titanraven Posted December 18, 2018 #1 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Hello, We did our first Oceania cruise on the Riviera, 27 Nov - 9 Dec. Very enjoyable. We usually book a Feb birthday cruise and I found a cruise on Riviera Feb 17 - Feb 24 2019. But all categories are "Wait List". I tried to do a booking and pick a cabin category but when I click on the category I would like nothing happens. When I click on the next step, it gives an error message that I have to pick a cabin. But I cannot seem to pick a preferred category. Any suggestions on how to book on a wait list category is appreciated. I searched the forum for wait list and the Oceania website but cannot find an answer. TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retafcruiser Posted December 18, 2018 #2 Share Posted December 18, 2018 You have to call Oceania or a travel agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 18, 2018 #3 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Wait list means there are no available cabins You can go on a list incase one opens up in the Cat you want There are 2 lists one where you pay the deposit & one you do not You may have a better chance with the deposit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted December 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I think it's a DEFINITE that you get a better chance when you pay the deposit right away ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted December 19, 2018 #5 Share Posted December 19, 2018 1 hour ago, titanraven said: Hello, We did our first Oceania cruise on the Riviera, 27 Nov - 9 Dec. Very enjoyable. We usually book a Feb birthday cruise and I found a cruise on Riviera Feb 17 - Feb 24 2019. But all categories are "Wait List". I tried to do a booking and pick a cabin category but when I click on the category I would like nothing happens. When I click on the next step, it gives an error message that I have to pick a cabin. But I cannot seem to pick a preferred category. Any suggestions on how to book on a wait list category is appreciated. I searched the forum for wait list and the Oceania website but cannot find an answer. TR Doesn't help you now but, in the future, recognize that decent cabins (sometimes all in a category) on interesting Oceania itineraries often fill up within weeks of their announcement. BTW, why didn't you try to book onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted December 19, 2018 #6 Share Posted December 19, 2018 As mentioned a good TA can help in this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titanraven Posted December 19, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Thanks for your answers. I need to find a TA since I've always just booked on-line. We've only sailed on NCL and did not realize that the Oceania ships fill up so quickly. I'll keep that in mind. Not sure why we did not book on board, we just never got around to stopping in the office to talk about a cruise. Plus we kidded ourselves that we were going to wait a year until we cruise again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted December 19, 2018 #8 Share Posted December 19, 2018 A good TA is always the answer! You’re under 60 days until sailing and past FIF date. Your TA should quickly be able to tell you if any chance of getting aboard is possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 19, 2018 #9 Share Posted December 19, 2018 not all sailings fill up quickly but you are past final payment and there was sale over Thanksgiving that may have brought more bookings the 7 day cruise is also part of a longer cruise so call Oceania to see if any cabins are open on the cruise you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICT lineman Posted December 19, 2018 #10 Share Posted December 19, 2018 This 14-day sailing departing January 12th has openings. https://www.oceaniacruises.com/Caribbean-cruises/miami-to-miami-RVA190112/?sr=%2Fcruise-finder%2F%23sailDates%3D2019|01%2C2019|02%23destinations%3Dcaribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenMurphy Posted December 19, 2018 #11 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Is it part of a RTW cruise? Pay a (refundable ) deposit to be waitlisted. Keep a look out for when the cruise needs to be paid in full as quite a number of rooms free up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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