mc53 Posted December 7, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Has any one had their room assigned when they have boarded the ship? I am looking at a South Pacific cruise on Celebrity solstice and they are offering a guaranteed veranda stateroom at a cheaper price which will be assigned to you on boarding I have previously been on this ship before in veranda room with partially obstructed view on deck 6. (we looked down on to tender boats) and it didn't really bother us I thought it was a lovely ship. I thought maybe we would be assigned the lowest deck with Veranda rooms,and we really don't car if it is at the back of the ship. I don't think we could go wrong would be interested to know if any one else has been assigned rooms this way.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colocop004 Posted December 7, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Never heard of this, but we would jump on that if the price was good enough! We love all the Solstice Class ships! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 7, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Yep, at one time it seemed to be almost standard practice to assign the guarantees at the dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted December 7, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Through the years we have done guarantee cabins three times, and always had the cabin assigned relatively quickly. We never had them assigned at the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted December 7, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 7, 2017 For our Eclipse cruise we book inside, the cabin assignment was 11. 3 months later we upgrade to Veranda GTY because of price drops here the cabin assignment was 2C days after the upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted December 7, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Generally now if Celebrity is offering GTY before or right around final payment they assign the cabin generally within a couple of weeks. Of course they have the option of not assigning until the day of sailing but generally they use GTY to fill areas which are not selling well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted December 7, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Through the years we have done guarantee cabins three times, and always had the cabin assigned relatively quickly. We never had them assigned at the pier. This has been my experience, within hours to 48 hours. Also, I've even had a hold guarantee assigned while still on hold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickT Posted December 7, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 7, 2017 To answer your first question, no, I've never had a cabin assigned on the day of departure. Like others have said I've had them assigned within a couple days of booking and once/twice about 30 days from sailing. As far as booking a guarantee, it can be a great deal as long as you are not picky about the particular cabin or location you should be OK. When booking a guarantee I think of the worst cabin I've ever had, imagine a worse one and if I'm OK with that will book a guarantee. I've been assigned a 2D, a 2C and the best was a 2B. You often read on this forum about someone who was not happy with what they were assigned, no sympathy for them as they knew what they were signing up for and decide to complain afterwards. Good luck, your cruise is on my list... just need to find the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty in Cozumel Posted December 7, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I booked a guarantee and had my cabin assigned right after the final payment. I guess you need it before you print out your luggage tags to tell them where to go. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1cruiselvr Posted December 7, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Where did you get the information that your cabin wouldn't be assigned until the day of sailing? I think maybe there's been a misunderstanding as GTY booking is as described by others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johhnnyt Posted December 7, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Through the years we have done guarantee cabins three times, and always had the cabin assigned relatively quickly. We never had them assigned at the pier. Agree, I think the OP might have misunderstood as Celebrity always assigns cabins beforehand for Guarantee Cabins. Sometimes only a week in advance but always in advance PS Never had a bad deal on GTY, I think I have done 10 of them from X to XC to W and all were an excellent buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty in Cozumel Posted December 7, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 7, 2017 My TA papers said this below but I got it assigned way before I checked in. You have booked a guarantee cabin. You will receive your cabin assignment when you check in for your cruise, and your cabin may be located on any deck of the ship. Below is the description of your guarantee cabin(s): TBD - Inside Stateroom - guarantee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc53 Posted December 8, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted December 8, 2017 This cruise is from Australia so maybe the room assignments could be done differently. I am thinking if the worst comes to the worst I will get deck 6 with a partially obstructed view. I think I would prefer that to an interior room or ocean view . thank you for your responses, I think I will go for the special, I have only been on 3 cruises but this is my favourite ship, so it may not be the best room but I am sure I will still enjoy it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted December 8, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 8, 2017 It can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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