Any tips on how to get on a fully booked cruise?

[Craftyninja]

Our friends are already booked on a cruise, and we decided at the last minute that we want to join them. Of course, while we were trying to decide, the last few cabins got booked. We got on the wait list and have been told to keep checking to see if there are any cancellations, but are there any other tips? Has anyone here successfully gotten on a full cruise?

[twitzgall]

Go to the port on debarkation day and hold up a sign that says "Will cruise in your place for free!" :)

 

Good luck to you...I'm sure you'll get on if you keep checking as there are often last min cancellations especially on the few days leading up to the cruise. Also, keep calling as often the website isn't updated if there's just one opening.

[Micahs Grandad]

Keep checking and calling.

 

If using a TA have them do the same.

[G&TQ]

How far out is the cruise? Have you checked some of the big TA to see if they have booked but not sold a cabin?

 

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[Retired_to_Cruise]

Our friends are already booked on a cruise, and we decided at the last minute that we want to join them. Of course, while we were trying to decide, the last few cabins got booked. We got on the wait list and have been told to keep checking to see if there are any cancellations, but are there any other tips? Has anyone here successfully gotten on a full cruise?

 

A week or two prior to the cruise, the TAs may return some of the cabins that they have not been able to sell. Would require that you can be ready at the last minute, and be willing to pay the going rate for the type of cabin you want. As we all know, prices go up as the ship gets filled up. If you have a PVP or some connection at Carnival, you might be able to get info on any TAs that have bought blocks of cabins and get in touch with them. Or try some travel sites that have ocity options.

Edited November 16, 2017 by Retired_to_Cruise

[Moviela]

:ship:You could also apply for a job.

[riclop]

Our friends are already booked on a cruise, and we decided at the last minute that we want to join them. Of course, while we were trying to decide, the last few cabins got booked. We got on the wait list and have been told to keep checking to see if there are any cancellations, but are there any other tips? Has anyone here successfully gotten on a full cruise?

Decide earlier next time.

[robinmlewis10]

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[lcpagejr]

Decide earlier next time.

 

Wow... Didn't sound like they were waiting to long since they said it was last minute!!

[DGNewton]

Call direct and keep calling....someone will likely cancel at the last minute, but others may be in queue too.

We booked Thanksgiving week and lurs friends booked late and were finally assigned a room yesterday for the 11/18 sailing.

Good Luck!

We hope you make it on board.

 

 

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[Butterbean1000]

Try a travel agent. We booked a cabin a few months ago. My BIL decided they want to go. The website shows everything on our deck sold out. They contacted our TA and they were able to get them a cabin right next to ours.

 

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[tea4ular]

There's a website that shows the true availability of cabins - use your best sleuthing skills to go there and see if there are actual unbooked cabins (there may be some held by online travel companies that won't release until final payment date) - if you see an unbooked cabin(s) I would call Carnival, and ask for a supervisor, and tell them the specific cabin# you see available. Sea Scanner - I know more than one person who has done this. Good luck and let us know how it went.

[Craftyninja]

We got a cabin! I called a few times, and the ship was still full. I didn't bother to check the website because I was on the wait list and figured they would call before posting openings on the website. Then, late yesterday afternoon, I checked the website just in case, and there were three cabins listed! Just goes to show you not to rely on the wait list and to keep checking.

[Micahs Grandad]

We got a cabin! I called a few times, and the ship was still full. I didn't bother to check the website because I was on the wait list and figured they would call before posting openings on the website. Then, late yesterday afternoon, I checked the website just in case, and there were three cabins listed! Just goes to show you not to rely on the wait list and to keep checking.

 

Good for you:)

[DGNewton]

Sweet!!! Happy for you and your family!!! Good prevails again!

 

 

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