47 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Glad it worked out for you. I kind of figured it would. Thanks so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyro1952 Posted December 15, 2016 Author #48 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Obviously, it was meant to be... Enjoy! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted December 16, 2016 #49 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Such great news! So happy to hear you got your much needed cruise. Relax, regroup and have a blast!! Happy holidays!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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